Nidec unable to obtain auditor’s opinion on fiscal 2025 report by end of October
The motor manufacturer, mired in an accounting scandal, is unable to complete procedures sought by audit firm PwC Japan Group.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
The motor manufacturer, mired in an accounting scandal, is unable to complete procedures sought by audit firm PwC Japan Group.

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