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He added that the "notice of intent" is to appoint accountancy firm EY to handle the process.

External accountants EY were called to investigate further and found what they described as "systemic cultural failings" in the finance team where staff were said to have made "deliberate" incorrect entries into accounts.

EY's report in January 2023 alleged Ms Hill and other members of the finance team had told investigators they were "not aware" of entries posted to the wrong financial year.

“Companies across the board, from a legal perspective, they’re being cautious about how do we harness this responsibly?” said Javi Borges, who leads a team that advises entertainment and media companies for professional services firm EY.

Many people condemned EY for its "toxic work culture", sharing their experiences on Twitter and LinkedIn.