Daniel Andrews’ $7bn Commonwealth Games price tag doesn’t add up, expert says Grattan Institute analyst says ‘the supply and cost inflation can’t fully account for this massive increase in costs’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023
Darktrace urged to publish EY investigation as it dismisses concerns over accounts A tech firm with one of the rockiest share prices on the FTSE 250 got a lift today after it batted away short-seller speculation over financial reporting inaccuracies. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023
EY chief blasts PwC Australia for ‘disturbing and disappointing’ tax leak scandal In Senate inquiry, David Larocca seeks to distance EY from PwC scandal but faces criticism for not providing more information about business The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023
Consultancy workplace culture 'not perfect': EY chief One of the big four consultancy firms says workplace culture needs to change, as a parliamentary committee probes the embattled sector. AAP · Jul 17, 2023
Australian government spending on big four consultancy firms up 1,270% in a decade, analysis shows PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY face scrutiny as critics warn core functions of democracy should not be outsourced The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023
The top 3 private equity stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 by 9.6% over five years. And they’re cheap right now too Cash in on a favored investing style—without paying exorbitant fees. Fortune · Jul 13, 2023
Afternoon Update: RBA cuts number of meetings; wastewater exposes cities’ drug habits; and an algorithm creates the ‘best’ expletive ever Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says the change will allow more time to examine key issues in detail The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
Partners and staff at Australia’s big consultancy firms sacked for misconduct including sexual harassment Senate inquiry told about firings at KPMG, Deloitte and EY in wake of tax scandal at PwC The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2023
KPMG and Deloitte refuse to join PwC in banning political donations in Australia Analysis finds PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY donated $4.3m to Labor and the Coalition over the past decade The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2023
Boards aren’t jumping on the A.I. bandwagon just yet While CEOs and analysts are telling boards that A.I. is a must-have, directors are taking a more contemplative approach. Fortune · Jul 11, 2023
Gen Z is so lacking in soft skills after lockdown that Big 4 consultants are offering classes to help new hires fit in at work KPMG U.K. CEO Jon Holt tells Fortune, “It’s important that as a business we support them as they begin their training and careers with us.” Fortune · Jul 10, 2023
Nottingham City Council leader David Mellen has not seen damning finances report in full A recent review found urgent action was needed to avoid the risk of "inappropriate financial activity" at Nottingham City Council. Nottingham Post · Jul 10, 2023
EV Interest At An All-Time High: Half Of US Car Buyers Eyeing Plug-In Models EY's Mobility Consumer Index survey reveals that nearly half of US car buyers intend to buy an electric vehicle in the next 24 months. InsideEVs · Jul 7, 2023
Even if we're in an A.I. 'hype curve,' big companies are still betting on the technology A Fortune report squares the hype with A.I.’s long-term potential. Fortune · Jul 6, 2023
Fortune · Jul 5, 2023 Employee well-being is so critical to some organizations that they’re turning it into a new C-suite role Several companies have hired chief well-being officers over the past few years as their workforce grapples with the long legacy of the COVID pandemic.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023 Morning Mail: Call to ban consultancies’ political donations, Burney sets priorities for voice, ‘floating gold’ found Transparency advocates say firms such as PwC should be banned from making political donations; Linda Burney to set out priorities for an indigenous voice
The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023 ‘Corrosive impact’: calls to ban political donations from Australia’s big four consultancies after PwC scandal The firm along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG donated $4.3m to Labor and Coalition in past decade as government contracts increased by 400%, analysis shows
Fortune · Jun 30, 2023 NBA draftees’ high income doesn't equal wealth. Here are the unique challenges that await them The income of pro athletes goes through extreme peaks and valleys. Here's how they can prepare for the future, according to Goldman Sachs.
Nottingham Post · Jun 30, 2023 Opposition leader "disturbed" as Nottingham City Council won't publish damning financial report A review found urgent action was needed to prevent "inappropriate financial activity" at Nottingham City Council
Insider UK · Jun 30, 2023 Attracting global investment is crucial in a competitive market Scotland must move with the times to remain a magnet to international firms
Birmingham Post · Jun 29, 2023 Key visit to North East set to boost regional health sector in wake of successful TechNExt festival A delegation from Spain is touring the region days after international attendees spent time at the inaugural TechNExt event
Fortune · Jun 28, 2023 Only 32% of finance leaders would speak up if they disagreed with other executives, despite their influence to drive growth and value creation A new EY report highlights the value of CFOs having a voice and building teams through "bold change."
Nottingham Post · Jun 27, 2023 Urgent action needed at Nottingham City Council to avoid 'inappropriate financial activity' A new report says problems including missing records are holding back Nottingham City Council's ability to provide "proper financial stewardship"
Fortune · Jun 19, 2023 EY CEO: ‘Entrepreneurs are already unlocking generative A.I.’s value–and making a world of difference' At least 18% of this year’s EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists are using A.I., according to EY's global chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023 Scotland more attractive to foreign investment than UK and Europe SCOTLAND remains the most attractive place in the UK for foreign direct investment (FDI) outside London, according to a survey.