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UK Mid-tier accounting firms beat Big Four at M&A advice
Grant Thornton, RSM and BDO have taken the top three places for the number of M&A deals for which they acted as financial advisors, in Experian.... read more
Christopher Tower appointed to the advisory group of the PCAOB
BDO USA managing partner for audit quality and professional practice Christopher Tower has been appointed to the Standing Advisory Group (SAG) of.... read more
Former PCAOB and KPMG USA staff charged for leaking inspection information
The USA Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have charged six public accountants, including three former employees of the Public Company.... read more
Hong Kong to adopt independent audit oversight regime
The Hong Kong government has gazetted a proposed reform which if enacted would make the local Financial Reporting Council (FRC) the regulator of.... read more
Research outlines how global sustainable development goals reporting could progress further
Sixty two percent of global companies now consider the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) to some extent in their corporate.... read more
Baker Tilly France joins Allinial Global
Baker Tilly France has left Baker Tilly International to join Allinial Global and will rebrand into Walter France, International Accounting.... read more
Kreston CEO Jon Lisby to stand down
Kreston International has announced that its CEO, Jon Lisby, is stepping down due to health reasons preventing him from international travel.. read more
South African regulator extends independent investigation into KPMG
The South African regulator, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), has extended its investigation into the KPMG audits of Linkway.... read more
LuxLeaks trial overturns verdict on PwC whistleblower Antione Deltour
The Luxembourg Court of Cassation has decided to overturn the conviction of former PwC whistleblower Antoine Deltour who was meant to serve a.... read more
PwC hit with two year audit ban after decade long fraud battle with Indian capital markets regulator
The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred all PwC members and entities from issuing audit certificates to any listed company in.... read more
Grant Thornton announces 4.5% growth in global revenues
Grant Thornton International has announced global revenues of USA$ 5bn for the year ended 30 September 2017, up 4.5% compared to the previous year.. read more
KPMG UK and Grenfell tower inquiry mutually agree to terminate contract after a public backlash over conflicts of interest
KPMG UK and the Grenfell tower inquiry have mutually agreed to terminate the firm’s project management advisory contract following a public.... read more
Alliott Group appoints new worldwide chairman
Alliott Group has appointed its deputy worldwide chairman, Colin Farmer as chairman.. read more
Netherlands’ regulator faces criticism after courts overrule sanctions
The Dutch regulator, the Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), must change its oversight of the profession as its investigations are not.... read more
AGN International and DFK International form strategic alliance
AGN International and DFK International have formed a strategic alliance, entitled Global Connect, with the aim to formalise client referrals.... read more
Countries slow on EU audit legislation implementation
A state of play report from Accountancy Europe has found that Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Slovenia and Liechtenstein have not yet implemented EU.... read more
PCAOB announces settlements with Grant Thornton and Deloitte Turkey
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has announced settlements with Grant Thornton and Deloitte Turkey regarding quality control.... read more
ICAS appoints former PwC partner as CEO
The Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) has appointed former PwC partner and head of corporate restructuring Bruce Cartwright as.... read more
RSM UK reports 9% growth
RSM UK has reported annual growth of 9%, up to £319m (USD $427.8m) for the financial year ending 31 March 2017.. read more
KPMG UK average partner pay drops for fourth year in a row
KPMG UK has announced global revenues of £2,172m (USD$2,905m) for the financial year ending 30 September 2017, up 5% compared to the previous.... read more
