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Inquiry

Our coverage on inquiries focuses on formal investigations, parliamentary reviews, and regulatory examinations that scrutinise the conduct of accountancy firms, corporate governance practices, and financial oversight in the UK. Accountancy Today reports on inquiries led by select committees, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), HM Treasury, and other statutory bodies into audit failings, corporate collapses, tax practices, and systemic risks. We analyse the findings, recommendations, and regulatory consequences arising from these proceedings, as well as industry responses and implications for reform. Our editorial also explores the wider role of public inquiries in shaping accountability, transparency, and trust in the accountancy profession. This coverage provides accountants, advisers, and firm leaders with authoritative insight into the inquiries influencing policy and professional standards.

Inquiry

Our coverage on inquiries focuses on formal investigations, parliamentary reviews, and regulatory examinations that scrutinise the conduct of accountancy firms, corporate governance practices, and financial oversight in the UK. Accountancy Today reports on inquiries led by select committees, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), HM Treasury, and other statutory bodies into audit failings, corporate collapses, tax practices, and systemic risks. We analyse the findings, recommendations, and regulatory consequences arising from these proceedings, as well as industry responses and implications for reform. Our editorial also explores the wider role of public inquiries in shaping accountability, transparency, and trust in the accountancy profession. This coverage provides accountants, advisers, and firm leaders with authoritative insight into the inquiries influencing policy and professional standards.

What does the NDA consultation mean for accountancy firms?

The government’s proposed restrictions on NDAs are expected to impact professional services…

FRC to investigate PwC audit of Digital 9 Infrastructure

Members of the conduct committee at the FRC made the decision to open the inquiry during a…

CIOT warns tax system must do more than aid investors

The tax adviser body warns that small and growing businesses face too many regulatory hurdles

PwC appointed auditor for Shell

The appointment remains subject to shareholder approval at the company’s 2027 annual general meeting

FRC launches probe into Deloitte’s audits of Glencore

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into Deloitte’s audits of…

FRC to investigate EY’s Post Office audits from 2015 to 2018

The FRC has announced the opening of an investigation into the EY statutory audits of Post…

FRC launches investigation into ISG Limited audit by MacIntyre Hudson

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into the audit of ISG…

FRC opens investigation into unnamed audits conducted by EY

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into EY’s audits of the…

Financial leaders AI plans ‘mismatched’, Forvis Mazars says

Confidence among UK financial services business leaders’ readiness for Artificial…

PKF Littlejohn named liquidator of Big Help Project Limited

PKF Littlejohn Advisory has been appointed as the liquidator of Liverpool-based Big Help…
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