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KPMG

KPMG is a British multinational professional services network headquartered in London, England. It is one of the Big Four accounting firms, alongside Deloitte, EY and PwC. As of December 2024, KPMG is operated as a network of 46 firms across 145 countries, employing 275,288 people that are affiliated with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
The name "KPMG" stands for "Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler". The initialism was chosen when KMG (Klynveld Main Goerdeler) merged with Peat Marwick in 1987.
KPMG has three main divisions: financial audit, tax, and consulting. Its tax and advisory services are further divided into various service groups. In the 21st century, various firms within KPMG's global network of affiliates have been involved in regulatory actions and lawsuits.