KPMG Australia to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Reduce Partner Pay

KPMG Australia to Cut Hundreds of Jobs, Reduce Partner Pay

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Shivangi
Jul 14, 2026 9:55 PM IST
Category News

Synopsis

KPMG Australia could cut more than 1,000 jobs and slash partner pay by up to 20%, according to a report, as the firm deals with allegations over the misuse of confidential information.

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Chapter one

Key Highlights

  • KPMG Australia is preparing to axe hundreds of jobs, according to a report.
  • Partner compensation may be slashed by as much as a fifth.
  • The steps come after claims employees abused confidential information in order to win contracts.

KPMG Australia to cut hundreds of jobs and slash partner pay up to 20% in response to allegations it misused confidential information.

The job cuts have not yet been finalised and could be larger than 1,000 positions, the report added, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Chapter two

Restructuring Plans Under Review

KPMG Australia has about 10,000 staff members across its national network of offices and more than 600 partners, according to its website. As the firm deals with allegations that it failed to protect its confidential information, the reported job cuts and partner pay reductions remain on the table.

Source: Reuters


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