Jun 16, 2026 – 3.21pmA KPMG partner accessed confidential Lendlease board papers evaluating audit pitches by rivals EY and PwC, contradicting claims that the data was not sensitive and did not help it win any new business.The content of the documents may have given KPMG insight into its competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as the mindset of the Lendlease board.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
KPMG accessed rival audit bids, contradicting firm’s defence
As internal documents undermine the firm’s defence, it has initiated an urgent data purge and mandatory compliance training to restore client trust.
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