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Cullompton Town Council switches auditor from Mulberry to EAT

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Cullompton Town Council decided to change its internal auditor for the 2026/27 financial year. The council selected EAT instead of Mulberry Local Authority Services. This decision followed concerns that the council had used Mulberry for approximately three years, and extending the relationship would mean using the same auditor for six years.

From midweekherald.co.uk

Why it matters

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The change involves two firms that compete to provide audit services to the same council. A council representative argued that moving to a fixed-fee arrangement could provide greater financial certainty compared to the variable hourly rate previously offered by Mulberry.

From midweekherald.co.uk

Who's involved

  • MulberryProvider of previous auditing services to the council
  • EATNew provider selected by the council for auditing services

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The entities involved

  • Mulberry

    fashion company founded in England in 1971, known internationally for its leather goods, in particular women's handbags

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  • EAT

    global, non-profit startup dedicated to transforming our global food system through sound science, impatient disruption and novel partnerships

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