Sex harassment laws under spotlight in #MeToo era
Australia's sexual harassment laws could be overhauled and possible criminal charges introduced for offenders as a result of an inquiry into why the issue continues to plague many workplaces.
PwC partners sent anonymous #MeToo report
A letter sent to almost two dozen senior partners of PwC Australia complained that the firm tolerated inappropriate partner behaviour including sexual harassment and affairs.
Business still unsure of new accounting standards
One in three businesses remain uncertain about how to deal with new accounting standards around revenue recognition for contracts despite the rules kicking in this year.
KPMG accused of ‘unacceptable deterioration’ in audits
KPMG has been sternly rebuked by the UK accounting watchdog for an "unacceptable deterioration" in the quality of audit work it performs for Britain's largest publicly traded companies.
Deloitte buys risk firm Connected Analytics
Deloitte has purchased boutique risk consulting firm Connected Analytics as it looks to take advantage of growing demand for risk experts in the finance industry.
Karbon's $7m to target MYOB-Reckon merger fail
Blackbird Ventures has backed a maker of cloud accounting practice management software that is hoping to capitalise on Reckon and MYOB's woes.
Tech entrepreneur as seen on TV
Christian Beck is the latest tech success story to enlist documentary makers to track him. Rather than self-aggrandisement he says it's to attract top talent to work with him.
AMP spends up to speed up compo process
AMP could spend as much as $70 million to hire consultants to help find examples of shoddy advice so the under siege company can compensate wronged customers.
Labor calls on Dutton to explain contract cancellation
The opposition wants to know why the government made payments of more than $17 million to consulting firm Accenture if it was dissatisfied with progress on a contract.
Do-it-yourself automation from $35,000
Boutique consulting firm Mindfields aims to undercut high-priced IT consultants with a new do-it-yourself service to help clients use "robotic process automation" to have software replace human labour within their business.
Home Affairs ended Accenture project early: Auditor-General
The Department of Home Affairs ended a $17.6 million, two-year project with management consultancy Accenture a year early because it "had not been satisfied with the performance" of the firm, according to an audit report.
Knock down price won't add up for PPB accountants
How low will PwC go?
Risk experts in high demand
A shortage of risk management professionals is seeing companies, especially those in the financial services sector, fighting to recruit and keep experienced staff.
Firm offers accounting advice as a subscription
A mid-tier firm is offering a $1500 a year service that provides unlimited access to the firm's experts, amid a warning from the corporate regulator that "surprisingly few" companies are ready for a series of major new accounting standards.
KPMG cuts jobs, sends in partners to save South Africa
KPMG will parachute in executives and cut up to 400 local jobs to rescue its South African business, following a client exodus over scandals.
Companies in dark on new leasing accounting standard
New accounting rules will force companies to book the majority of lease liabilities onto their balance sheets for the first time.
Reckon's race is run in the cloud accounting battle
The writing was on the wall for struggling accounting software player Reckon. MYOB pulling out of the deal was just the cherry on top.
MYOB pulls out of Reckon deal, shares tumble
MYOB backs out of Reckon deal, announcing an $80 million strategy to build up its practice management tools and win accounting firms.
Quintis accused of improper accounting
It is alleged that Quintis' accounts did not include a corresponding liability for forestry work over the life of a project on behalf of investors who paid upfront rent and annual fees.
Risk platform aims to disrupt big four premium
An online talent platform for risk, compliance and audit experts aims to win customers by dramatically undercutting the charge-out rates of the big four accounting and consulting firms Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC.
Auditor reports 'diluted, suppressed and ignored'
Internal auditors are having their reports "diluted or suppressed" or even seeing their careers derailed when they raise red flags within large corporations.
Trusts under spotlight for tax strategies
Two new anti-avoidance rules announced in the federal budget put the kybosh on some aggressive tax-planning techniques.
Accenture gets into media planning
Accenture is expanding its reach into the advertising world with the launch of a service to help clients with their digital advertising management and purchasing.
CPA board prevails in AGM showdown
The new board of CPA Australia and its chairman have triumphed over rebel members in a battle over the way the embattled accounting body is run.
Fiery CPA AGM calls for stripping Alex Malley's life membership
Disgruntled CPA Australia members have demanded former CEO Alex Malley and his board have their life membership stripped at a fiery AGM on Tuesday night.
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