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[Deleted User] · 2015-09-10 10:03:33

Hi. Do the Big 4 produce/disclose annual reports disclosing costs, assets, etc (in the same way as a plc would?) I know they disclose revenue by service line/geography etc in their press releases, but are the underlying accounts supporting these numbers available publicly? My sense is 'no', given that they are not plcs,…

10-09-2015 11:03AM

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Hi. Do the Big 4 produce/disclose annual reports disclosing costs, assets, etc (in the same way as a plc would?)

I know they disclose revenue by service line/geography etc in their press releases, but are the underlying accounts supporting these numbers available publicly?

My sense is 'no', given that they are not plcs, but I was just wondering if anyone had any insights on this. Thanks

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#2 11-09-2015 12:10PM

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No, they're not obligated to disclose any such numbers.
They do generally issue something called a Transparency Report which is similar to an annual report, but you won't see any detailed financial statements like you would with a PLC.

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