# Big money, client secrets, and a silenced whistleblower: Inside the KPMG scandal

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Podcast: [7am](https://stenobird.com/podcast/7am-529740)
Published: 2026-06-29T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

KPMG is one of the biggest, wealthiest and most powerful consulting firms in the country – auditing and advising everything from major companies to governments. It is trusted with some of the most sensitive information in Australia. Now that trust is at the centre of a major scandal.  A whistleblower raised concerns that confidential client information was being used to chase new work. What followed has forced out senior leaders, exposed the treatment of the person who spoke up, and raised bigger questions about the firms governments have come to rely on to do the work once done inside the public service. Today, ABC business reporter Daniel Ziffer on KPMG, the scandal inside one of the Big Four consulting firms, and why the fallout reaches far beyond one company. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: ABC business reporter Daniel Ziffer Photo:  AAP Image/Lukas Coch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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