The proof is in our performance. Respected industry analysts who have their finger on the pulse of the c-suite have recognized KPMG advisory services across multiple areas of expertise.
See below for more details about how KPMG excels in helping our clients achieve their goals.
Transformation
Drive business transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and create value through a data-driven approach with KPMG.
| #1 for overall quality of consulting work in the U.S.According to senior end-users surveyed by the analyst firm, Source, for their Perceptions of Consulting Study, KPMG is the top-rated firm for overall quality of work in the U.S. Source asks clients to rate the quality of firm work in 13 different services. The scores are based on an average across all services, and the sum of the proportion of people who describe quality as “high” or “very high.” |
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| KPMG was the highest-rated firm for quality in the following service areas: | #1 for transformation (e.g. digital, business, etc.) #1 for operational improvement |
The Forrester Wave™: Digital Transformation Services report for Q3 2025 recognized KPMG for its clear and differentiated vision backed by an ambitious innovative roadmap, Velocity, which supports clients in building digital foundations while driving AI adoption and resiliency. Additionally, KPMG’s capabilities stand out from the competition when it comes to transformation governance and risk management.
KPMG has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Business Consulting Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. The report noted, "KPMG structures its business consulting to deliver rapid and sustainable value for its clients whether they are undergoing a transaction or performance transformation.”
KPMG was one of only four providers named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Experience Strategy Consulting Services report for Q4 2024, receiving one of the three-highest scores in the strategy and current offering categories. According to the report, “Reference customers appreciate KPMG’s deep industry expertise, as well as its ability to translate and apply best practices from other industries. Multiple customers were pleased with the level and speed of KPI improvement resulting from their engagements.”
KPMG has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting.
Technology
KPMG has built a leading technology organization designed specifically to help business leaders succeed at the accelerated pace business now demands.
| #1 in quality for improving legacy IT infrastructureKPMG is the top-rated firm for quality of work for improving legacy IT infrastructure services in the U.S., according to a survey of senior end-users by the analyst firm, Source. |
To be acknowledged as a Global Market Leader by HFS Research in 2025, KPMG had to demonstrate the ability to “enable the Generative Enterprise by leveraging AI and Gen AI to redefine how work gets done, driving co-creation with OneEcosystem partners.” According to the report, KPMG “delivers scalable, end-to-end AI solutions, focusing on outcomes and co-creation with measurable value for clients.”
KPMG is recognized as a leader in the IDC Marketscape: Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. In the report, “IDC considers KPMG’s strategies related to offerings, delivery model, alliances, and innovation and R&D, as well as its breadth of AI services offerings, to be key strengths.”
KPMG was awarded the prestigious IDC 2024 Customer Satisfaction Award for Enterprise Intelligence Services based on direct feedback from clients through IDC's comprehensive Services Path Survey. The award highlights KPMG strengths in providing end-to-end business and IT services, leveraging advanced automation (AI/ML), and possessing deep experience in modern application delivery—all critical factors in client success.
KPMG is a leader among third-party systems integrators that assess needs, implement solutions, and evolve platforms that are transforming back-office systems via the implementation of cloud-based ERP solutions, according to the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Services report. Our consulting and technology capabilities help clients make the often-challenging transition away from legacy ERP towards a modern ERP platform.
Data
KPMG approaches data and analytics projects armed with the right skills, tools, and methodologies to help ensure that every decision our clients make is based on a solid foundation they can count on.
| #1 in quality for data and analyticsKPMG is the top-rated firm for quality of work for data and analytics services in the U.S., according to a survey of senior end-users by the analyst firm, Source. |
KPMG has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Modernization Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. The report noted, "IDC considers KPMG's strategies around offerings, delivery model, client adoption, portfolio, marketing, growth, and employee skills and retention as key strengths.
HFS Research recognized KPMG as a leader in applying analytics, AI, data platforms, and automation (AADA) technology to deliver value for enterprise clients. “KPMG delivers comprehensive transformation and value creation through a ‘connected, powered, trusted, and elevate’ approach,” according to the HFS Horizons: AADA Quadfecta Services for the Generative Enterprise 2024 report, which assesses how well service providers help their clients embrace the integration of AADA to drive innovation and realize value.
KPMG is recognized as a global Leader in Data Modernization Services in the report, HFS Horizons: Choosing the best provider for data modernization services 2023. HFS Research evaluated how enterprise customers and services providers work together and found that, “Clients feel KPMG’s key strengths are its partner ecosystem, industry knowledge, and knowledge of business needs and technology architecture.” The report also said KPMG applies that knowledge with data management and governance capabilities “to deliver data estate modernization ready for complex AI and analytic solutions.”
Trust
Organizations turn to KPMG to help them turn risk management into an opportunity enabler that builds resilience, generates enterprise value, accelerates innovation, and creates competitive advantage.
| #1 for authority in riskKPMG is recognized by the analyst firm, Source, as the leading authority among risk advisory service firms and ranks first in quality for internal audit and first choice for program risk, responding to regulation, and third-party risk assurance, according to Source’s Perceptions of Risk Firms in 2024. Additionally, KPMG was among the top firms considered first choice for cyber security, financial risk, and risk transformation, while current clients of KPMG ranked the firm first in quality for responding to regulation. |
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KPMG received top rankings across multiple service categories: | #1 for first choice in responding to regulation #1 quality in internal audit #1 for first choice in program risk #1 (tied) for first choice for third-party assurance |
| Leader in Enterprise Risk Management Consulting ServicesKPMG is recognized as a leader in enterprise risk management consulting services by Verdantix in their report entitled Green Quadrant: Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services 2025. |
Strategic Alliances
KPMG clients benefit from our alliance ecosystem and strong relationships with partners who work with us to help address today’s top issues, trends, and priorities.
KPMG was one of only four Oracle services providers named a leader In The Forrester Wave™: Oracle Services, Q1 2025 evaluation, tying for the second-highest in the strategy category, and was identified as receiving “above-average customer feedback. According to the report, KPMG “earned top scores for its global delivery strategy, which centers on scalability and availability of the right skill set with the right localization, price, and culture fit.”
KPMG received the prestigious ServiceNow Worldwide Transformation Partner of the Year Award for the third time in 2025, in addition to the Americas Employee Workflow Partner of the Year Award. The awards celebrate KPMG firms’ work in driving innovation and delivering value to clients by facilitating enterprise-wide transformation through the KPMG digital transformation suite, enabled by ServiceNow.
KPMG joined Google Cloud’s Security Partner Program to enhance cybersecurity solutions for Fortune 500 companies and large global enterprises. The program provides a unique platform for KPMG to leverage Google Cloud’s Security Operations suite, empowering clients with next-generation AI technology and automation capabilities to improve everyday work for cybersecurity practitioners.
With deep knowledge and insight, we make the difference for clients by creating new opportunities, solving complex challenges, and driving greater value.
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Forrester, The Forrester Wave™: Digital Transformation Services, Q3 2025
Forrester, The Forrester Wave™: Workday Services, Q2 2024
Forrester, The Forrester Wave™: Oracle Services, Q1 2025
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Finance Transformation Strategy Consulting, 2024
Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP Services, 2024
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HFS Research, HFS Horizons report: Generative Enterprise Services, 2025
IDC MarketScape, Services Path Survey, 2024
IDC MarketScape, Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Services Vendor Assessment, 2025
IDC MarketScape, Worldwide Business Consulting Services 2024 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape, Worldwide Operations Improvement Consulting Services 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape, Worldwide Data Modernization Services 2024 Vendor Assessment
IDC MarketScape, Worldwide Microsoft Implementation Services 2024 Vendor Assessment
Source, Perceptions of Consulting in the US in 2025, February 2025
Source, Perceptions of Risk Firms in 2024
Verdantix Green Quadrant: Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services, 2025
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