KPMG

KPMG is a global network of accounting firms headquartered in The Netherlands and operating in 148 countries. It is the smallest of the Big Four accounting firms, the others being Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services.


 * Former CEO, Jon C. Madonna
 * Former International Chief Executive, Michael Wareing

History
KPMG was formed in 1987 when Peat Marwick International (PMI) merged with Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG).

Political contributions
KPMG gave $960,929 to federal candidates in the 2006 U.S. election through its political action committee - 28% to Democrats and 71% to Republicans.

Lobbying
The company spent $1,690,000 for lobbying in 2006 in the U.S. In-house lobbyists along with outside lobbying firms were used, including Public Strategies, Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw, and Clark & Weinstock.

Personnel
Global Leaders:
 * Michael Rake, Chairman, KPMG International
 * Michael P. Wareing, CEO, KPMG International
 * Timothy P. Flynn, Chairman, KPMG's Americas region
 * Ben van der Veer, Chairman, KPMG's Europe, Middle East and Africa region

Other Board Members:
 * Hubert Achermann, Switzerland
 * David Bunce, Brazil
 * Jean-Luc Decornoy, France

Consultants
 * Paul Gilding, Special Advisor, 2009

Contact details
Burgemeester Rijnderslaan 10-20 1185 MC Amstelveen The Netherlands Phone: +31-20-656-7890 Fax: +31-20-656-7700 Web: http://www.kpmg.com