The May Federal Budget saw the Government reaffirm its commitment to a ‘Future Made in Australia’ by allocating $22.7b to boost investment and rejuvenate Australia's domestic manufacturing capabilities, thereby strengthening Australia's position in the global economy. However, what are the practical implications for the manufacturing sector and whe…

In the lead-up to an election year, the Labor Government faces the task of easing cost-of-living pressures for Australians who are feeling the financial strain. While we’ve already witnessed significant announcements, such as HECs reforms, payments for trainee teachers, nurses, and social workers during university placements, and the allocation of …

In 2023 Australia began implementing Tranche 2 of its AML and CTF reforms – part of the government’s plan to align Australia’s AML regime with international standards. The reforms have far-reaching implications for Lawyers, Accountants, and Real Estate Professionals, who will be required to take a more active role in deterring money laundering and …

Turns out EY thinks this is also a good time to do a reorg similar to Deloitte. Listen for details. Check out our website big4accountingfirms.com subscribe to our youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-4-accounti…

Learn about recent news regarding Deloitte restructuring and Mckinsey severance packages https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/deloitte-2024-reorg-cost-cut/ https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/mckinsey-offering-severance-instead-layoff-2024/ Check out our website big4accountingfirms.com subscribe to our youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/TheB…

Victoria’s property market is dynamic. With the recent announcement for changes in stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties, it will make the current landscape more complex. So, what’s been the reaction to the proposal, and how should potential buyers or owners of commercial and industrial properties navigate this proposed change? 🎧Follow…

‘Option ready’ refers to a firm being able to choose which strategic option they want to pursue – whether it be continuing to enjoy equity returns, fund expansion of their business, bring new equity participants in or consider a merger opportunity. Beyond these characteristics, cultural alignment and a shifting employee landscape are also critical …

EY lays off partrners Layoff tracker: https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/big-4-accounting-firms-2023-layoffs/ Check out our website big4accountingfirms.com subscribe to our youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/th…

Innovation is a key driver of productivity for businesses. To help them achieve their objectives, the government offers various programs such as the R&D Tax Incentive and government grants. These programs encourage businesses to develop new or improved products and services, lower environmental impacts, attract potential investment and keep Austral…

COVID-19 fast-tracked flexible work practices that are now the norm, enabling employees to achieve a work-life balance. These policies – initially adopted as a necessity in the face of the global pandemic – can now be seen as part of an ESG strategy for employers. While remote work poses some challenges in terms of social connectivity, it is clear …

The Modern Slavery Index 2023 estimated that in 2021 there were 41,000 people living in a form of slavery throughout Australia. It also found that imported products such as electronics, garments, solar panels, textiles and fish were most at-risk of involving modern slavery. While Australia is one of the least vulnerable countries when it comes to m…

There is big news that Tim Ryan is stepping down as US CEO of PwC. What lessons can we learn from this? Check out our website big4accountingfirms.com subscribe to our youtube http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-4-acco…

The business world is becoming more complex with increased focus on governance, risk and reporting; a steady flow of change to taxation and superannuation; and uncertainty due to economic movement – so how does an internal finance function steer through these times? With rapid change comes challenges, which is why it’s critical businesses are nimbl…

With a growing demand for organisations to provide transparency on their commitment to sustainability and disclosure of the non-financial impacts of their business activities, it’s more important than ever to be informed about the latest ESG requirements. While we often hear about the environmental component of ESG, the term is also used to describ…

Businesses often encounter growth opportunities that exceed their immediate capital resources and this is where attracting external funding can be pivotal. Whether it's funding a specific project or seeking longer term strategic investment, there are options available to help businesses capitalise on future growth. So, with the current economic and…

While the TV series Succession has captured audiences for its dramatic storyline, themes explored through the show reflect what families can face when it comes to growing and maintaining wealth through the generations. So how can Family Offices be successful in growing wealth from generation to generation? The upcoming new financial year is an idea…

In today's podcast we discuss more news coming out of the pwc australia tax leak scandal. http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-4-accounting-firms-podcast/id1089822233?mt=2 Check out our books on amazon Big 4 Interviews…

In today's episode we discuss a recent article from guardian that criticizes the big 4 accounting firms. They mention a lot of interesting things in the article. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/guardian-trashes-big-4/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link…

In today's episode we discuss news of more layoffs at the big 4 and the path to partnership. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/big-4-accounting-firms-2023-layoffs/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-4-accounti…

In today's podcast we discuss news that Deloitte is laying off 1200 people in the United States. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/big-4-accounting-firms-2023-layoffs/

In today's podcast we discuss news that Grant Thornton is laying off employees https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/grant-thornton-lays-off-300-employees/

In today's podcast we discuss news that there might be criminal charges related to the pwc australia tax leak scandal. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/pwc-australia-tax-leak-scandal/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to…

In today's podcast we discuss the pwc australia tax leak scandal. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/pwc-australia-tax-leak-scandal/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the followi…

In today's podcast we make fun of kpmg for their undefeated streak of auditing bank failures in the United States. http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link. https://itunes.…

In October 2022, the Labor Government delivered its interim Budget. Since then, we’ve seen interest rates and cost of living increase, with many Australian businesses and individuals feeling the pinch. In the lead up to the May Budget, we’ve seen changes to superannuation, and speculation of changes to Capital Gains Tax, as well as an increased foc…

In today's podcast we discuss news that pwcers have to go back to the office. Is this the end to pwc's work from anywhere program? http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visit the following link.…

The goal of the research and development sector is to encourage new ways of thinking, boost the Australian economy and scale business internationally. While the Government has allocated spending through incentives such as EDMG, NRF, and the R&D tax incentive, should there be stronger focus and support this Federal Budget to bolster a more sustainab…

Ey has announced additional layoffs. They will be also laying people off from audit and tax. This is despite what they said earlier in the week. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/eys-official-break-plan/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interv…

As you may know, EY announced an end to project everest last week. This week EY US has announced layoffs in 2023 as a result of the economic downturn and expenses resulting from project everest. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/eys-official-break-plan/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://b…

In today's podcast we discuss news that came out in April of 2023 that EY is no longer splitting up according to their project everest plans. What does this mean for employees at EY? What does this mean for executives at EY? https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/eys-official-break-plan/ http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out o…

In today's podcast we discuss news that KPMG has been named in lawsuits over their audits of SVB bank. We also address some listeners questions and comments. http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure t…

In today's podcast I answer a question a listener had on a previous podcast.

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In today's podcast we discuss news regarding EY's germany audits. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/ey-banned-audits-germany/ make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast …

Learn how to ace your Deloitte interview https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-get-job-deloitte-head-talent-favorite-interview-question-2023-3 make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to o…

We’ve made it to the other side of COVID-19, but what does this mean for businesses feeling significant headwind on the horizon post-pandemic? In the lead up to the release of our M&A DealTracker Report, our latest episode in the Navigating the New Normal podcast series will give you a taste for where we’re headed in the world of insolvencies and d…

In today's podcast we discuss kpmg's latest scandal regarding their audits of svb bank and signature bank. What are the implications on the big 4 accounting firms and audit firms after these U.S. bank collapses. make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-…

In today's podcast we discuss news that the ey split has been delayed. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/ey-deal-hold-partners-negotiate-terms/ make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscri…

In today's podcast we discuss the recent layoffs at KPMG. They are the first big 4 to lay people in 2023. make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itunes make sure to visi…

In today's podcast we will be discussing the potential for layoffs in 2023 for the big 4 accounting firms. We will also be discussing hiring freezes and changes to starting compensation packages for new hires. make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-…

Proposed changes to land tax in Queensland were met with a great deal of resistance across the state, and nation. Heading south, New South Wales took its first steps to move away from stamp duty to a broad-based property tax. The big change yet to be seen in Victoria is the commencement of the windfalls gains tax. With one deferral already, and the…

Given the rise of cyberattacks of late, cyber security should be the number one issue for Australian businesses – cyber security and data protection has truly never been more important. But do Boards and Company Directors really understand the importance of being cyber aware, and the controls they should have in place to combat risks in their busin…

In today's podcast I want to talk about the collapse of FTX and the potential implications for the accounting industry and the big 4. make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast…

This year we saw tightening cost of living pressures, rising inflation and high interest rates, alongside a possible global recession – all in the first six months since Labor gained office. A new Government sets the tone for its leadership through its first Budget. So, with the significant interest on debt and the NDIS to fund – among other things…

In this podcast, Thomas Isbell, partner and global mobility and international employment tax specialist and Matt Darby, partner and National Head of Retail and Consumer Products industry at Grant Thornton discuss the outcomes of the Jobs and Skills Summit, including the skilled migration scheme, sentiments in the retail sector, and the future of wo…

In today's podcast we will discsus the Deloitte tik tok video that went viral earlier this month. https://twitter.com/Babygravy9/status/1565416437946224643 make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To su…

In today's podcast we discuss EY's new consulting practice. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/eys-official-break-plan/ make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe to our podcast on itun…

In today's podcast we discuss whether or not there will be an end to the big 4 accounting firms after EY breaks up. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/eys-official-break-plan/ make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.c…

In today's podcast we discuss Deloitte's latest global revenues. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/deloitte-revenue-grows-59-3-billion-2022/ make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/TheBig4AccountingFirms Check out our interview course. https://big-4-accounting-firms.teachable.com/p/big-4-interview To subscribe …

EY has decided to proceed to the next step in their break up plans. They are hashing out the details of the break up and putting it up for a partner vote. https://big4accountingfirms.com/the-blog/eys-official-break-plan/