EY fined $10M for independence violations in Sealed Air engagement
By 
Kyle Brasseur2021-08-02T19:19:00
EY has agreed to pay $10 million as part of a settlement with the SEC related to charges of auditor independence misconduct perpetrated by several partners of the Big Four firm to secure Sealed Air as a client.
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