KPMG was formed in 1987 with the merger of
Peat Marwick International (PMI) and Klynveld Main Goerdeler (KMG)
and their individual member firms.
Spanning three centuries, the organization's history can be traced
through the names of its principal founding members - whose initials
form the name "KPMG."
| 1867 |
 |
Robert Fletcher establishes accountancy firm which later becomes
Peat Marwick Mitchell |
| 1870 |
|
William Barclay Peat joins firm |
| 1877 |
|
Thomson McLintock opens office in Glasgow |
| 1897 |
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Marwick Mitchell & Co established in New York |
| 1925 |
|
Peat and Marwick Mitchell & Co join to create a transatlantic
firm |
| 1979 |
|
Thomson McLintock forms KMG, a grouping of independent national
practices to create a strong European-based international firm |
| 1987 |
|
The two firms merge worldwide to create one firm, KPMG; in
April in the UK, Peat Marwick McLintock is born |
| 1990 |
|
January, name amended to highlight the international strength
of the firm: KPMG Peat Marwick McLintock |
| 1991 |
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October, McLintock name is dropped to create KPMG Peat Marwick |
| 1994 |
|
July, UK firm announces intention to explore incorporation |
| 1995 |
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6th February, the UK firm shortens its name to KPMG |
| 1995 |
|
October, KPMG Audit Plc
formed, which undertakes
our publicly
quoted and regulated financial
service audit practice. |
| 2002 |
|
KPMG in the UK becomes a limited liability partnership. |
| 2007 |
|
KPMG Europe LLP launched on 1 October 2007. It is a new UK. registered LLP, with its head office in Frankfurt. |
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