The KPMG network was formed in 1987 when Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler merged along with their respective member firms.

Principal founding members

There were four key figures in the formation of KPMG. They are the founding members of the present organization.

Klynveld

Piet Klynveld founded the accounting firm Klynveld Kraayenhof & Co in Amsterdam in 1917.

Peat

William Barclay Peat founded the accounting firm Peat & Co in London.

Marwick

James Marwick established the accounting firm Marwick, Mitchell & Co in New York City in 1897.

Goerdeler

Dr. Reinhard Goerdeler was the first president of the International Federation of Accountants and a chairman of KMG. He is credited with laying the foundations of the Klynveld Main Goerdeler merger.

A KPMG firm has been established in Romania in 1994, bringing to the local market the services demanded by its clients and people. As the business world changes in response to the new economic challenges, so does KPMG, and we strive to keep our commitment to provide consistently high quality services. 

KPMG Romania is a member of the global KPMG network, which has offices in 143 countries and 273,000 staff worldwide. We have more than 1000 professionals and provide a comprehensive range of Audit, Tax and Advisory services created to assist companies doing business in Romania. KPMG in Romania is one of the leading providers of professional services on the Romanian market and our high standards and values are widely recognized.We operate from our head office in Bucharest as well as five other cities – Iasi, Constanta, Timisoara, Cluj Napoca and Chisinau.