Downer’s dramatic KPMG legal bid to test auditor limits
There’s much more at stake in how auditors do business as the engineering firm accuses KPMG of dropping the ball on a invoicing scandal.
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It’s time to smash social media
Facebook, Google and other ‘big tech’ must be made to operate in accordance with the same laws that every other company and Australian adult has to.
Downer blames KPMG for shareholder class action
KPMG will cease acting as Downer EDI’s auditor after the utilities company lodged a third party claim against the firm, arguing it is also liable in class action proceedings.
Are Australians still working from home?
A union is fighting for work from home provisions to be enshrined in workers’ contracts. Here’s how WFH currently looks across the country.
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Equity Story CEO steps down less than a year after ASX float
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Cabinet documents show an unashamedly pro-export Howard government prepared to back the rise of national business champions but was cautious over bigger reforms.
Previously stalled CBD oil initial public offer ‘opening soon’
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Big January 1 changes: What it’ll cost you
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Golden slumbers may be ending
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Warrego board split on Rinehart bid
A majority of Warrego Energy’s board of directors recommend shareholders accept the Hancock Energy takeover bid – which is worth less than the company’s shares.
Aussies making a motza in the US
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AI company pushes past $20m raised as Perennial jumps in
Artificial intelligence company Complexica has brought Perennial Partners onto the register, pushing the funds raised in the past 18 months to $22m.
Maggie Beer hires former Goodman exec as new boss
Maggie Beer Holdings has recruited its next chief executive who comes with a long history at one of Australia’s largest food companies.
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