'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology An investigator has apologised to a Senate inquiry for failing to properly probe claims of misconduct at one of the biggest multinational auditors. AAP · Aug 14
Scandal-hit accounting firm names new chief executive KPMG Australia chief financial officer John Sams will take over as its next chief executive, amid fallout from the misuse of confidential client data. AAP · Jul 21
Leaks, lawyers and a whistleblower: how did KPMG’s failings emerge – and could more have been done? A parliamentary inquiry heard claims from one former employee that partners pursued ‘revenue growth at all costs’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 27
'Dubious honour': consultancy giants cop trust barb A senator has been "gobsmacked" over the response by a former KPMG chief to a question over public trust of big consultancy firms at a federal inquiry. AAP · Jun 19
KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contract The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation Past and present KPMG executives have had a tough day defending the firm under intense questioning from senators over an audit leak and whistleblower scandal. AAP · Jun 18
'Taken for mugs': KPMG referred for corruption probe Beleaguered consultancy firm KPMG is under more pressure after being referred to a corruption watchdog, while it also faces a government halt on contracts. AAP · Jun 15
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9 KPMG loses contracts and leaders amid scandal over alleged confidential leaks. Here’s what you need to know Consulting firm’s Australian arm shared secret client information internally in order to win lucrative audit contracts, a whistleblower has alleged
AAP · Jun 5 Wider watchdog inquiry launched into consulting firm The head of ASIC has confirmed a broader investigation is under way into Big Four consulting firm KPMG following allegations from whistleblowers.