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    UK Financial Watchdog Probes EY's Audit of Post Office Over Faulty IT Systems

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    Posted on April 16, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    The UK's Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY's audits of the Post Office from 2015-2018, focusing on issues with the Horizon IT system.

    UK Watchdog Probes EY's Audit of Post Office IT Issues

    (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Reporting Council said on Wednesday it is investigating accountancy firm EY's audit of state-owned Post Office's financial statements for the years ended March 2015 to 2018, with particular reference to issues related to the faulty Horizon IT system.

    (Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)

    Key Takeaways

    • •The Financial Reporting Council is investigating EY's audits.
    • •The investigation focuses on the Post Office's financial statements.
    • •The faulty Horizon IT system is a key issue.
    • •The audits in question cover 2015 to 2018.
    • •EY's role as an auditor is under scrutiny.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UK financial watchdog probes EY's audit of Post Office over faulty IT systems

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is the investigation by the UK's Financial Reporting Council into EY's audit of the Post Office due to issues with the Horizon IT system.

    2Why is EY being investigated?

    EY is being investigated for their audits of the Post Office's financial statements, particularly concerning the faulty Horizon IT system from 2015 to 2018.

    3What is the Horizon IT system?

    The Horizon IT system is a software used by the Post Office, which has been identified as faulty, leading to financial discrepancies.

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