EY & PwC

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.

PwC: PwC is one of the Big Four accounting firms in Australia, previously involved in a tax leaks scandal that triggered parliamentary inquiries. The firm is undergoing significant transformation and welcomes the opportunity to contribute to strengthening trust in the industry.

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.

PwC: PwC is cited for a past scandal involving the leakage of confidential government information, further illustrating a pattern of wrongdoing within the consulting industry.

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

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

EY: James Chapman previously served as the Global Mining and Metals Operations Leader at EY before joining FTI Consulting.

PwC: Franz Wentzel previously held the position of Global Mining & Metals Industry Leader at PwC before joining FTI Consulting.