Hannah Wootton

Rear Window You'd think visiting Europe in its latest heatwave would convince anyone of the sun's power. But when Charles Kiefel is paying your airfare, nuclear still beats solar.

Rear Window Even better, any transaction should be complete before Jim Chalmers' capital tax changes go through.

The regulator will use its compulsory information-gathering powers to force Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC to reveal how they deal with internal complaints.

Andrew Yates has a lot more time to enjoy P!nk and the golf course these days.

The top-tier law firm cleared KPMG of partner misconduct without interviewing a single outsider and using a literal reading of the allegations that have since engulfed the company.

A secret report by law firm Allens reveals KPMG relied on just 14 half-hour interviews and the say-so of partners to clear itself of serious

Rear Window Michael Ebeid's attempts to win over KPMG partners are going about as well as news of his selection as chair did.

KPMG alumni hold at least 30 board and executive roles among ASX-listed companies for which the firm also acts as auditor, raising questions about perceptions of the conflict of interest in the awarding of audit contracts.

Rear Window The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra may have emerged victorious in the Federal Court battle with Jayson Gillham, but its former boss Sophie Galaise got a bruising.

Deficiencies in law firm Allens' initial investigation into misconduct at KPMG's audit division have raised concerns that lawyers are breaching professional obligations by producing light-touch reviews to clear clients.