Just days after cutting ties with its CEO, KPMG faces the loss of a major corporate client with Lendlease triggering a process to end a relationship dating back to the 1950s.

KPMG Australia's boss has resigned after the firm admitted to severely mishandling a whistleblower report on client confidentiality breaches.

The whistleblower scandal at KPMG hit a new gear with the resignation of its CEO on Friday. But the saga hasn’t stopped the firm offering some advice.

The imbroglio enveloping the consultancy giant reached a new gear with the resignation of its CEO on Friday. But the saga hasn’t stopped the firm dishing out tips.

Just days after cutting ties with its CEO, KPMG faces the loss of a major corporate client with Lendlease triggering a process to end a relationship dating back to the 1950s.

The firm had refused to reopen inquiries into whether confidential information was being used to win work, claims that were ultimately proved correct.