By Meghna Sharma KPMG International Limited is a British multinational professional services company, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company specialises in a wide range of professional services, including financial audits, risk assessments, compliance, tax planning, legal advisory, transfer pricing and business consultancy. KPMG serves multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, infrastructure, technology and energy. Its global structure comprises of independent firms affiliated to KPMG International Limited.
| Details | Info |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | William Barclay Peat
James Marwick |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| CEO | Bill Thomas |
| Sector | Professional services |
Company Profile
KPMG traces its origin to the late 19th century but was established in its current form by the merger of KMG, an entity formed by the merger of Dutch, British and German firms in 1979, and Peat Marwick, an American firm, in the year 1987.
KPMG expanded its operations and established offices in emerging markets in the 1990s. In October 2007, KPMG’s member firms in United Kingdom, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany merged to form KPMG Europe LLP.
KPMG expanded its service offerings to include digital transformation and cybersecurity in the second decade of the 21st century. In May 2024, KPMG’s firms in Switzerland and United Kingdom merged together.
KPMG is one of the top four accounting firms in the world, offering its services to governments, businesses and other entities worldwide. The company operates in 152 countries, with a network of over 750 offices.
KPMG has adopted globally consistent reporting standards through initiatives like benchmarking report. The firm is also focusing on environmental resilience and social challenges through initiatives like KPMG Impact.
Origin Country
KPMG doesn’t have a single country of origin because it was formed by the merger of Dutch, British, German and American firms. However, it is currently headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company’s biggest market is the United States where it has 75 offices.
Market Capitalisation
KPMG does not have a market capitalisation because it is a private company and not a publicly traded entity.