KPMG Australia fined $450K over training test cheating
By 
Kyle Brasseur2021-09-15T15:09:00
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board announced a $450,000 fine against KPMG’s Australian subsidiary to resolve allegations of widespread cheating on personnel training tests at the firm.
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