Accounting firms as gatekeepers: Navigating contemporary governance and accounta
In recent years, some of the world’s largest accounting firms have been in the spotlight for controversies involving conflicts of interest, audit failures or complicity in corporate scandals with global repercussions. As gatekeepers, auditors play a significant role in safeguarding the interests of the public. National reforms are presently being considered to mitigate the loss of public trust in accounting firms.
This seminar brings together three experts from industry and academia to discuss recent developments from regulatory and ethical perspectives, drawing insights from domestic and international experience. Join us for an engaging discussion of strategies for enhancing the regulation of the audit sector and public trust.
The seminar is jointly organised by Monash Business School’s Corporate Law, Organisation and Litigation Research Group and the Monash Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS), Faculty of Law, Monash University.
Event Details
- Date:
- 30 September 2026 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Venue:
- The Skyroom, Level 14, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000
Description
In recent years, some of the world’s largest accounting firms have been in the spotlight for controversies involving conflicts of interest, audit failures or complicity in corporate scandals with global repercussions. As gatekeepers, auditors play a significant role in safeguarding the interests of the public. National reforms are presently being considered to mitigate the loss of public trust in accounting firms.
This seminar brings together three experts from industry and academia to discuss recent developments from regulatory and ethical perspectives, drawing insights from domestic and international experience. Join us for an engaging discussion of strategies for enhancing the regulation of the audit sector and public trust.
The seminar is jointly organised by Monash Business School’s Corporate Law, Organisation and Litigation Research Group and the Monash Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS), Faculty of Law, Monash University.
Event Contact
- Name
- MBUS events team
- mbus-events@monash.edu
- Phone
- Organisation