PwC's Mass Lay-offs in China Triggered by Evergrande's Fraud Controversy

Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 08:39

PwC faces a mass lay-off in China amidst an exodus of high-profile clients like PetroChina, China Life Insurance, and Bank of China due to the fallout from China Evergrande Group's accounting scandal. The move signifies the escalating repercussions of the fraud case in the Chinese financial sector, where more than 30 listed companies have already severed ties with PwC, impacting the firm's reputation and business prospects significantly.

South China Morning Post — PwC's Mass Lay-offs in China Triggered by Evergrande's Fraud Controversy

PwC China Lay-offs and Client Exodus

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is witnessing a mass lay-off in China following an alleged accounting fraud at China Evergrande Group.

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High-Profile Departures: State-owned giants including PetroChina and China Life Insurance among over 30 companies dropped PwC as their auditor.

The exodus of major clients reflects the serious implications of Evergrande's fraud.

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PwC China Lay-offs and Client Exodus

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