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International Annual Review 2012

The KPMG International Annual Review focuses on our record of achievement and those who define us as an organization: clients, people and communities.

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Global IFRS Institute

KPMG's Global IFRS Institute provides information and resources to help Board and Audit Committee Members, Executives, Management, Stakeholders and Government Representatives gain insight on the evolving global financial reporting framework.

Climate Change and Sustainability Services

CC&S is a global network of professionals providing sustainability & climate change services delivering value to corporate & public sector clients.
Industries
Mining

Mining organizations need to adapt across the mining asset lifecycle, from expansion to closure, as changing economic, political and regulatory environment demand greater flexibility.

Chemicals

The Chemical industry’s landscape is changing fast - global companies are developing or launching new products and services – and appear optimistic - setting sights on geographic expansion.
Services
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Research
Something to teach, Something to learn: Global perspectives on healthcare

Something to Teach, Something to Learn addresses practitioners rather than policy makers - and it champions real and successful developments as well as showing how new theories can be applied in the real world.

Green Tax Index

This report provides an analysis of the complex, fragmented and rapidly evolving green tax landscape worldwide. It aims to encourage companies to explore the opportunities of green tax incentives, and to reduce exposure to green tax penalties.
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Global job search

The global job search tool allows you to search available career opportunities within many of our 150 member firms worldwide.

International case competition

KPMG's International Case Competition (KICC) is a chance for students to challenge yourself to solve a real business issue and an opportunity to meet new people across the globe.

Details

Service: Advisory, Tax, International Corporate Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions
Industry: Energy & Natural Resources
Type: Business and industry issue
Date: 1/4/2012

Shale Gas – A global perspective

In the following pages, we examine the current state of shale gas development in various regions of the world. We also offer our views on the prospects of shale gas as part of the world's energy mix - and whether this source of energy really is the game-changer that some have claimed. In the final section, we highlight five key risks that could impact the future viability of shale gas production.

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Shale gas – The Americas perspective

In this section we explore further how countries like Argentina, Canada and the United States are managing their shale gas resources and how they are fitting into their energy mix both in the short and long term.

Shale gas – The European perspective

Many companies are forced to work without a predictable regulatory framework and no universal approach. In this section, we explore the factors effecting the European market ranging from economic, environmental and regulatory obstacles.

In Eastern Europe the strive to become energy independent is the main driver to exploration. Many countries have opened their borders for exploration in the hopes of finding an economical solution to their energy demands.

Shale gas – The Asia-Pacific perspective

In this section, we explore the stage of shale gas development in Australia and China including how both economic viability and exploration are affecting Asia-Pacific.

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