Legal inquiries ordered by PwC Australia into its tax leaks scandal found a “combination of multiple failings” by individuals and the firm’s governance, culture and accountability systems.
A summary of reviews by law firms King & Wood Mallesons, Allens and Linklaters concluded that the scandal – which has rocked PwC’s local operation and heightened scrutiny of the multibillion-dollar consulting sector – was due to a litany of shortcomings and missed opportunities to address problems earlier.