Consulting
Private employment services have failed, watchdog is needed: Inquiry head
Julian Hill, who chaired a year-long inquiry into the $7 billion employment service sector, says privatisation has failed the unemployed and the country.
- by Shane Wright
Latest
PwC braces for Switkowski report, brings in a raft of changes
A review into the firm’s governance and structures is expected to make recommendations aimed at improving culture and operations after a damaging leak of confidential government information.
- by Sarah Danckert
‘I see them as investments’: Andrews defends Ambulance Victoria’s $500,000 bill for consultants
The premier says Ambulance Victoria’s budget is well managed and “cultural change sometimes has some costs associated with it”.
- by Broede Carmody
Opinion
Big four consultants
Consulting firms admit they’re rife with toxic behaviour. So, why do we pay them billions?
PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG admit to regularly sacking staff for misconduct. We should not accept that our policies are being crafted by those who show a pattern of bastardry.
- by Katy Hall
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Education
‘They were carnivorous’: The universities spending millions on consultants like PwC
UNSW spent $38 million on consultants in 2022, while the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland each paid out more than $37 million.
- by Sherryn Groch
PwC scandal will be referred to national anti-corruption watchdog
The Greens and integrity experts are urging the Commonwealth anti-corruption commission to investigate the tax leak scandal at consulting giant PwC.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Colin Kruger
‘Devoid of an ethical backbone’: PwC scandal raises questions about the firm
Embattled PwC is attempting to rehabilitate its image without firing any of the executives involved in the tax avoidance scandal, but questions about its integrity are not going away.
- by Colin Kruger
PwC chief steps down as tax leak scandal shreds company’s reputation
PwC Australia boss Tom Seymour has stepped down from his position as the fallout from the tax leak scandal continues to weigh on the firm.
- by Clancy Yeates
Treasury seeks legal advice on PwC tax leaker
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government is considering further action against PwC and former partners over a leak of confidential government tax plans. But he has declined to clarify whether criminal charges are being considered.
- by Colin Kruger
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Companies
Alleged Deloitte fraudster ‘used CEO’s name to lure investors’
Ex-Deloitte partner Amberjit Endow is said to have told colleagues the firm’s CEO had invested in the scheme. There is no suggestion the CEO knew of the scheme or use of his name.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Nick McKenzie
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White collar crime
Missing millions: Deloitte partner allegedly duped colleagues out of $60m
Amberjit Endow promised high-profile investors – including a former AFL champion – returns of up to 40 per cent in six months for lending him money to purchase what he claimed were Indian government-issued bonds.
- by Nick McKenzie and Simone Fox Koob
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