ROSSLYN, VA – British consulting firm Deloitte has laid off 300 employees from its financial and federal consulting wings, replacing them with an assortment of enthusiastic “The Price is Right” audience members.  Since 1972, the crowd of potential game show contestants has consulted thousands of participants — most notably in high-profile cases of “Pass the Buck” and “Bonkers”.

Cliff Horton, a Deloitte spokesperson, defended the decision as the start of a more “efficient, persuasive, and colorful” approach to financial consultation.

“We find that our clients make decisions in their best interests when hundreds of people are shouting their various options at them,” said Horton.

Questions of the new employees’ efficacy has been a PR challenge for Deloitte.  One new hire, known as “Anna,” was brought on as a specialist in Global Finance. Many clients have already questioned her qualifications.

“EIGHT. EEEIIIIGHHHT.  EEEEEIIIIIGGGGGGHHHHT,” yelled Anna in response, wearing a “Drew, please Carey me to the Showcase” t-shirt, now the official company uniform.

Not everyone was as understanding of criticism.  “Will,” now director of domestic health care policy consultation, fired back at inquiries into his credentials.

“SWAAAAP.  SWAAAAAP. SWAAAAAP STAAAY. STAAAAAAAAY,” explained Will.

Deloitte management admits that logistical troubles have surfaced in the wake of this massive change.  Clients have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in restructuring their workday to be condensed between 11 am and noon.

The firm’s zany new approach to consulting has left some clients in the lurch. In one case, a merger fell apart after Deloitte urged its client to add $1 to every agreed upon figure in the legal documents. In another crisis, the firm unanimously agreed to “pass” on a client, reasoning that “the next one probably has the car.”

In more encouraging news, according to Pew Research Center, awareness of Deloitte has increased 500% among Americans ages 65+ since the change.