Ernst & Young made fast work of SmileDirectClub audit

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

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…