KPMG Announces Major Global Restructuring

KPMG is undertaking a significant global restructuring, merging dozens of its national affiliates to drive growth and improve audit quality. The overhaul will reduce the number of the firm’s “economic units” from over 100 to as few as 32, with completion targeted by the end of Global Chairman Bill Thomas’s term in September 2026.

STREAMLINING OPERATIONS FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY

The Big Four accounting firm is consolidating smaller country units into larger regional clusters with unified leadership, governance, and investment strategies. This transformation, already underway in the Middle East and Africa, reflects KPMG’s commitment to streamlining operations and enhancing service delivery for multinational clients.

Last year, KPMG set the stage for further integration by merging its UK and Swiss partnerships, signaling a broader shift towards a more centralized approach.

REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

Under the new model, KPMG’s African operations—previously managed across 13 countries—will be brought under a single management structure. Similarly, other smaller units generating less than $300 million annually are expected to be absorbed into larger clusters, creating more efficient and scalable operations.

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