Leadership switch comes as accounting firm faces punishment over audit of failed developer Evergrande
Larger firms will have to set up an oversight board with at least one independent outsider
Accounting regulator flags risk of online recruitment tests being susceptible to cheating
Big Four firm to send employees monthly working location data as it toughens up on hybrid working policy
This monthly series, now in its third year, examines how the legal ecosystem is using new technologies to serve fast-changing business needs. Part 4: Matchmaking sites look to AI to find the right lawyers faster for a company’s needs
Matchmaking sites look to AI to find the right lawyers faster for a company’s needs
Race to succeed Hywel Ball will see weeks of soundings with partners over trio of candidates
Big Four firm curbs annual salary bumps for thousands of employees and dismisses a handful of partners
US firm will give back $14mn in profits after agreement with Department of Justice
Big firms are battling against proposed rules on external oversight
Big Four firm given its second-biggest public sector mandate before Labour pledged to reduce reliance on external firms
Carlyle, Blackstone and Permira among firms considering buying a stake in mid-tier accountant
UK motor insurer admits it mistakenly calculated its solvency capital ratio, a measure of financial strength
Clifford Chance partner was aboard Autonomy founder’s yacht to celebrate courtroom victory
Uptick in dealmaking triggers renewed competition for junior talent
Plus, Walmart shifts its strategy on China and the FTC’s non-compete ban suffers major blow in court
Efforts to tackle illegal immigration were major drivers, as Labour government vows to axe costs
Expected punishment for work on failed property developer’s accounts would be toughest by Beijing against a Big Four firm
New York legal firm hires David Holdsworth as it keeps up rapid expansion in Europe
Academic says she was forced to delay publication of paper highlighting pressure on smaller audit firms
David Jones and law firms Kirkland & Ellis and Jackson Walker had faced a suit over his secret relationship with a lawyer
Revelan is seeking about £6.6mn for loss and damages after claiming consulting firm ‘failed to accurately calculate tax due’
PCAOB boss says deficiency rates remain ‘unacceptable’ across largest accounting firms
UK financial regulator alleges MHA failed to properly prepare client asset reports
Closely watched decision from Delaware’s top court comes as Tesla fights even bigger request in Elon Musk pay suit
