I was introduced to KPMG through a very skilled accountant who opted to become a member of a theatre company board and assist with the accounts - how brilliant is that!
Not all financial organisations have actively recruited the sort of staff who will willingly volunteer their time to do something in a community spirit, but the often maligned KPMG actually see this as a major asset in their business and I have to agree.
Too easy to point the finger and say "Multinational company... they must be bad," without knowing the deeper facts.
The business does a range of things and not just philanthropic gestures; they advise people and companies with their tax mainly and they do audits and other financial services.
Their main thrust is working towards being part of the greater good in the community which I think is very respectable.
I can testify that they've allowed their rather posh offices to be used for meetings by one middle sized theatre company free of charge, and haven't expected anything in return at all. This may seem like nothing to you, but it actually is a cost saver for the local theatre company because it means meetings of this nature can be held at a time more convenient to the various people involved due to the central position in the city and, well, a few other things that can add up like chilled water and air conditioning and that has a positive impact on the budget; I have these folk in my very 'good' books!
Their work and business ethic seems very good. I think they are leaders in their field. read more