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Updated on: Jul 2026
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KPMG Launches New Internal Monitoring Tool
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KPMG Launches New Internal Monitoring Tool

In a significant shift toward data-driven workforce management, KPMG has launched a specialized internal dashboard to track how its consultants utilize artificial intelligence. Initially rolled out to the firm’s U.S. advisory division, the tool allows both employees and management to monitor AI adoption levels, marking a transition from experimental usage to measurable productivity. KPMG Gamifying AI Adoption The […]

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

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NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO
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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 […]

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

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Heartbreaking Story of a Bengaluru Techie’s Workplace Burnout
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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 […]

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KPMG Global Services Inaugurates New Office in Kolkata
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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 […]

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KPMG Appoints Geeta Verma as Director – Talent Acquisition
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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 […]

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

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