Wirecard scandal sparks investor pressure for change in auditing market

EY under fire for role in auditing firm before collapse

Mike Sheen
clock • 7 min read

Claims that compensation is owed to investors by Big Four auditor EY as a result of its handling of the Wirecard scandal have reignited concerns about how far investors can trust auditing work completed on investee companies, and has renewed calls for change in market practices.

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