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PwC starts mass layoffs in China after losing dozens of clients

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PwC starts mass layoffs in China after losing dozens of clients
More than 30 publicly listed companies based in mainland China have dropped PwC as their auditor this year. Photo: Bloomberg
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is cutting staff across its China operations, according to people familiar with the matter, after an exodus of corporate clients diminished the accounting firm’s revenue prospects in the country.

At least 100 staffers from different teams at PwC China’s offices in Beijing, Shanghai and other locations are being let go, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. More than half of one team was laid off, according to one of the people. The final tally of firmwide cuts wasn’t immediately clear.

“In light of changes to the external environment, we are making some adjustments to better optimise our organisational structure to align with market demand,” a PwC spokesperson said in response to a query from Bloomberg News. The firm did not provide details on the number of staffers who were cut. 

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