Internal review led by former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski finds ‘whatever it takes’ culture at accounting firm contributed to serious ethical failure
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PwC partners who make the firm money are known as “untouchables” and “rainmakers” to whom “the rules don’t always apply”, according to a scathing cultural review that confirms the pursuit of profit often outweighed ethical responsibilities.
The review by former Telstra boss, Ziggy Switkowski, found many staff believe “revenue is king” and that partners who exceed financial expectations are considered “heroes” who are not always held accountable for their business practices.
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