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Ernst & Young made fast work of SmileDirectClub audit

Ernst & Young made fast work of SmileDirectClub audit

Given SDC's disappointing performance post-IPO, retail investors may have suffered for EY's speed

Francine McKenna
Dec 17, 2019
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I wrote here at the Dig on Dec. 3 that Ernst & Young LLP’s audit clients that have IPO’d so far this year appear to be like the citizens of Lake Wobegon — stronger, better-looking, and above average.  

That’s because none of the executives at those companies, including WeWork, disclosed any material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reportin…

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