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Core Viewpoint - PwC and two partners were fined a total of HKD 1.6 million due to multiple audit deficiencies related to revenue recognition for Dynasty Fine Wines Group's financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2011 [2][8] Group 1: Audit Deficiencies - The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) found that PwC's audit of Dynasty Fine Wines Group had significant shortcomings in revenue recognition, failing to apply professional skepticism and obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence [7][8] - Internal investigations by PwC revealed that a large volume of purportedly sold wine products had not been delivered and remained in third-party warehouses, leading to substantial adjustments in the financial statements [7][8] Group 2: Financial Impact - Adjustments made by PwC indicated that Dynasty Fine Wines Group should have reported a loss in 2011 instead of the previously disclosed profit, with retained earnings for 2010 and 2011 being reduced by approximately HKD 225 million and HKD 262 million, respectively [7][8] Group 3: Trust Crisis and Regulatory Environment - PwC has faced a trust crisis following the Evergrande audit scandal, resulting in a record fine of HKD 441 million and a six-month business suspension [10] - The firm has experienced a wave of contract terminations from various listed companies and financial institutions, with significant personnel losses reported in its mainland China operations [10][11]