KPMG vs Deloitte | Opposing hybrid work plans spark disagreement between rival bosses

Bosses of two of the UK’s biggest accounting firms have expressed opposing views on the importance of having staff back in the office more frequently.

The Financial Times has reported on comments made by a Deloitte boss who claims that having auditors in the office more regularly would not necessarily improve the quality of their work.

The comments came after rival firm KPMG told its UK workforce they would be expected back in offices up to four days a week in the near future.

As reported by the FT, KPMG’s UK Head of Audits, Cath Burnet, told the 6,000 staff last month that working in the office was “vital to ensure we collaborate more efficiently, deliver high-quality audits, and continue to develop our technical and personal skills”.