Navigating the complexities of modern accounting presents a significant challenge for any organization. Companies must constantly adapt to a changing environment of new and revised accounting pronouncements, including both U.S. GAAP and international standards. This landscape becomes even more difficult to navigate in time‑sensitive, high‑stakes, event‑driven transactions—such as complex acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity offerings, and highly structured third‑party arrangements. Handling these complex and often judgmental issues correctly requires deep technical expertise and the ability to analyze all sides of an issue to ensure compliance and sound financial reporting.
Technical accounting on-call services
Providing rapid responses on technical accounting and financial reporting inquiries.
What companies need to do to address the challenge
The strategic CAO
New expectations, new opportunities for today’s Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
- Get timely, well‑reasoned perspectives on how complex accounting guidance may apply to your specific facts and circumstances.
- Analyze the accounting impact of major events like mergers, acquisitions, and new financing to ensure they are reported correctly.
- Develop and implement structured processes to adopt new or revised accounting standards smoothly.
- Evaluate your current accounting policies against industry best practices and formulate new, robust policies.
- Stay ahead of the curve with educational training on the latest accounting developments and industry-specific trends.
- Gain technical support to meet the demanding financial reporting requirements for U.S. and foreign public companies.
The KPMG on-call service provides your organization with direct access to a multi-faceted team of approximately 500 professionals with deep experience in technical accounting, valuation, SEC reporting, and industry-specific issues. With a commitment to timely, high-quality service, our team can help you efficiently address complex accounting challenges as they arise, from evaluating policy alternatives to navigating major transactions. This brings together insight and perspective to support decision‑making amid increasing financial and accounting complexity.
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Meet our team
We support organizations as they navigate complex accounting and financial reporting considerations across transactions, transformation initiatives, and evolving finance leadership priorities.
Marybeth Shamrock
Accounting Advisory Services Leader for Deal Advisory & Strategy, KPMG US
Michael Nesta
Partner, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG US
Brian Goetsch
Managing Director, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG US
Marybeth Shamrock
Accounting Advisory Services Leader for Deal Advisory & Strategy, KPMG US
Michael Nesta
Partner, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG US
Brian Goetsch
Managing Director, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG US