FRC probing PwC audits at collapsed property group Intu
By 
Kyle Brasseur2023-02-16T15:14:00
The U.K. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) launched an investigation into PwC’s audit work at collapsed real estate investment trust Intu Properties.
The probe, announced Thursday, is focused on the Big Four firm’s audits of Intu’s financial statements for the years ended December 2017 and 2018. The investigation does not currently relate to any individuals.
“We will cooperate fully with the FRC in its inquiries,” said a PwC spokeswoman in an emailed statement. “Delivering consistently high-quality audits remains our primary focus, and we continue to make significant investment in our audit practice.”
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