For The Period January 2023 To December 2024, I Seek Documents: From ASIC Reflecting Discussions Between ASIC And The ATO Over Pwc Australia And The Tax Scandal Surrounding Former And Current…

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ASIC disclosed an internal email from May 2024 documenting a meeting between ASIC and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding PwC Australia's tax advice scandal. The communication, between ASIC enforcement leadership, summarizes discussions with ATO officials about PwC's handling of confidential client information and its failure to take compliance issues seriously. The email indicates the ATO had escalated concerns to PwC's CEO due to multiple issues beyond the Collins confidentiality breach. The message notes discrepancies in PwC partner Luke Sayers' testimony regarding what was discussed and reported to PwC's board, suggesting the firm's governance structures inadequately addressed the misconduct. ASIC recommended reviewing publicly available information, including Senate reports and ATO correspondence, before deciding whether to commence a formal investigation into PwC's conduct.