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Derek Rose

Downer EDI overstated up to $40m earnings

Downer's systems erroneously recognising revenue for maintenance work that had not yet started. (Paul Beutel/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Downer EDI says it has uncovered up to $40 million in "accounting irregularities" related to an Australian maintenance contract.

A detailed investigation is ongoing and is being treated with the highest priority, the engineering and construction company told the ASX on Thursday.

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