KPMG
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Company and Brand
| Stands for | Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
KPMG stands for Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, a company and brand abbreviation.
Multinational professional services network providing audit, tax and advisory services, one of the Big Four accounting firms. Its international coordinating entity is based in London.
Example: KPMG was named auditor after a competitive tender.
Usage notes
The name combines four founders' surnames: Piet Klynveld, William Peat, James Marwick and Reinhard Goerdeler. It was formed in 1987 by the merger of Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler. Pronounced as letters.
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