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KPMG confirms ex-COO stashed confidential Lendlease docs in locker
KPMG has confirmed that former chief operating officer Eileen Hoggett kept confidential Lendlease documents in a locker at the firm's Sydney office, after fresh inquiries substantiated whistleblower allegations.
Macquarie launches formal review of KPMG audit tender process
Macquarie Group is conducting a review into the appointment of KPMG as its auditor, as the accounting giant reels from a whistleblower's accusations of client data breaches.
KPMG says new CEO John Sams to build ‘more accountable’ firm
KPMG has appointed John Sams as its new CEO, promising the homegrown executive will deliver on an action plan drafted in the wake of the leaks scandal to build a “stronger, more accountable firm”.
Seven KPMG partners fined for misusing confidential client information
KPMG has fined seven partners, some as much as $180,000, for misusing confidential client information in May.
KPMG partner dropped from Westpac audit, will leave firm
One of the KPMG partners who shared confidential client information has stepped away from the firm’s audit with Westpac and will leave the firm. 
Allens probe of KPMG whistleblower claims knocked by senators
An initial investigation by law firm Allens that cleared KPMG over a whistleblower's allegations of misuse of confidential data has been slammed by parliamentary committee members as lacking independence.
ASIC launches review of Big 4 audit complaints amid KPMG scandal
The fallout from the KPMG leaks scandal has widened, with the corporate regulator launching a review of audit complaints to the Big 4 accounting firms. 
New KPMG chair accused Labor senator of false statements
KPMG's newly appointed chairman Mike Ebeid previously accused Labor senator Deborah O'Neill of making "completely false" statements to the senate when she revealed a whistleblower's allegations of misconduct at the firm.
Treasury recommends splitting off audit function in Big Four firms
A Treasury report has suggested splitting audit functions off from multidisciplinary professional services firms, following whistleblower claims that KPMG leaked confidential client information.
Phoslock class action wins access to FTI, KPMG reports
A shareholder class action has won access to reports by FTI Consulting and KPMG that were commissioned by water remediation company Phoslock, with a judge finding they were not created for the dominant purpose of providing legal advice.