Deloitte sniffs the wind and opts for independent directors Economy & Industry Deloitte is the latest of the Big Four firms to opt for independent directors on its governing board, following the example of both KPMG and PwC Australia.
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.
Senate bans Big Four ‘foxes’ from membership of Tax Practitioners Board ‘henhouse’ November 16, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The senate has voted to prevent Big Four partners with active financial interests from being appointed to the Tax Practitioners Board.
How government can break free of the Big Four consulting firms November 7, 2023 By John Glenn Editors' Picks Australia needs conditions for a competitive local advisory industry so it can compete internationally, writes Kiah’s John Glenn.
Universities can help fix governments that are hooked on consultants November 2, 2023 By Duncan Ivison Australian Capital Territory Close the gap between the groundbreaking research carried out in universities & institutes and decision-makers to enable governments to use it.
Premium Insights and analysis Switkowski didn’t need to be a nuclear physicist to identify PwC’s problems September 28, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry A global accounting firm with a footprint in the governance space and a network of non-executive directors has been found wanting.
‘Whatever it takes’: PwC’s poor behaviour exposed September 27, 2023 By Andrew Brown Economy & Industry A review by former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski found excessive power was conferred on PwC’s chief executive and there was a lack of independence and outside voices within the governing body.
Gaffer tape and chewing gum delivering Australia’s mission-critical services September 25, 2023 By Ed Chung Communications & Technology Technology debt creates a financial deficit and discourages decision-makers from embracing the new, writes TechnologyOne CEO Ed Chung.
Allegro Funds and PwC finalise birth of government consultancy Scyne Advisory September 21, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The signing of the sales agreement means PwC Australia has sealed the door to playing in the government space.
Premium Insights and analysis What is a power map … and how do you know if you’re on one? September 8, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Power maps are used by consulting firms seeking to identify high-value public servants in government procurement processes.
Premium Interviews Abigail Boyd: ‘Conflicts of interest and dodgy decision-making deserve sunlight’ September 4, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Greens MP Abigail Boyd chairs the committee looking into how the NSW government uses consultants. She is staggered that big four consulting firms are largely unregulated at the state level.
‘You guys are being treated like mugs’: Whistleblowers turn to politicians to be heard September 1, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Whistleblowers tell politicians how government departments are being played and why they end up agreeing to new or extended contracts.
Premium Interviews KPMG’s Andrew Yates: We may review our partnership model August 28, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Yates says he may explore a partnership model for the federal government’s review of the accounting and auditing sector.
Premium Insights and analysis ATO-PwC arrangement confirms special deals must be dragged into daylight August 1, 2023 By Bernard Keane Economy & Industry What else don’t we know about the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and its interactions with the big four?