Monthly Archive: September 2011

By Michael Foster, Big4.com Blogger

In 2004, Accenture was accused of taking kickbacks from IT vendors by inflating prices and rigging bids on federal IT contracts. Seven years later, Accenture has agreed to pay $63.7 million to settle the case.… Continue reading…

By Kalen Smith, Big4.com Blogger

On September 23 the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) signed a contract with Capgemini to provide its IT services. The DWP has decided to use Capgemini and IBM as providers of its IT application … Continue reading…

By Renee O’Farrell, Big4.com Blogger

Michel Barnier, the European Union internal market commissioner, is seeking to prohibit the Big Four accounting firms – Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers – from acting as consultants as well as auditors, reported … Continue reading…

By Renee O’Farrell, Big4.com Blogger

Earlier this month, shares in Alexon plunged sharply, prompting the retailer to seek a buyer. The Financial Times announced Thursday, September 29, 2011 that Sun European Partners would be buying Alexon in a £19 million … Continue reading…

Erica deVry, Big4.com Staff Reporter

New research by Ernst & Young warns investment by British companies in energy reduction measures may come to an end without a clear understanding of how future energy developments could impact their business.

While a … Continue reading…

Erica deVry, Big4.com Staff Reporter

Pharma companies in India need to build an effective internal controls system to comply with new regulations regarding pharmaceutical marketing, according to a new survey from Ernst & Young.

The Ernst & Young study titled… Continue reading…

Kenneth Guillame, Big4.com Staff Reporter

For the second consecutive year, KPMG has ranked second on Universum’s annual index of “The World’s Most Attractive Employers”.

Universum, a global talent consultant, develops its global index of the top 50 most attractive employers … Continue reading…

Kenneth Guillame, Big4.com Staff Reporter

In a recent announcement, KPMG will acquire Optimum Solutions, an Oracle Platinum Partner that provides management consulting and system implementation services for organizations using Oracle Corp.’s enterprise software.

Based in San Francisco and founded … Continue reading…

Ethan Strassfield, Big4.com Staff Reporter

Deloitte is helping to develop the Water Action Hub, a public online tool to help companies collaborate with governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), communities, and other businesses to improve sustainable water management.

The consulting firm is … Continue reading…

Ethan Strassfield, Big4.com Staff Reporter

Telecommunications and media specialist, David Blackwell, has been appointed a partner to Deloitte‘s data analytics team. In his new role, Mr. Blackwell will focus on data and analytics projects for the firm’s technology, media … Continue reading…

Rob Starr, Big4.com Staff Reporter

Australia and Europe are cited as the strongest global performers at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the recent 2011 edition of the annual Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Global 500 report, examining carbon reduction activities at … Continue reading…

Rob Starr, Big4.com Staff Reporter

India is considered one of the top three global markets for direct investment and growth in healthcare, however, medical technology companies looking to expand in the region will face increasing challenges, according to a preliminary … Continue reading…

Rob Starr, Big4.com Staff Reporter

The number of companies going public on U.S. stock exchanges in the third quarter of 2011 dropped sharply from the second quarter due to market volatility, according to IPO Watch, a quarterly and annual … Continue reading…

Erica deVry, Big4.com Staff Reporter

Working Mother magazine has positioned Ernst & Young LLP in the top 10 on the 2011 Working Mother 100 Best Companies list and is now a member of its Hall of Fame, according to … Continue reading…

Erica deVry, Big4.com Staff Reporter

UK top business leaders who have shown drive and innovation in turning their companies into global performers in challenging economic conditions, are continuing to create jobs on a large scale, according to research compiled by … Continue reading…