KPMG is one of the Netherlands’ leading providers of assurance and advisory services. We are part of the global KPMG network, operating in 143 countries and territories worldwide. Through our work, we aim to ensure public trust in companies, institutions, and financial markets.
Our global network
KPMG N.V. is an independent member of the global KPMG network, affiliated with KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”), a private UK company limited by guarantee. KPMG Accountants N.V. (“Assurance”) and KPMG Advisory N.V. (“Advisory”) are both subsidiaries of KPMG N.V.
KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International operate and provide professional services. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG N.V. is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.
Our businesses
Assurance and Advisory are our two primary businesses, supported by Central Services. KPMG Meijburg & Co offers tax advisory and is also part of the KPMG network.[1] KPMG has 12 offices across the Netherlands and is headquartered in Amstelveen.
Assurance
Our Assurance business comprises both Audit and Other Assurance services. Other Assurance services include Information Technology Assurance, ESG Assurance, and Capital Markets & Accounting Services. Audit is organized into four regions within the Netherlands, along with a dedicated Financial Services Group. This is supported by a Data Analytics team and an offshore center in India.
We operate across a range of sectors, including Consumer & Retail, Industrial, Energy & Natural Resources, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Financial Services and Infrastructure, Government & Health. Also refer to Value created for our clients for more information on our priority sectors.
By working within a consistent matrix of businesses and sectors across all geographies where KPMG operates worldwide, we are able to meet client needs by combining sector knowledge with our deep professional expertise and experience.
Advisory
Our Advisory business helps clients to manage risk, improve strategy and performance, digitalize systems and processes, and seize new opportunities for growth. We deliver services across strategy, transformation, and consulting - including technology, cybersecurity, and AI to accelerate digital adoption and build resilient, future-ready organizations that create lasting value for people and planet.
We are organized in five units: Corporate Services Transformation (formerly Finance & Business Services), Deals, Risk & Regulatory, Strategy & Operations and Technology while serving clients across all sectors. Refer to Value created for our clients for more detail about our alliances and priority sectors.
Central Services
Central Services consists of the joint staff departments within KPMG and is committed to protecting and upholding what is valuable for our organization: our people, quality, reputation, financial resources, IT systems, offices, and intellectual property.
Central Services consists of seven departments: Central Services Operations; Finance, Data & Reporting; Marketing & Reputation; People & Culture; Information Technology (IT); Legal; and Risk Management.
Our purpose and values
Our purpose at KPMG is to inspire confidence and empower change. We are here to solve problems, elevate others, and lead the way in finding solutions to the world’s transformational challenges, supported by our promise to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. In an increasingly complex and polarized world, trust is the foundation of our business: it gives us our license to operate as auditors and advisors and is the key to unlocking sustainable growth. Being trusted and being seen as trustworthy strengthens our ability to manage risk, build resilience, and respond to change - with confidence towards the outcomes and the progress these entail. This is why we invest in a culture of integrity, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation, as well as high-quality services such as our Trusted AI Framework and ESG commitments.
In everything we do, we are led by five values that define what we expect of ourselves and of one another. These values underpin our actions, decisions, and ways of working with our colleagues, our clients, and our other stakeholders.
Our license to operate
Quality is our top priority at KPMG. It is the foundation of trust and the basis of our license to operate. Whether in Assurance or Advisory, our quality-driven culture enables us to deliver reliable, ethical, and impactful services to clients and society.
As auditors, we have a societal and legal responsibility to bring trust to financial and non-financial information. Our work supports the integrity of financial markets and strengthens confidence among investors, regulators, and the public. Our commitment to audit quality begins with accepting the right clients.
We carefully manage the number and mix of engagements to ensure optimal team capacity and a balanced risk profile. We prioritize sectors where our expertise adds the most value, aligning client selection with our strategic strengths and professional capabilities.
Audit quality is supported by a structured approach to execution. Our Predictability, Teaming, and Open Communication methodology helps teams manage workloads and foster well-being. The implementation of Engagement Management Life Cycle – a project and engagement management initiative – plays a key role in raising accountability and ownership of tasks.
While focused on audit activities, it also encourages behaviors such as discussing progress openly and setting clear expectations around timing and quality.
We monitor performance using audit quality indicators (AQIs) about partner involvement, specialist deployment, and training hours. These indicators are publicly reported and recognized as material sustainability topics in our sustainability statement, reinforcing our transparency and accountability.
Quality is also a foundational pillar of our Advisory practice, and crucial to remaining a trusted advisor for our clients. In Advisory, quality is embedded through two complementary cycles: the Professional Quality Cycle focuses on equipping our people with the right skills, training, and performance support, while the Portfolio Quality Cycle ensures quality throughout the engagement life cycle, aligning delivery with our values, regulatory standards, and client expectations. Together, these cycles help us deliver sustainable solutions to complex societal and business challenges.
These efforts are complemented by targeted training programs, including mandatory learning, designed to equip our professionals with the mindset, knowledge, and tools needed to deliver high-quality services in audit and advisory engagements.
Our System of Quality Management (SoQM), aligned with ISQM 1, provides the framework for monitoring, managing, and continuously improving quality across all service lines. It ensures that our services meet professional standards and stakeholder expectations, and that quality remains embedded in everything we do. As part of our registration with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), this framework also supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. We are actively preparing for the implementation of the new QC1000 regulatory framework, which will take effect on December 15, 2026. While the foundation of our quality management system remains intact, QC1000 requires additional documentation and controls. We have adapted our processes accordingly to ensure compliance and readiness for the future.