UK watchdog probes Grant Thornton's audit of Patisserie's financial statements

(Reuters) - Britain's accounting watchdog said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into the audit by Grant Thornton UK of cafe chain owner Patisserie Holdings Plc's financial statements for 2015-2017.The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) said it was investigating the preparation and approval of Patisserie's financial statements and other financial information by the company's former Chief Financial Officer Christopher Marsh. Patisserie has been under pressure since an accounting black..