The development signals a growing move by Britain’s financial watchdog to scrutinize audits conducted by the Big Four accounting firms. Following a collapse of travel giant Thomas Cook, Britain’s Financial Reporting Council has begun an investigation into the travel company’s… Read More ›
Big Four
UK Lawmakers call for breaking up KPMG, EY, PwC and Deloitte
Calls for breaking up the big four accounting firms are on the rise following audit failures at Carillion and retailer BHS. In a first such intervention, with the role played by accounting firm KPMG in the collapse of construction company… Read More ›
Construction industry booming in UK cities: Deloitte’s real Estate Crane Survey
The results of Deloitte’s real Estate Crane Survey is surprising given the uncertainties surrounding Brexit. On Tuesday, in a report accounting firm Deloitte disclosed, construction activities in four regional cities in Britain have touched a record high despite the uncertainty… Read More ›
Financial Reporting Council (FRC) accepts tougher measures against poor financial reporting by the Big Four audit firms
Although the measures adopted by the FRC are strong, in comparison to penalties imposed by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority they are still small. On Monday, in a significant development, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) disclosed that it has accepted the… Read More ›