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Updated on: Jul 2026
After Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another Layoffs
Layoffs

After Earlier Cuts, KPMG Plans Another Layoffs

Jul 11, 2026

KPMG Ends Summer Friday Early Finish, Sparking Employee Backlash

Last week, Big Four firm KPMG- UK withdrew the Summer Friday early finish benefit, triggering empl...

Compensation
Jun 19, 2026
KPMG Ends Summer Friday Early Finish, Sparking Employee Backlash

KPMG Faces First Major Client Loss as Whistleblower Scandal Deepens

KPMG Australia is facing a growing corporate crisis after chief executive Andrew Yates and senior pa...

Industry
Jun 2, 2026
KPMG Faces First Major Client Loss as Whistleblower Scandal Deepens

KPMG Launches New Internal Monitoring Tool

In a significant shift toward data-driven workforce management, KPMG has launched a specialized inte...

Industry
May 5, 2026
KPMG Launches New Internal Monitoring Tool
KPMG UK Audit Layoffs: Why 440 Qualified Accountants are Facing Redundancy
Layoffs

KPMG UK Audit Layoffs: Why 440 Qualified Accountants are Facing Redundancy

In a rare move for a “Big Four” audit practice, KPMG UK has notified nearly 600 employees in its audit division that their positions are at risk.  Following a formal consultation process expected to conclude in mid-May 2026, the firm anticipates that approximately 440 staff members—roughly 6% of the 7,100-strong division—will ultimately leave the organization. The Attrition Paradox: Too Many […]

Mar 30, 2026
NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO
Industry

NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO

India’s audit regulator, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has released a series of scathing inspection reports highlighting significant procedural lapses across firms affiliated with global giants PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO. The reports, published on March 16, 2026, expose deep-seated issues ranging from independence breaches and fraud risk miscalculations to the discovery of a […]

Mar 19, 2026
KPMG Partner Fined $7,000 for Using AI to Pass a Test on AI Ethics
Industry

KPMG Partner Fined $7,000 for Using AI to Pass a Test on AI Ethics

In a striking case of corporate irony, a senior partner at KPMG Australia has been slapped with a A$10,000 (approximately $7,000) fine for using artificial intelligence to cheat on a mandatory internal training test—about artificial intelligence. The Breach of Ethics by KPMG Senior Partner The incident occurred during a July 2025 assessment designed to ensure leadership competency in emerging […]

Feb 18, 2026
Heartbreaking Story of a Bengaluru Techie’s Workplace Burnout
Social Media

Heartbreaking Story of a Bengaluru Techie’s Workplace Burnout

A Bengaluru-based professional and former employee of Big Four firms KPMG and Deloitte shared a harrowing account of how extreme workplace pressure led to a complete physical and mental breakdown. Her viral social media post has now reignited the global debate on “hustle culture.” Her story serves as a stark warning about the hidden costs […]

Feb 9, 2026
KPMG Global Services Inaugurates New Office in Kolkata
Industry

KPMG Global Services Inaugurates New Office in Kolkata

Strengthening its commitment to the “City of Joy,” the KPMG Global Services Delivery Platform (KGSDP) has officially inaugurated its new, specialized Tax office in Kolkata. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the firm, which has seen its local workforce grow from a small team of 50 to over 200 highly skilled professionals in just […]

Jan 31, 2026
KPMG Appoints Geeta Verma as Director – Talent Acquisition
Appointments

KPMG Appoints Geeta Verma as Director – Talent Acquisition

KPMG India has appointed Geeta Verma as Director – Talent Acquisition, reinforcing its commitment to building a future-ready workforce across its audit, tax, and advisory businesses. Based in Gurugram, Haryana, Geeta will lead the firm’s talent acquisition strategy, aligning recruitment efforts with KPMG’s growth priorities and evolving workforce needs. Strategic Role in Human Capital Development […]

Oct 28, 2025
EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps
Hiring

EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte Intensify Partner Hiring to Fill Capability Gaps

EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC—are witnessing an unprecedented wave of partner movements as they aggressively recruit from one another to fill capability gaps and reinforce high-demand service lines. Over the past three months alone, more than 60 partners have switched firms, marking one of the most intense talent reshuffles in recent years. The moves are […]

Sep 12, 2025
Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs
Employment

Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG Emerge as Executive Talent Hubs

A growing number of professionals from the Big Four accounting and consulting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—are making their way into India’s corporate C-suites, signaling a shift in how companies source leadership talent. Industry experts estimate that between 30 to 50 senior professionals transition each year from these firms into executive roles across sectors such […]

Aug 18, 2025
KPMG, DUT, and UNESCO Mentor 200+ Youth for Career Success
Partnership

KPMG, DUT, and UNESCO Mentor 200+ Youth for Career Success

In a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between education and employment, KPMG South Africa, Durban University of Technology (DUT), and UNESCO have successfully equipped more than 200 students with essential workplace skills. The initiative, delivered through UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy (GSA), forms part of KPMG’s global commitment to economically empower 10 million disadvantaged youth […]

Jul 21, 2025