Premium Insights and analysis Three issues with Senate estimates questions on notice homework Editors' Picks It’s almost time for senators to put their game face on and quiz public servants about how departments are run and money is spent.
Premium Insights and analysis A cheat sheet for Colbeck and co. finalising the consultancies report May 13, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Some thoughts that might help the three senatorial musketeers along their merry way in the lead-up to finalising their consultancies report.
PwC keeps O’Neill at bay, citing ‘confidentiality’ May 1, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry PwC has refused to provide a parliamentary committee with a copy of the regulations of the PwC global network under which the firm defaulted.
Six countries may be involved in PwC tax saga, TPB says April 23, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Tax Practitioners Board confirms it has evidence suggesting more than 22 individuals in six countries may have had some involvement in the PwC tax leak saga.
Bellchambers Barrett wins Finance audit, replacing PwC April 8, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry PwC is no longer the Department of Finance’s auditor for a whole of government property services program, a question on notice has revealed.
Premium Insights and analysis Is it time for an audit regulator in Australia? April 3, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry PwC Australia falling foul of American regulators’ rules on reporting adverse events begs the question of whether Australia needs similar regulations.
Senators unhappy with PwC shutting the door on Linklaters findings March 22, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry PwC believes anything provided to the practice internationally by Linklaters is legal advice and as such is privileged.
Global PwC chiefs must be grilled, Pocock says March 19, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Greens are calling for PwC International Limited to answer questions before a powerful committee on how it runs PwC Australia by remote.
Premium Insights and analysis Policymakers ignore history at their peril March 11, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry History rather than histrionics of outrage and controversy will assist in delivering reasoned policy outcomes.
Premium Insights and analysis Three senators and their government-procurement conundrums February 28, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks Accountants and most consultants are very simple folks, as there are only two things of consequence that matter in their professional lives.
Finance still knee-deep in PwC review February 26, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Finance deputy secretary Andrew Jaggers said a review was necessary to ensure PwC was suitable to continue doing government work.
Premium Insights and analysis Talk is cheap but changing rules around partnerships requires spine February 20, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry The Colbeck committee can think about problems posed by business partnerships but recommendations must turn into action.
Premium Insights and analysis PwC-busting senators give regulators homework on global links February 19, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry ASIC asked if international regulators can inform which global PwC partners had access to confidential tax policy information.
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.
Former ASIC chief accountant ‘very surprised’ when TPB raised PwC alarm January 8, 2024 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry PwC partner Jan McCahey told a senate committee the TPB’s findings against PwC and former partner Peter Collins were inconsistent with her experience within the firm.
