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Annual Review 2012

Learn more about KPMG and get more insights into our developments.

Swiss Code of Conduct

KPMG's Swiss Code of Conduct outlines the ethical principles that define our business activities.
Topics
Tax agreements

All about the tax agreements with Germany, the United Kindgdom and Austria.

Double tax treaties

The interactive map of the world gives an overview of the current situation.
Industries
Insurer

This issue considers amongst other topics the countries of Southeast Asia as a promising growth market.

The Future of Shopping

Outlook for the German and Swiss food retailing. A survey by GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute and KPMG.
Services
- Financial Services
- Legal Services
- Business & Outsourcing Services
Research
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The new financial reporting act

This publication gives you an overview about the coming changes regarding the new financial reporting act.

Reading and understanding annual reports

The content of an annual report is not easy for every reader to grasp at first glance. Our publication makes it easier for you to read and understand annual reports and explains the key aspects of annual financial statements.
Careers

Open positions

Do you already know everything about us and want to waste no more time? We look forward to receiving your online application.

Career opportunities

Audit, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Services – how do you plan to begin? Choose your career at KPMG.

Events

Want to meet the people behind KPMG? We will be pleased to share our professional experiences with you.
Alumni

History

In December 1910 the Zürcher Treuhand-Vereinigung was established. This organization evolved into a globally operating business that now employs more than 1,600 people from 41 nations.

The founders

The initials KPMG stand for the founding fathers of the organization.

KPMG Founders

Klynveld
Piet Klynveld founded Klynveld Kraayenhof & Co. in Amsterdam in 1917.

Peat
William Barclay Peat founded William Barclay Peat & Co. in London in 1870.

Marwick
James Marwick founded Marwick, Mitchell & Co. with Roger Mitchell in New York City in 1897.

Goerdeler
Dr. Reinhard Goerdeler played a significant role in the founding of Klynveld Main Goerdeler, Amsterdam, 1979.

Chronicle

Back in 1910, who would have imagined that Zürcher Treuhand-Vereinigung would one day evolve into a globally active company with approximately 1'600 employees from 45 different nations? Join us on a journey into the past and find out more about our 100 year history.

International cooperation

In 2008, the Swiss, German and UK practices of KPMG merged to form KPMG Europe LLP (limited liability partnership).

The corporate group KPMG Europe LLP has grown consistently ever since, and today it is already regarded as the largest European audit and advisory organization. The aim is for other European member companies to join the group.

Members of KPMG Europe LLP:

Armenia, Belgium, Germany, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Even more intensive support for international clients
For our clients, the merger means that we will intensify our international teamwork still further. In this network, we can provide our services more efficiently and improve the implementation of uniformly high standards of quality and objectivity.

100 years of inspiring growth

Clarity: 100 years of KPMG

100 years of KPMG – from the Zürcher Treuhand-Vereinigung to KPMG Europe LLP.

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