Archive · 30 Jul 2026
KPMG Australia Faces Unconfirmed Job Cut Rumors
KPMG Australia is a big accounting firm in Australia.
Some news said it might cut about 1,000 jobs, which is more than 10% of its workers.
The firm says it hasn't decided yet and is looking at its costs.
The cuts could hurt the part of the business that gives advice.
The company is also being investigated by several Australian regulators because of a scandal where confidential client information was used to win contracts.
A senator said the firm’s leaders made mistakes that hurt employees and that the company needs to change.
KPMG Australia has not confirmed any job cuts despite reports of up to 1,000 positions being cut.
The firm is reviewing its operating model and workforce but says no decisions have been made on specific measures.
The potential cuts would mainly affect the advisory business after an audit misconduct scandal involving confidential client data.
KPMG faces investigations from ASIC, Chartered Accountants ANZ, and the Tax Practitioners Board, and has been barred from bidding on new government work until late September.
Labor Senator Deborah O’Neil criticized the firm’s governance failures and called for reform amid the restructuring.
- Who
- KPMG Australia and its leadership
- What
- Potential job cuts and workforce review
- When
- Thursday, 2024
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Fallout from audit misconduct scandal
- Company
- KPMG Australia
- Reported Job Cuts
- Up to 1,000 positions
- Percentage of Workforce
- More than 10%
- Audit Scandal
- Confidential client data misuse
- Investigations
- ASIC, Chartered Accountants ANZ, Tax Practitioners Board