By Matthew Taylor
Whistleblower process 'fraught with complexity and uncertainty' says MulinoMinister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino has said the review of whistleblower legislation will aim to simplify arrangements for whistleblowers and address gaps in legal protections.
Tags: News, government, legislation, financial services, AI, KPMG, treasury, whistleblower, company, complexity
PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor
Business management consultancy KordaMentha has established a specialist tax controversy and disputes team to enhance its independent advisory capabilities and assist businesses navigating complex ATO reviews, investigations, and litigation.
Tags: News, ato, tax, appointments, litigation, advisory, dispute, investigation, consultation
PROFESSION • Miranda Brownlee
The corporate regulator has said it will undertake enforcement action against any auditor who fails to uphold professional and ethical standards in a letter recently issued to all company auditors.
Tags: war, ASIC, audit, misconduct, company
PROFESSION • Miranda Brownlee
The whistleblower who reported the audit misconduct at KPMG has exposed the bullying, poor culture, and working conditions that allegedly existed within KPMG's audit division in a series of emails.
Tags: News, AI, KPMG, whistleblower, audit
PROFESSION • Carlos Tse
Global accounting and advisory network Moore Global has appointed a new leader to its helm as the network enters its “next phase of growth and international development”.
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PROFESSION • Carlos Tse
The committee undertaking the inquiry into KPMG's audit misconduct has called for the establishment of a whistleblower protection authority, alongside other recommendations.
Tags: News, whistleblower, Parliamentary Committee, inquiry
PROFESSION • David Hollingworth
EY US has informed clients that a hacker accessed their financial and tax data over a more than two-week period in early 2026.
Tags: News, Ernst & Young, Data, Cyber Daily, cybersecurity, Big Four, 220, EY, 208, data breach
PROFESSION • Miranda Brownlee
The board of KPMG Australia has announced the appointment of John Sams as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
PROFESSION • Carlos Tse
In its latest statement of intent, ASIC has shifted its focus to helping improve audit regulation, promoting economic dynamism, and reducing the impact of scams on financial consumers, and will report its progress in its next annual performance statement.
PROFESSION • Accounting Times
The hunt is on for Australia’s top female financial professionals, with submissions and nominations now open for the Women in Finance Awards 2026.
Tags: News, Events, Momentum Media, Women in Finance, Awards, finance, war, submission
PROFESSION • Jerome Doraisamy
Moving forward, corporate accounts need to speak not only to the numbers but also to the story surrounding them.