24 August 2026

Scandal-hit KPMG Australia to cut nearly 400 jobs, warns of difficult market

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KPMG Australia said on Monday it plans to cut about 5% of its workforce, mainly in its consulting and business services divisions, affecting 27 partners and around 360 ...

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