Accounting

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts

A company spokesperson added the firm was continuing to evaluate “a range of options to ensure the firm remains well-positioned for the challenges ahead”.

KPMG Australia appoints new CEO from its own ranks in wake of audit leak scandal

The appointment of John Sams followed a rigorous process that considered internal candidates across KPMG’s international network as well as external ones.

Hin Leong’s $3.4 billion claim against Deloitte struck out by apex court

The Court of Appeal has determined that Hin Leong’s trading losses were “not reasonably foreseeable” by Deloitte when it undertook the engagement.

Australia to boost scrutiny of Big Four accounting firms after wave of scandals

ASIC said it would continue a separate investigation into specific allegations involving KPMG.

KPMG UK to slash 200 back office roles in latest round of cuts

A person familiar with the situation said the cuts were part of the ongoing integration between KPMG’s UK and Switzerland arms, which merged in 2024.

Free AI courses for 60,000 accounting, finance professionals in S’pore under national programme

Second Minister for Finance and National Development Indranee Rajah speaking during ISCA’s annual dinner on July 3.

Australia proposes overhaul of consulting sector following scandals

‘Don’t insult our intelligence’: KPMG Australia slammed by lawmakers over latest audit scandal

KPMG is alleged to have misused confidential information from property developer Lendlease Group to win contracts with other corporate clients.

KPMG scandal deepens Big Four accounting firms’ woes in Australia

The Australian government said on June 16 that KPMG will not bid for new federal work until Sept 30.

Lendlease to change auditor as regulator probes KPMG Australia

Three KPMG Australia partners being investigated over whistleblower allegations the firm misused confidential client data to win lucrative audit contracts.

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