Accounting firms react to passing of Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II’s death Thursday after 70 years on the throne prompted an outpouring of grief around the world. Her son, Charles, a longtime proponent of the accounting profession’s role in sustainability reporting through the group he founded in 2004, Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), is succeeding her on the throne as King Charles III.
PwC UK posted a statement on its homepage: “Partners and staff at PwC UK are united in sadness following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She provided the country with stability and continuity through many turbulent times, for which we are profoundly grateful. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
Ernst & Young, whose leaders just approved a split between the audit and consulting sides, had a statement on its homepage saying, “On behalf of our UK and global organisation, we extend heart-felt condolences to the Royal Family at the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen. The Queen will be remembered across the Commonwealth as a champion of strength and for her unwavering dedication throughout her long reign. The Queen’s sense of duty has been nothing short of remarkable, and we are hugely grateful for her dedicated, life-long service.”
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Deloitte UK posted a simple image of the crown on its homepage and Twitter feed followed by the words, “EIIR, 1926-2022.”
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales posted on its homepage, “We join with the nation and the Commonwealth in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with HRH Prince Charles and the Royal Family and we offer them our deepest condolences.”
Evelyn Partners, a London-based firm formerly known as Tilney Smith & Williamson, posted on its homepage, “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Having reigned over the United Kingdom for over 70 years she is one of the most respected and cherished figures in modern history and will be missed enormously by millions of people both in the UK and across the globe. She will always be remembered for her unwavering commitment to her duties and life of service, acting as a figure of unity throughout periods of significant change. We also offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family, for whom now will be a difficult time as they cope with the personal loss of a much beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.”