PROFESSION • By Carlos Tse

KPMG legally advised that ‘no further action was needed’

The firm was "not considered" to have breached its code of conduct and values, according to legal documents that reveal the firm was advised it would not be required to take any further action regarding the whistleblowers’ allegations.

2 more senior executives depart KPMG

The scandal-plagued accounting firm has seen another two top officials depart days before the next scheduled public hearing into allegations of misconduct and whistleblower mismanagement.

PROFESSION • By Amelia McNamara

RBA keeps rates on hold amid softer inflation data, declining house prices

The RBA has decided to keep the cash rate target on hold at 4.35 per cent after the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in below the RBA's expectations.

ECONOMY • By Miranda Brownlee

Grant Thornton Australia says $1bn buyout to feed burgeoning growth strategy

Following its confirmation that it will be joining Grant Thornton’s global multinational platform, the domestic operation has said while services remain the same, it will realise “market-leading career pathways” for future generations.

PROFESSION • By Carlos Tse

Repeal of some tranche 1 provisions induces head-scratching

Following the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing provisions, one tax expert has stressed that small businesses must wait for the rubber stamp before restructuring.

TAX • By Carlos Tse

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