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PwC Under Investigation Over WH Smith Audit by Accounting Watchdog
PwC is facing an investigation by the UK's accounting regulator, the Financial Reporting Council, concerning its audit of retailer WH Smith. The probe will examine the firm's financial reporting practices related to the company.
9 Jun, 07:36 — 9 Jun, 11:39
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FTVery High14d ago
PwC faces probe from accounting regulator over WHSmith audit
FRC to launch investigation into Big Four firm’s work after retailer revealed accounting errors in US business
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual14d ago
PwC under investigation by accounting watchdog over WH Smith audit
WH Smith admitted last year it overstated profits for its North American business by as much as £50 million because of an accounting blunder.
By Holly Williams
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First report: FT · 9 Jun, 07:36|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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