Business

Unemployment climbs for second month, KPMG sheds staff

Slowdown in consulting work hits big four firm as jobless rate accelerates.

17 February 2023 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

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Business

Rise in overseas intake would boost GDP by $35bn: KPMG

More permanent arrivals are good news for the budget bottom line while avoiding hits to employment or wages, say...

20 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

ASX 100 outperforms top globals on ESG, says KPMG

Almost 90 per cent of the top 100 Australian businesses recognised climate as a financial risk up from 78 per cent in...

21 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Most CEOs expect recession, plan hiring freeze: KPMG

The firm’s annual global survey paints a gloomy prospect for the next 12 months.

14 October 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Former KPMG director joins BDO

The appointment will help drive improved business performance for clients, says the firm.

31 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints former KPMG partner

Recruit heads up “number one priority” of retail and consumer products group.

23 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

CA ANZ defends handling of KPMG case

By-laws require the identities of eight sanctioned members to remain confidential, it says.

19 July 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Government should avoid e-invoice mandate, says KPMG

Forcing the issue would mean efficiency comes at the expense of complexity.

28 March 2022 • By Philip King

Business

ASX 200 failing on climate reporting, KPMG research finds

A new study by KPMG Australia indicates just how far behind best practice ASX 200 companies are in respect of their...

29 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

CPA Australia outlines next steps in KPMG misconduct investigation

CPA Australia has provided an update on its investigation into KPMG’s internal cheating saga.

22 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

CA ANZ ‘monitoring’ KPMG cheating fallout

KPMG Australia partners and staff implicated in its internal cheating saga could soon hear from Chartered Accountants...

17 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Internal controls lag in the face of transformation: KPMG

Businesses could be doing more to ensure their policies, procedures and systems keep up with regulatory standards amid...

11 August 2021 • By John Buckley

Appointments

Big 4 partner named as Actuaries Institute president

The incoming president has urged actuaries to have the courage to speak up and lead from the front as the economy...

25 February 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Xero hires former NAB, KPMG execs

Accounting software provider Xero has recruited two major bank veterans.

22 February 2021

Tax

ASIC failed to question KPMG tax bill despite Shipton’s concerns

ASIC will commence implementing new expense policies and thresholds after an independent review took aim at its...

02 February 2021

Tax

Former KPMG partner banned over tax evasion scheme

A former KPMG partner has had his tax agent registration ripped up after the Tax Practitioners Board determined he...

12 June 2020

Regulation

Former KPMG partner secures high-ranking ATO role

A former KPMG partner has now been formally appointed as a second commissioner of the Australian Taxation Office.

16 April 2020

Business

Major acquisition, internal promotions see 104 new partners join KPMG

KPMG has appointed 104 new partners and executive directors in 2019, with more than a third coming from internal...

10 July 2019