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KPMG is in turmoil after admitting it mishandled confidential client data, leading to the resignations of CEO Andrew Yates and senior partner Julian McPherson. A whistleblower revealed sensitive information was improperly shared to win business, prompting a flawed initial investigation and a more thorough follow-up that uncovered additional breaches. The firm apologized to the whistleblower and affected clients, vowing to improve transparency and safety for future disclosures. This scandal mirrors the PwC tax leak fiasco, reigniting calls for stricter oversight in the consulting industry as regulators probe further and KPMG pledges to rebuild trust through stronger data security and accountability.

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