What KPMG does

KPMG is one of the Big Four global professional services firms, formed in 1987 through the merger of Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG) and Peat Marwick. It operates as a network of independently owned and managed member firms across 146 countries and territories, employing approximately 227,000 professionals. The firm delivers three core service lines: Audit and Assurance, Tax, and Advisory, with growing ESG capabilities, and serves enterprise clients across 12+ industry verticals including Financial Services (primary), Energy, TMT, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Government, Real Estate, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Consumer & Retail, Private Enterprise, and Multinational Corporations.

The firm has built an extensive proprietary technology stack to re-platform its services around AI. Core platforms include KPMG Clara (smart audit platform with AI integration), KPMG Workbench (a multi-agent AI platform launched June 2025), KPMG Velocity (AI-enabled business transformation built with ServiceNow), Digital Gateway for Tax (with generative AI integration including Anthropic's Claude), Climate IQ (climate risk assessment), and the KPMG Trusted AI Framework. KPMG became the first Big Four firm to attain ISO 42001 certification for AI Management Systems in December 2025. The firm operates a deep alliance ecosystem with Microsoft, Google Cloud, ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday, Anthropic, and IBM (including the IBM Quantum Network), embedding KPMG into the enterprise software stacks of its clients.

The business model is fee-based professional services. Engagements are priced on a quote basis determined by scope, complexity, team size, and jurisdiction, with multi-year contracts typical of audit and large transformation work. Go-to-market is primarily direct, via enterprise field sales, formal RFP processes, and industry-specific inquiry channels. Reported FY2024 global revenue was US$38.4 billion, a 5.1% increase over FY2023's US$36.0 billion (which itself grew 14% YoY), reflecting a deceleration from the prior two-year stretch of roughly 14% growth.

Name

KPMG

Legal name

KPMG International Limited

Website

https://kpmg.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KPMG is one of the Big Four global professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services through independently owned member firms across 146 countries, serving enterprise clients in 12+ industry verticals via AI-enabled platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Services

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, GRC Workflow & Audit Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAL), Testing, QA & Release/Deployment Enablement (BPAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Audit assurance services
• Tax advisory services
• Management consulting
• ESG advisory services
• Risk consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Audit and Assurance Services: Independent audit, assurance and related services providing external audit opinions on financial statements and internal audit support.
2. Tax Services: Tax advisory, compliance, and planning services across multiple jurisdictions including corporate tax, transfer pricing, and international tax.
3. Advisory Services: Consulting services including management consulting, risk consulting, transaction advisory, and ESG advisory services.
4. ESG Services: Environmental, Social and Governance consulting including sustainability reporting, climate risk, and ESG assurance.
5. Private Enterprise Services: Specialized services for private companies and family businesses including tax, audit, and advisory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KPMG provides independent audit, tax, and advisory professional services to organizations across multiple sectors through its global network of member firms in 146 countries. The firm delivers financial statement audits, corporate and international tax advisory and compliance, management consulting, risk consulting, transaction advisory, and ESG strategy and assurance services. Service delivery is enhanced by proprietary AI-enabled technology platforms including KPMG Clara, KPMG Workbench, KPMG Velocity, and Digital Gateway.

Product overview

KPMG offers a portfolio of professional services (Audit, Tax, Advisory) with proprietary technology products. Key AI-enabled products include KPMG Clara (smart audit platform with AI integration), KPMG Workbench (multi-agent AI platform), KPMG Velocity (AI-enabled business transformation platform), KPMG AI Trust Services (AI governance services), Digital Gateway for Tax Platform (generative AI for tax), and Digital Gateway Powered by Claude. KPMG Clara serves as the core audit technology platform, while KPMG Velocity and KPMG Workbench represent newer AI platforms. The ecosystem includes specialized tools like Climate IQ for ESG analytics and MindBridge AI for audit enhancement. These products operate within KPMG's alliance partnerships with Microsoft, SAP, ServiceNow, Google Cloud, Oracle, Salesforce, and Workday.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KPMG Clara: Global smart audit platform with AI integration
• KPMG Velocity
• KPMG Workbench
• KPMG Trusted AI
• KPMG IMPACT
• Climate IQ

Products and services

• Audit and Assurance Services Independent audit, assurance, and related services providing external audit opinions on financial statements and internal audit support for organizations across sectors.
• Tax Services Tax advisory, compliance, and planning services across multiple jurisdictions including corporate tax, transfer pricing, and international tax for organizations.
• Advisory Services Consulting services including management consulting, risk consulting, transaction advisory, and ESG advisory services for organizations seeking transformation and strategic support.
• ESG Services Environmental, Social and Governance consulting including sustainability reporting, climate risk, and ESG assurance for organizations.
• Private Enterprise Services Specialized audit, tax, and advisory services for private companies and family businesses including succession planning, tax optimization, and growth support.
• KPMG Clara Smart Audit Platform Global smart audit platform with AI integration for enhanced digital audit capabilities, risk assessment, and predictive modeling in audit procedures. Deployed for KPMG audit engagements.
• KPMG Workbench Multi-agent AI platform transforming client delivery and ways of working across the global organization, enabling autonomous AI agents for complex tasks.
• KPMG Velocity AI-enabled business transformation platform enabled by ServiceNow, transforming operations with agentic AI for enterprise-wide digital transformation engagements.
• KPMG AI Trust Services AI governance and trust transformation services enabled by ServiceNow, helping organizations embed trust into the AI and AI agent life cycle.
• Digital Gateway for Tax Platform Tax functionality platform raising global standards through generative AI integration for tax departments and corporate tax operations.
• Digital Gateway Powered by Claude Enterprise AI solution powered by Anthropic's Claude AI model, launched as part of KPMG's global alliance with Anthropic for AI-powered professional services delivery.
• AI Trust Services (Google Cloud) AI Trust services enabling organizations to embed trust into the AI and AI agent life cycle, delivered through KPMG's Google Cloud alliance.
• Climate IQ Digital tool that helps clients identify opportunities and risks arising from climate change through climate risk assessment and analytics.
• KPMG Trusted AI Framework Global KPMG Trusted AI framework for responsible AI deployment and governance across client engagements and the organization.
• KPMG IMPACT Global ESG strategy accelerator platform supporting KPMG's Environmental, Social and Governance change agenda and dedicated ESG solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of world's top 250 companies now publishing carbon targets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• KPMG Law PortugalstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Launch of KPMG Law Portugal strengthening KPMG's global legal services offering.
• AnthropiccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Global alliance partnership and launch of Digital Gateway Powered by Claude for AI-powered professional services delivery.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2026Strategic alliance providing AI-enabled digital transformation services. KPMG and Google Cloud team to build advanced analytical and AI-driven solutions including data analytics, security modernization, and zero trust implementation. KPMG named 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Global Industry Solutions: Breakthrough.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2023Multi-year cloud and AI alliance between KPMG and Microsoft to put AI at the forefront of professional services. The partnership includes joint investment in AI capabilities, Microsoft 365 deployment, and collaboration on AI Trust services. KPMG and Microsoft also collaborate on ESG digital solutions including the Circularity Tracker built on Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability.
• IBM Quantum NetworkstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2023KPMG joined IBM Quantum Network to deepen thought leadership in quantum computing and explore applications for complex business challenges.
• INSEADstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Partnership to launch Global AI Board Governance Principles as AI reshapes board oversight responsibilities.
• MindBridgestrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2023Strategic alliance to power KPMG audits with AI technology through KPMG Clara smart audit platform.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal alliance partnership providing enterprise technology solutions including cloud infrastructure, database, and applications integration.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal alliance partnership for customer relationship management and cloud-based enterprise solutions integration.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership as SAP Global Strategic Service Partner to drive measurable client value. KPMG provides implementation and consulting services for SAP solutions.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or IntegrationExpanded global alliance partnership to co-innovate, increase client value, and create new growth opportunities. KPMG named 2026 ServiceNow Worldwide Core Business Partner of the Year and 2025 Transformation Partner of the Year. KPMG Velocity enabled by ServiceNow.
• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal alliance partnership for enterprise human capital management and financial management solutions.
• University of Cambridge Judge Business SchoolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership to build ESG skills including development of learning framework and solutions across KPMG global organization, led by business school faculty.
• NYU Stern School of BusinessstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive education partnership for co-creation of sustainability program for KPMG leadership.
• UNESCOstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UNESCO as part of KPMG's ESG ecosystem building with external organizations.
• Global Reporting InitiativestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Global Reporting Initiative for ESG reporting standards and sustainability disclosure.
• EnactusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Enactus as part of KPMG's external organization partnerships for social impact.
• Ogletree DeakinsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal alliance between KPMG Law in Germany and Ogletree Deakins for employment law services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BDO Global: BDO is a global accounting and advisory network ranked just below the Big Four. Directly comparable for mid-market audit, tax, and advisory work, with a similar member-firm structure and industry specialization.
• Deloitte: Deloitte is one of the Big Four professional services networks offering audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services globally. Most directly comparable to KPMG across all core service lines, scale, and Big Four positioning.
• Ernst & Young (EY): EY is a Big Four accounting and advisory firm with global member-firm coverage and similar service portfolio spanning audit, tax, and consulting. Competes head-to-head with KPMG across enterprise and financial services clients.
• Grant Thornton: Grant Thornton is a global audit and advisory network serving mid-market and growth companies. Comparable to KPMG's Private Enterprise segment and middle-market audit and tax offerings.
• PwC: PwC is another Big Four firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services with a comparable global member-firm structure. Direct competitor for enterprise audit, tax compliance, and consulting mandates across industries.

Broad incumbents

• Bain & Company: Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm focused on strategy, operations, and transformation consulting. Comparable to KPMG's Advisory and Private Enterprise strategy work.
• Capgemini: Capgemini is a global IT services and consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, cloud, and engineering services. Comparable to KPMG's technology advisory and IT consulting engagements, particularly with European multinationals.
• Accenture: Accenture is a global professional services firm specializing in IT consulting, digital transformation, and managed services. Comparable to KPMG's Advisory arm, particularly in technology and digital transformation engagements.
• McKinsey & Company: McKinsey is a top-tier global management consulting firm. Comparable to KPMG's Advisory practice in strategy, transformation, and senior advisory engagements with C-suite clients.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG): BCG is a global management consulting firm with deep industry and digital transformation practices. Competes with KPMG Advisory for high-end strategy and transformation mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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