Event Brief
Macquarie Group drops KPMG from audit contract
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
Summary: KPMG said it is facing consequences of its “past failings” after Macquarie Group dropped the accounting firm from its audit contract. The change was presented as a response to KPMG’s prior performance issues.
WHO: KPMG; Macquarie Group
WHAT: Macquarie Group dropped KPMG from its audit contract, and KPMG said it is facing consequences of its past failings.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 4:24 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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