Conflicts of interest need active management, Colbeck says February 8, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Senator Richard Colbeck says conflicts of interest must be overseen by people committed to ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Audit office slams inefficient DFAT for passport performance February 7, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Federal The ANAO found 56% fewer passport applications were processed per full-time staff member during 2022-23 than in the year before the pandemic.
Premium Insights and analysis Colbeck’s committee’s unfinished business February 6, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The committee must reflect on how to ensure government departments are tooled up to better monitor the work done by the private sector.
‘Higher scrutiny’ on all of us following PwC dramas, says Scyne February 5, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Scyne Advisory has told a parliamentary committee that PwC’s tax leaks saga has rightly led to higher levels of scrutiny from clients.
PwC submits homework before Christmas February 5, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry News of the firm’s Christmas dash has come as parliamentarians at a federal and state level begin to gear up for committee hearings.
Premium Interviews We must keep an open mind on making necessary changes, says Deloitte CEO February 1, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Deloitte chief executive officer Adam Powick says he has identified several key issues within professional services that need further reflection.
Canberrans love to shop but South Australia wins on economic activity January 31, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Australian Capital Territory South Australia tops the list of states & territories in terms of real economic activity, according to CommSec’s State of the States report.
Premium Insights and analysis Auditing the auditor-general: Grant Hehir’s greatest hits January 30, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Outgoing auditor-general Grant Hehir has had a notable run shining a light on government administration without fear or favour.
Premium Insights and analysis What benefit will private companies get from climate reporting? January 29, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Treasury says several benefits to climate reporting are difficult to quantify but a reduction in the cost of capital is among them.
Premium Insights and analysis The PwC effect: What becomes of consultancies in 2024? January 24, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Mandarin asks experts what might happen to consultancies and other organisations that work with government in 2024.
Baird joins KPMG board as consulting firms shape up for more inquiries January 24, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Former NSW premier Mike Baird and former Accenture boss Jane Hermstritch have increased KMPG’s independent board membership.
Premium Insights and analysis A year after the PwC scandal broke, what have we learned? January 22, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The only way to deal with poor corporate behaviour is to ensure adequate checks and balances, with sufficient penalties as a deterrent.
Premium Insights and analysis A deep dive into sustainability reporting audit provisions January 17, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Those who know little to nothing about sustainability reporting will look at audit provisions and ask what the heck it all means.
Only defeating Hamas will create a more stable Middle East, says expert January 17, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Federal Long-time Middle East observer Kenneth Katzman says defeating Hamas would be a step forward in reaching peace in the region.
Premium Interviews Bureaucrats taking action only after questions on notice reveals ‘failure of internal controls’: Shoebridge January 16, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry ‘It shouldn’t require an external shove to get core government business done,’ says Greens senator David Shoebridge.