Law firms can breathe a sigh of relief now that EY has called off plans to separate its auditing and advisory divisions, though industry observers say the Big Four’s expansion in the legal industry remains a long-term threat.
Regulatory scrutiny of accounting firms will continue to push them to weigh separating their auditing divisions from consulting. And when they do, they will reap the rewards of their existing connections with corporate clients, according to industry observers.
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