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KPMG’s US CEO won’t seek a second term
Multiple sources in the US are claiming that Lynne Doughtie, Chair and CEO of KPMG US and a member of KPMG’s Global Board and Executive Committee.... read more
Australia’s Rural Funds Group takes on short seller with EY report
An independent investigation by EY into claims made by activist short seller Bonitas Research about Rural Funds Group has found them to be.... read more
Deutsche Bank pays out $16m to settle FCPA charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed on 22 August that Deutsche Bank AG will pay more than $16 million to settle charges that it.... read more
Grant Thornton appoints new Managing Partner for Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant Thornton LLP has appointment of Roger Cooper , CPA, CA, FEA, as Managing Partner for Newfoundland and Labrador. He will lead a team of 90.... read more
EY Australia strengthens financial services legal team
Ernst & Young Australia (EY) has appointed Nikki Bentley as a partner in its Oceania financial services law team. With more than 20 years’.... read more
Investigation into Renold’s Gears business unit shows ‘intentional misreporting’
In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Renold has detailed the findings of the investigation into the historical accounting issues at its.... read more
Tilney takes another tilt at Smith & Williamson
In statements released earlier this month, both Tilney and Smith & Williamson confirmed the two are in merger talks. Tilney’s statement said:.... read more
Swedish regulator delays money laundering report
Finansinspektionen (FI), Sweden's financial supervisory authority, has pushed back its self-imposed deadline for the publication of its report into.... read more
Accounting issues claim the scalp of Eddie Stobart’s CEO
Eddie Stobart Logistics has announced the departure, with immediate effect, of CEO Alex Laffey. He will be replaced by Sebastien Desreumaux,.... read more
Walt Disney’s Kingdom may not be so magic after all
A former Walt Disney Co. accountant has filed a series of whistleblower claims with the Securities and Exchange Commission alleging Walt Disney.... read more
Business Roundtable redefines the purpose of a corporation
Business Roundtable has released a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 US CEOs who commit to lead their companies for the.... read more
Big Four statements on unrest in Hong Kong
Public statements by the Big Four have distanced the firms from the protests in Hong Kong as corporates in the special autonomous region come under.... read more
Global M&A deal volumes down but transaction multiples remain robust
Global deal volumes fell by 18% from 18,443 in the second half of 2018, to 15,076 in the first half of this year according to research into global.... read more
KPMG launches tech innovation hub in Manchester
KPMG has launched a national technology innovation hub in Manchester, northwest England. The Solutions & Digital practice provides managed services.... read more
FRC Nigeria launches new online registration for accountants
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has launched a new individual registration portal. Speaking in Lagos, FRC Executive Secretary Daniel.... read more
KPMG appoints Adrian Griffiths to lead UK life sciences practice
KPMG has appointed Adrian Griffiths to head up the firm’s UK Life Sciences practice. He has more than 20 years’ business transformation experience.... read more
Challenger firms being wooed by Sports Direct
Press reports in the UK have named Mazars, BDO and MHA Macintyre as among the firms holding talks with retailer Sports Direct International to.... read more
Grant Thornton updates Cryptopia account holders
Grant Thornton’s David Ruscoe and Russell Moore were appointed liquidators to the failed New Zealand-based Cryptopia in May, filing a petition in.... read more
Accountancy in Singapore being prepped for digital future
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 22 August to.... read more
26 September is #AuditorProud Day 2019
Thursday, 26 September 2019 is #AuditorProud Day, a worldwide initiative of the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) in the US.. read more
