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Big Four examines the activities, performance, and strategic direction of Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG — the firms that dominate the UK accountancy landscape. Covering leadership changes, audit reform, financial results, and market positioning, this section offers in-depth reporting on how these global firms influence regulation, competition, and professional standards. Accountancy Today’s Big Four coverage delivers insights into their operational strategies, service innovation, and the broader impact on the UK’s accounting and advisory market.

Big Four

Big Four examines the activities, performance, and strategic direction of Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG — the firms that dominate the UK accountancy landscape. Covering leadership changes, audit reform, financial results, and market positioning, this section offers in-depth reporting on how these global firms influence regulation, competition, and professional standards. Accountancy Today’s Big Four coverage delivers insights into their operational strategies, service innovation, and the broader impact on the UK’s accounting and advisory market.

FRC fines KPMG £710k over N Brown audit failings

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined KPMG LLP and audit partner Anthony Sykes for…

Deloitte ups partner pay despite FY revenue falling for first time in 15 years

Deloitte UK partners saw their average pay increase by 4% last year despite the firm…

KPMG could face early leadership contest to lead UK arm

KPMG UK could face an early leadership election as current chair and chief executive Jon…

PwC UK cuts jobs as revenue slows to £6.35bn

PwC UK saw its total revenues rise 0.4% to £6.35bn for the year ended 30 June 2025, showing…

UK M&A activity sees sharp drop in H1, PwC finds

UK mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity fell sharply in the first half of 2025, with…

EY North advises on £1bn in deals in H1 2025

EY has revealed that its teams in the North of England advised on 10 transactions worth…

EY and ACCA urge businesses to strengthen AI system checks

Businesses should adopt rigorous assessments of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to…

AuditBoard and Deloitte expand GRC partnership in Germany

AuditBoard has expanded its partnership with Deloitte to offer tailored governance, risk and…

Deloitte welcomes 460 students to summer scheme

Deloitte has officially launched its annual Summer Vacation Scheme, which offers paid work…

Big Four firms cutting grad jobs in favour of AI

The UK’s Big Four firms are reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs and rolling back graduate…
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