About this episode

The episode discusses KPMG Australia's crisis involving misuse of confidential client information and its implications for the consulting industry.

KPMG Australia is facing its biggest crisis in years after allegations that confidential client information was misused to help win lucrative audit contracts. In this episode, Amy Bainbridge talks to finance reporter Richard Henderson about what emerged from an explosive parliamentary hearing, and why more senior executives are stepping down. We also examine the scandal’s broader implications for the consulting industry, investors and corporate Australia. Why has so little changed since PwC's own confidentiality scandal – and are the industry's rules fit for purpose? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Amy Bainbridge

Guest: Richard Henderson

Topics covered

• KPMG crisis
• audit contracts
• confidentiality scandal
• consulting industry
• corporate governance

Keywords

• KPMG
• audit
• confidentiality
• scandal
• corporate Australia
• PwC
• executives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KPMG Australia, PwC

Places: Australia

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