The U.K. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) fined Big Four firm PwC more than 5.6 million pounds (U.S. $6.6 million) for failing to challenge management, obtain sufficient evidence, and follow basic requirements while conducting audits of a British defense contractor and its subsidiary.

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