Auditors’ reputations as the market’s rule-abiding, meticulous gatekeepers of financial integrity have been dealt quite a blow by the KPMG audit leaks scandal. In small comfort, stereotypes that they’re boring bean counters are also being scuppered.At least, if KPMG’s recently ousted chief executive Andrew Yates′ socialising is any guide. It turns out the career auditor is quite a fan of pop concerts and rounds of golf. Especially when enjoyed with chief executives of companies with active audit tenders on the market.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles