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Big Four auditors

Singapore

Will AI kill media, law, accounting jobs in Singapore? The fears may be overblown

“If the President of the US says this is top priority for the US, Big Four auditing firms will have to listen, so we are very happy with that,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.
Banking & Finance

Tether engages ‘Big Four’ firm for long-awaited reserve audit

NP students Lim Hui Zhen (left) and Aaron Hemmings intend to tap the PPP after graduation.
Singapore

No degree? No problem: New initiative could see more aspiring accountants shun university route

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Singapore

Singapore’s Big Four auditors tap AI to streamline audit processes, enhance efficiency

PwC is among the big firms trying to kill the rule at the eleventh hour in a move that has raised eyebrows among some investor groups.
Opinion & Features

Audit quality fight turns nasty

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Energy & Commodities

KPMG fails to strike out parts of Hyflux’s statement of claim

Regulators fear auditors are failing in their role as a last line of defence for investors against corporate shenanigans
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why don’t auditors find fraud?

Abrdn’s authority to push for governance improvements in its portfolio companies is undermined if it’s vulnerable to criticism itself.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

KPMG’s 40 years auditing for one asset manager is plenty, thanks

The Singapore office of KPMG is training staff and building its own ESG capabilities accordingly, said managing partner Lee Sze Yeng.
Companies & Markets

KPMG Singapore’s new managing partner says ESG is next big growth opportunity

EY UK’s pretax profit increased 4 per cent to £659 million in the year to June 2023.
Banking & Finance

EY cuts UK partner payouts by £40,000 as Big Four face slowdown

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