Jul 13, 2026 – 11.59amKPMG alumni hold at least 30 board and executive roles among ASX-listed companies for which the firm also acts as auditor, raising questions about perceptions of the conflict of interest in the awarding of audit contracts.The number of the firm’s former staff is well ahead of their peers in roles at corporations for which it also acts as an auditor. Nearest rival EY has at least 19 alumni on the boards where it also acts as auditor, according to a new analysis. PwC has at least 16 alumni on audit client boards, while Deloitte has 13.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles