Shares of Powell Industries(POWL Quote) slumped 13.1% after the company said that it found accounting errors at one of its divisions. The errors were discovered in the course of a financial review conducted by the division's new controller shortly after joining the company. The errors relate to inventories, accounts payable and work-in-process items. The company said the errors would reduce earnings by about $2.5 million, or 22 cents a share. "While we believe these errors were the result of mistakes, all appropriate measures and reviews are being taken to correct this situation," the company said. Shares were down $4.83 to $32.16.
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