EY & KPMG

EY: EY is one of the Big Four accounting firms in Australia that may be subject to new regulations, including potential separation of audit and consulting services. EY Oceania CEO David Larocca expressed support for many of the proposed options.

KPMG: KPMG is one of the Big Four accounting firms under scrutiny in Australia, currently embroiled in a scandal over alleged sharing of confidential company information. The firm faces potential regulatory changes.

EY: EY fired two employees involved in the data breach and faces reputational damage due to the incident, adding to a series of scandals in the consulting sector.

KPMG: KPMG is mentioned as another 'Big 4' firm facing a scandal involving the misuse of confidential client information, contributing to the overall negative perception of the consulting sector.

EY: EY is a consulting partner for Microsoft — Microsoft Frontier, helping to expand the initiative globally.

KPMG: KPMG is a consulting partner for Microsoft — Microsoft Frontier, helping to expand the initiative globally.