KPMG

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Barclays Africa Group Ltd. ditched KPMG LLP South Africa as one of its two auditors, the first major local bank to do so, in another blow to the embattled accounting firm’s hopes of survival in the country.

KPMG LLP’s South African unit is flying in trouble shooters from around the globe and hurriedly meeting clients to stem any further loss of business after becoming embroiled in three evolving scandals.

The online career resource sought employee feedback on a number of factors including reputation, firm culture, diversity, and job satisfaction.

All staff will face background checks every two years to try improve the firm's reputation.

Initial coin offerings have raised billions of dollars for startups while attracting criminals and authorities around the globe. Now, the young market may get some help cleaning up from the Big Four consulting firms.

The Ole Miss Patterson School of Accountancy will debut the master of accountancy and data analytics and the master of taxation and data analytics programs this fall.

The second annual class will feature 135 students in the "future-ready" course.

KPMG International unveils Watson-enabled cognitive solutions; PKF O’Connor Davies subsidiary adds cryptocurrency hedge fund offering; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

KPMG makes two national hires; BerryDunn adds 14 professionals; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.

The firms were recognized by Junior Achievement USA for their charitable efforts over the last year.

Foreign affiliates of KPMG, Deloitte & Touche and BDO have agreed to settle charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission for getting involved in audit work that circumvented the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s full oversight.

SASB collaborates with Fordham University to advance sustainability education; Rea & Associates launches new website; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

The firm has formed an alliance with Okta, providing its clients with single sign-on and other identity and access management tools.

The National Association for Female Executives honored organizations with diverse leadership, including the Big Four and beyond.

For the anniversary of its “Family for Literacy” effort, the Big Four firm will be making major donations across the country this March.”

The Big Four and other accounting businesses were recognized for their culture and innovation.

A merger with Denver-based Hein gave the West Coast giant 33 new clients.

The U.K. Financial Reporting Council opened a probe into KPMG LLP’s audits of Carillion Plc, after the builder collapsed under a mountain of debt earlier this month.

Dixon Hughes Goodman appoints director of change management; CohnReznick grows transactional advisory team; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.