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Executive assistant jobs have been cut in Australia and sent offshore by KPMG.

The end of the executive assistant? Corporate giant shifts roles to the Philippines

One of the country’s largest consultancies plans to offshore about 200 executive assistant positions to South-East Asia.

  • Millie Muroi

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111 Eagle Street and the Riverside Centre in Brisbane’s CBD host two of the so-called big four consulting firms – Deloitte and EY.

Former department head’s firm lands major work in consulting cash splash

A two-part investigation into government consultant and contractor use also found $25 million awarded to “big four” firms despite the LNP’s tough election stance.

  • Matt Dennien
KPMG Australia chief executive Andrew Yates said firms, including his own, are grappling with the challenges of AI.

AI is now the top worry for bosses, outranking inflation and housing

Staff shortages and inflation are no longer among the top concerns keeping C-suite executives and directors up at night.

  • Millie Muroi
The marine destruction from shark nets has reignited the debate over shark mitigation strategies.

Shark nets ‘don’t actually do anything’. So why are we using them?

“Those shark nets just aren’t very effective at protecting people. It’s time to start thinking about other things.”

  • Dominique Tassell
Tax claims for car related expenses vary widely across Sydney

The suburbs claiming the biggest tax breaks for car-related expenses

Access to public transport has a strong impact on the level of deductions claimed. This map shows how your suburb compares.

  • Matt Wade
Stephanie Arezzi was part of Deloitte Australia’s Vacationer program in late 2023. In February, she started as a graduate data analyst with the Big Four accounting firm’s artificial intelligence and data stream.

Thirty thousand people applied for Stephanie’s finance job. Two ‘soft skills’ sealed the deal

Securing a graduate role at a big four consulting firm can set you up for life. But as competition among hungry contenders intensifies, you need more than a university transcript up your sleeve.

  • Bronte Gossling
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KPMG’s head of asset and wealth management, Linda Elkins.

Our super funds are good at making money but face a rising challenge

High-profile court cases from the corporate cop, and cyberattacks on funds have underlined the pressure on super funds to improve their service to members.

  • Frances Howe
A lack of meaningful reform on addressing housing affordability keeps the nation’s business leaders up at night.

Housing crisis the top social issue keeping bosses up at night

A survey of more than 300 C-suite executives and board members has underlined their concern over the lack of progress on housing affordability.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
12 days of Christmas cost analysis by KPMG.

The six-figure sum you need to secure your true love

If you thought inflation was bad, it’s worse for those looking for love this Christmas by replicating the 12 Days of Christmas carol.

  • Millie Muroi
Mosman, Waverley and Northern Beaches LGAs are spending huge amounts on renovations rather than building additional houses.

Revealed: The Sydney LGAs splurging on home renovations

Spending on home renovations has jumped in NSW while construction of new homes has plummeted over the past seven years, KPMG analysis shows.

  • Cindy Yin and Max Maddison