Tag: Stephen Haddrill
MPs call on competition regulator to review audit market post-Carillion
MPs investigating the collapse of Carillion have levelled scathing criticism at the former finance director, the board, auditors and regulators, calling for the referral of Big Four auditors to the Competition and Markets Authority.
Former FDs at Carillion face probe over financial statements
Former group finance directors at Carillion are under investigation for financial statements between 2014-2017.
FRC: We should have moved more quickly on KPMG/HBOS audit inquiry
Accountancy’s watchdog tells Treasury Select Committee it should have been more proactive in delving into KPMG’s audit work of HBOS—but lessons have been learned.
Regulator seeks to hold international audit networks to account
International audit network leadership is now the focus of attention for regulators concerned about audits of systemically important financial institutions.
FRC seeks extended corporate governance powers
UK governance watchdog requests more disciplinary powers beyond its current scope, to include all directors of listed and larger private companies.
A question of cultural reform
Corporate governance in the UK is under scrutiny. Stephen Haddrill, chief executive of the UK’s governance regulator, discusses where he believes change should come.
Watchdog tells MPs it needs more powers
Letter from the FRC calls for more powers over company directors and the ability to test explanations for non-compliance with the UK governance code.
UK governance watchdog responds to criticism over BHS
Financial Reporting Council clarifies its role in investigating the collapse of UK retailer BHS following criticism.