Frasers Group courts Big Four auditors as governance turnaround faces fresh test

Frasers Group is preparing to launch a search for a new Big Four auditor, in a move that will test whether the retail giant has repaired the governance concerns that once left it struggling to find any firm willing to sign off its accounts.
The Sports Direct owner, founded by Mike Ashley, has made Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC aware that it wants them to tender for its audit contract, according to reports.
One person familiar with the discussions said some of the Big Four firms were already &ldquo