BIZARRE: 23 - What They Never Told You

The ACT government's biggest 2022-23 contracts revealed

The government also entered into more than 1100 new contracts.

The Canberra Times · Aug 19, 2023

Who is Megan Khang's Caddie?

American pro Khang made 20 cuts out of 24 in 2022 and her bagman is no stranger to the headlines himself

Golf Monthly · Aug 11, 2023

UK retailers forced to slash prices after July washout and interest rate rise

British Retail Consortium and KPMG report shows steep annual drop in volume of sales and a rise in promotional offers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

Federal government under fire for hiring KPMG on health and climate while firm advises fossil fuels

Doctors and independent MPs say despite Labor’s reassurances, work should have been conducted by public servants and a clear conflict of interest exists

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023

How can you tell if hosting the Olympics or Commonwealth games offers value for money? Here are our expert tips

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ decision to back out of a commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games because it might cost A$6 billion to $7 billion that did “not represent value for money” raises the question: is it even possible to work out the costs and benefits of such major…

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

22 years after the $63 billion Enron collapse, a key audit review board finds the industry in a 'completely unacceptable' state

In 2001, the Big Five became the Big Four, and now the PCAOB again finds "audit quality is moving in the wrong direction"—a 40% error rate.

Fortune · Jul 26, 2023

It's not just tax. How PwC, KPMG and other consultants risk influencing public health too

Concerns about the use of private consultancy firms advising government – such as PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY – has led to a Senate inquiry.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023

Consumer confidence drops in July as ‘reality bites’

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell six points in July to minus 30 amid concerns for personal finances and the wider UK economy.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Retail sales in Scotland hit double-digit growth for first time this year

Total sales increased by 11.3% in June, food sales increased by 15.8% and non-food sales by 7.5%, according to audit professionals KPMG.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 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