EY FLAGS META’S DATA-CENTER ACCOUNTING AS HIGH RISK Meta’s auditor, EY, raised concerns over a $27 billion data-center deal moved off the company’s balance sheet into a joint venture with Blue Owl. While EY approved the treatment, it labeled it a “critical audit matter,” signaling high judgment and risk. Lawmakers and investors have questioned whether Meta truly lacks control over the venture, which could require the assets and liabilities to stay on Meta’s books. Senators have also cited the deal as an example of opaque AI-related financing.(*Walter Bloomberg)