Another KPMG leader steps aside amid audit leak scandal fallout
Eileen Hoggett, KPMG Australia's chief operating officer, has stepped aside amid an ongoing audit leak scandal. This decision follows the resignations of the firm's chief executive and head of audit, as investigations continue into allegations of misuse of confidential client documents. KPMG is facing reputational damage and potential loss of clients as it navigates the fallout from these revelations.
- ▪Eileen Hoggett has worked for KPMG for over 30 years and will return to a full-time audit role.
- ▪The scandal was brought to light by a whistleblower and has led to significant leadership changes at KPMG.
- ▪KPMG is under scrutiny for allegedly misusing confidential documents from clients like Lendlease and SingTel Optus.
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KPMG Australia chief operating officer Eileen Hoggett steps aside as audit leak fallout widensBy business reporter Nassim KhademTopic:Accounting and Auditing ServicesWed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:32pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:32pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:32pmEileen Hoggett has worked for KPMG for more than 30 years. (Sourced: kpmg.com)In short:Eileen Hoggett's move marks another major change in the firm's leadership team after the chief executive and head of audit resigned last week. Ms Hoggett will return to a full-time audit role as investigations continue.The changes come after publicly aired revelations by a whistleblower that auditors at the firm had misused confidential client documents.What's next?There could be more leadership changes at KPMG, more clients leaving the firm and wider ramifications…
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