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EY gets banned from new audit business in Germany

The penalty comes atop the beleaguered accountancy’s other problems

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 09: An Ernst & Young sign is seen on May 09, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
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Editor’s note: On April 11th EY said would scrap plans, known as Project Everest, to separate its advisory and audit services into distinct firms after opposition from partners in EY’s American business, which accounts for 40% of the firm’s global revenue.

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