PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

The association has called for whistleblower protections for individuals and entities who disclose information to professional bodies, along with other changes.

PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

Accounting firms are increasingly shifting their focus from traditional compliance roles to advisory services, such as strategic guidance and analytics, to cultivate deeper relationships with their clients, according to a NAB report.

PROFESSION • David Hollingworth

Infamous cyber extortion group ShinyHunters has given the professional services giant until the end of the month to pay up or face a data leak.

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

The Supreme Court of ACT has dismissed a massage parlour owner’s proceedings against a solicitor, administrators, and an insolvency practitioner who assisted him with putting his debt-ridden business under voluntary administration.

PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

The corporate regulator has pursued administrative action against 36 approved SMSF auditors between January and June this year, increasing the total actions against SMSF auditors to 64 for FY26.

PROFESSION • Miranda Brownlee

KPMG’s chief executive has apologised for the firm’s “serious breach of trust” after an Allens investigation confirmed allegations that client information was inappropriately retained in a locker by former chief operating officer Eileen Hoggett.

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

In line with the Commonwealth of Australia’s independent review into KPMG, the big four firm has agreed not to bid for new work with the Victorian government and to withdraw from most of its current tender processes.

PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

Minister 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.

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.

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.