The Big Con Podcast - Juggling Trust & Taxes: The PWC Tax Scandal

Juggling Trust & Taxes: The PWC Tax Scandal

06/13/23 • 29 min

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Join us as we dive into the PwC tax scandal, where insider knowledge meets gross breach of trust. We explore how PwC's involvement in shaping Australia's tax laws led to a circus of juggling interests, falling heads, and new lessons. Stay tuned for a real-life spectacle and a case of being cautionary when dealing with consultants!
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