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KPMG

Lessons From L’affaire Scott London: Don’t Talk About Your Clients While Quoting Caddyshack

Caleb Newquist
April 10, 2013

I love Peter Henning's suggestion that ex-KPMG partner Scott London was swapping Caddyshack quotes with his golfing buddy. Everyone having few drinks after playing a round inevitably sees someone walk by with a hideous headpiece and says, "When you buy a hat like this I bet you get a free bowl of soup." I think it's a law in Florida that you have to recite that line.

KPMG

Would You Rather: Have Part II of PCAOB Inspection Report Released or Find Out an Audit Partner Passed Along Inside Information?

Caleb Newquist
April 9, 2013

Oh, to be a Big 4 firm these days. Yes, billions of dollars flow in […]

KPMG

(UPDATE) KPMG to Resign as Herbalife’s Auditor; Who’s Next? A: Skechers

Caleb Newquist
April 9, 2013

~ Several updates below including the name of the partner fired by KPMG and statements […]

What Is the Code For Watching This Video From PwC Philly’s Oscars Event?

Adrienne Gonzalez
April 8, 2013

I am beginning to think PwC's Philadelphia office is purposely trying to end up on […]

KPMG

The South Dakota Retirement System Has Dumped KPMG

Adrienne Gonzalez
April 5, 2013

So far, KPMG has not been posting passive aggressive status updates on Facebook in revenge: […]

Deloitte

Deloitte Employees Understandably Jumpy After Receiving ‘My Compliance Violations’ Email

Caleb Newquist
April 4, 2013

Something from the mailbag this morning: Wanna see 60,000+ employees freak-out for a hot second […]

Please Don’t Celebrate the End of Busy Season By Doing the Harlem Shake

Caleb Newquist
April 3, 2013

This effort was put forth by a team in the E&Y San Antonio office and […]

Comp/Bonus/Promotion Watch ’13: PwC Overachievers Should Prepare Acceptance Speeches

Caleb Newquist
April 3, 2013

It's April, which means there are three short months left in PwC's fiscal year. This also means your practice leaders are warming you up for the annual meeting expectations process. Along with that come promotions, bonuses, and all the other things that make all your sleep deprivation and 10 extra pounds worth it.