EY Japan Mulling Options in Global Restructuring Plan

EY Japan is considering what to do after Ernst & Young’s global leaders agreed to advance a plan to split the firm into a $20 billion audit firm and a separate, publicly traded consulting and tax business.

EY Japan said in a statement Sept. 9 that it was studying its best options given changing global social and economic conditions and its aim to contribute to the development of capital markets and growth of its clients.

• An EY Japan spokesperson declined to comment further on the press release.
• “EY Japan will announce our decision for our most suitable business structure as ...