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We’re Hearing PwC CRTs Will Be Rough This Year
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We’re Hearing PwC CRTs Will Be Rough This Year

  • Adrienne Gonzalez
  • May 4, 2023

The rumor mill has been worked into a lather about a reduction in force at […]

Better Late Than Never: PCAOB Fines Ex-KPMG Vice Chair of Audit Scott Marcello $100,000 In Connection With Inspection Scandal
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  • PCAOB

Better Late Than Never: PCAOB Fines Ex-KPMG Vice Chair of Audit Scott Marcello $100,000 In Connection With Inspection Scandal

  • Jason Bramwell
  • April 5, 2022

It only took five years, but Scott Marcello finally received some sort of punishment for […]

Two of the ‘KPMG 5’ Barred By the SEC Indefinitely For Being Dirty Cheaters
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Two of the ‘KPMG 5’ Barred By the SEC Indefinitely For Being Dirty Cheaters

  • Jason Bramwell
  • July 29, 2021

Ex-KPMG partners David Britt and Thomas Whittle were told by the SEC on Wednesday that […]

Last Indicted Ex-KPMG Partner to Be Sentenced In PCAOB Scandal Won’t Be Going to Prison
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Last Indicted Ex-KPMG Partner to Be Sentenced In PCAOB Scandal Won’t Be Going to Prison

  • Jason Bramwell
  • December 2, 2020

Almost three years after being indicted for his involvement in one of the biggest ethics […]

No Jail Time For Another One of the ‘KPMG 5’ Indicted In PCAOB Scandal
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No Jail Time For Another One of the ‘KPMG 5’ Indicted In PCAOB Scandal

  • Jason Bramwell
  • November 30, 2020

When former KPMG partner Thomas Whittle goes before U.S. District Court Judge J. Paul Oetken […]

Ex-KPMG Partner Thomas Whittle Is Up Next For Sentencing In PCAOB Scheme
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Ex-KPMG Partner Thomas Whittle Is Up Next For Sentencing In PCAOB Scheme

  • Jason Bramwell
  • November 2, 2020

Former KPMG partner Thomas Whittle—one of the five decision-makers at the House of Klynveld who […]

Ex-KPMG Partner Given Slap on the Wrist From Judge During Cheating Scandal Sentencing
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Ex-KPMG Partner Given Slap on the Wrist From Judge During Cheating Scandal Sentencing

  • Jason Bramwell
  • October 13, 2020

Adrienne mentioned this in Footnotes on Friday, but just in case you missed it, former […]

FYI: One of the ‘KPMG 5’ Is Scheduled to Be Sentenced on Oct. 9 (UPDATE)
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  • PCAOB

FYI: One of the ‘KPMG 5’ Is Scheduled to Be Sentenced on Oct. 9 (UPDATE)

  • Jason Bramwell
  • September 25, 2020

[Article updated with new sentencing date.] A Manhattan federal court judge will decide next month […]

SEC Takes Away Privileges From Another Felon In KPMG/PCAOB Scandal
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  • PCAOB
  • SEC

SEC Takes Away Privileges From Another Felon In KPMG/PCAOB Scandal

  • Jason Bramwell
  • January 16, 2020

David Middendorf’s trial buddy, Jeffrey Wada, the now-former PCAOB inspections leader who fed confidential information […]

Convicted Ex-KPMG Partner David Middendorf Suspended By the SEC
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  • PCAOB
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Convicted Ex-KPMG Partner David Middendorf Suspended By the SEC

  • Jason Bramwell
  • January 15, 2020

Another “KPMG 5” executive who will be serving prison time for his role in a […]

Jailed Ex-KPMG Executive Director Barred By the SEC Because Why Not?
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  • PCAOB
  • SEC

Jailed Ex-KPMG Executive Director Barred By the SEC Because Why Not?

  • Jason Bramwell
  • December 2, 2019

Cynthia Holder, one of the “KPMG 5” who was sentenced to eight months in federal […]

Ex-PCAOBer Jeffrey Wada Gets Prison Time For Being a Blabbermouth In KPMG Scheme
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  • PCAOB

Ex-PCAOBer Jeffrey Wada Gets Prison Time For Being a Blabbermouth In KPMG Scheme

  • Jason Bramwell
  • October 11, 2019

Being passed up for a promotion can cause a person to do really dumb things […]

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Daily Wire is Pissed Off About a PwC Career Program That Excludes White and Asian Candidates

  • Adrienne Gonzalez
  • February 7, 2025

Although this should have been on their radar already because PwC got sued by America First Legal over it two years ago, conservative muckraking site Daily Wire has just now…

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The Only Piece of Advice You Need to Survive Layoffs at Your Firm

  • Adrienne Gonzalez
  • August 7, 2024

Comment on "How are layoffs decisions really made?" via r/Big4 If it backfires so what, they were going to lay you off anyway. I really hope this advice gets sucked…

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Weekend Discussion: Let’s Talk Counteroffers

  • Adrienne Gonzalez
  • June 29, 2024

Earlier this week, a recruiter told me a story about a job seeker who was already employed but looking to jump elsewhere. She interviewed with a firm that really loved…

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