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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Henry Belot

EY chief blasts PwC Australia for ‘disturbing and disappointing’ tax leak scandal

EY Oceania CEO David Larocca
EY Oceania CEO David Larocca told a Senate inquiry that the tax leak scandal at PwC was damaging to public trust. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The consultancy firm EY has blasted its rival PwC for a “disturbing and disappointing” misuse of confidential government information, while arguing it upholds a higher standard of professional ethics and conduct.

That claim, made during a Senate inquiry, was questioned by senators who criticised EY for not providing basic information about how its partnership is structured, how much partners earn and what percentage of revenue comes from taxpayers.

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