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'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

'Naive, embarrassing': KPMG chair-elect's email apology

The chairman-to-be of a major consultancy firm has issued a mea culpa for casting doubt on whistleblower claims detailed by a federal senator.

AAP · Aug 10

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

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

Turf war: fake grass is growing in popularity in Australia, despite concerns about its impact

Environmental groups say the allure of evergreen synthetic turf contrasts to its microplastic pollution levels and heat absorption.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2023