KPMG
U.S. Headquarters:
345 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10154
Employees: 123,322
U.S. CEO: Timothy Flynn
Website:
http://www.kpmg.com
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Page
KPMG is a global network of professional
services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. It
operates in 145 countries.
KPMG employment is made up of 7,159 partners,
92,924 client service professionals, and 23,239 administration
and support staff working in member firms around the world. 47%
of all employees are female. Total employment increased 9.3%
over the past year. 51% of employees work in audit division.
While KPMG Global headquarters are in Amsterdam,
the Netherlands, U.S. headquarters are in New York City.
KPMG is a member of the Big Four group
of accounting firms. In 2007, the entire KPMG organization reported
global revenues of $19.8 billion, up from $16.9 billion in 2006,
with $6.5 billion in North and South America.
Europe, Middle East and Africa accounted
for $8.8 billion in revenue and the Asia-Pacific sector generated
$2.1 billion.
KPMG was named by Fortune magazine as one
of the Best Companies to Work For in America.
History
KPMG was formed in 1987 with the merger
of Peat Marwick International (PMI) and Klynveld Main Goerdeler
(KMG), and their respective member firms.
Spanning three centuries, the organization's
history can be traced through the names of its principal founding
members, whose initials form the name KPMG.
K stands
for Klynveld
Piet Klynveld founded the accounting firm Klynveld Kraayenhof
& Co. in Amsterdam, in 1917.
P is for Peat
William Barclay Peat founded the accounting firm William Barclay
Peat & Co. in London, in 1870.
M stands for Marwick
James Marwick founded the accounting firm Marwick, Mitchell &
Co. with Roger Mitchell, in New York City, in 1897.
G is for Goerdeler
Dr. Reinhard Goerdeler was the first President of the International
Federation of Accountants, and was for several years the Chairman
of KMG. He is credited with laying many of the foundations for
the Klynveld Main Goerdeler merger.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability and Illness Benefits
- Insurance - Life and accident coverage
- Money Saving Benefits - MetLife auto, home and personal insurance
coverage, transit passes and mortgage assistance program
- Exam Bonuses - $750 is awarded to Client Service delivery professionals
who pass the CPA, Bar or Enrolled Agent exam within their first
year of employment with the firm. Bonuses are awarded for each
part of the Actuary property/casualty exam passed, up to $20,000
in total; and the life/health exam passed, up to $6,500 for attaining
an Associateship and up to $13,500 for attaining a Fellowship.
- Work/Life - Flexible work schedules, job sharing and telecommuting
may be available
- Health and Well-Being - Employee assistance program and discounts
on health-club memberships
- Caring for Dependents - Flexible spending accounts for dependents,
backup child care
- Paid Time Off - In addition to eight paid holidays, KPMG's
Personal Days Program offers 20 to 30 paid days off each year,
depending on your position and your years of service with the
firm.
- Shared Leave Program - Unused paid time off may be donated
to KPMG personnel who may have depleted their own personal time
allocation so they can take care of a severe family illness or
bereavement.
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