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Natural gas production remains economic growth driver in manufacturing as prices hold steady; Regulatory pressures most significant growth barriers HOUSTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of energy executives believe the United States can attain energy independence by 2030, eliminating the U.S. dependency for foreign oil, according to the results of the 11(th) annual Energy Industry Outlook Survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy Institute. In fact, survey results...

Leading provider of cloud-based IT service management solutions recognizes KPMG for outstanding service to clients NEW YORK, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, has received the inaugural "Sales Partner of the Year" award from ServiceNow, the enterprise IT cloud company. ServiceNow selected KPMG from among its alliance partners for the firm's demonstrated commitment to growing opportunities across the globe and for providing leading...

NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced that Consulting magazine has named Carl Carande, national managing partner-Advisory, to its list of "Top 25 Consultants" for 2013 in the category of "Excellence in Client Service." As national managing partner of KPMG's U.S. Advisory practice, Carande is responsible for teaming with the vice chair-Advisory to design and execute the Advisory growth strategy, people initiatives, and...

KPMG's Harley Duncan Available for Comment NEW YORK, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the U.S. Senate poised to vote on legislation allowing states to require online and other out-of-state merchants to collect and remit sales and use taxes on products and services they sell, companies need to stay alert to potential tax compliance requirements under the proposed law, according to the State and Local Tax practice of KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm. "Should the bill...

Volunteers to plant 100 fruit trees on May 4 SAN ANTONIO, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, will team up with The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) and local residents to plant about 100 fruit trees in two accessible orchards in a housing development operated by the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA). On May 4 at 10:00 a.m., volunteers and local residents will come together to plant trees at a site in the Springview community at 722...

NEW YORK, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG was named a "Leader" in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Business Consulting Services 2013 Vendor Analysis (doc #239484, February 2013), which evaluated 10 firms. Clients give KPMG the highest ratings for regulatory compliance and integrating risk awareness and solutions into other consulting engagements, according to the global analysis, which also praised the consulting practices of the member firms of KPMG International...

NEW YORK, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- E-discovery has become challenging and expensive in this era of big data. KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced upgrades to its discovery management technology, Discovery Radar®, which helps corporate law departments and law firms cut e-discovery costs and simplify management of large, complex litigation. The proprietary KPMG system, Discovery Radar 5.0, integrates critical steps in the e-discovery process including...

NEW YORK, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States ranked first among 21 countries most actively using the tax code to influence sustainable corporate activity, according to the inaugural edition of the KPMG Green Tax Index, reflecting the country's extensive and long-established program of federal tax incentives for energy generally, including specific incentives for energy efficiency, renewable energy and green buildings. Japan, the United Kingdom, France, South Korea and...

KPMG selected by Scott & White Healthcare for foundational PeopleSoft HR transformation project NEW YORK, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Editors: KPMG, Oracle and Scott & White will host a webcast at 2 p.m. EDT, today, Tuesday, April 23, to discuss the strategic benefits of PeopleSoft HCM v9.2, the goals of the technology initiative, and the key capabilities and usability improvements of the software. Click here for more details and to register for this event. KPMG LLP, the...

Awarded "Sustainable Firm of the Year" and "Social Networking Champion," KPMG is the only multiple winner in the 2013 competition LONDON, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG International is a double recipient of 2013 International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) Awards, which were presented in London on March 14th. For the second consecutive year, KPMG has been awarded "Sustainable Firm of the Year," and is the IAB's first-time winner as "Social Networking Champion":...