25 New Tax Partners for KPMG US Firm

KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, has admitted 134 new partners for 2006, individuals who have demonstrated the “highest standards of professional excellence, technical skills, industry knowledge and integrity,” according to an announcement by Timothy P. Flynn, chairman and chief executive officer.

“These new partners have distinguished themselves by delivering KPMG’s promise of professionalism — to each other, to our clients, and to the capital markets we serve,” Flynn said. “Their achievements reflect KPMG’s focus on creating an unmatched client experience, rooted in quality service and professional advice based on deep industry knowledge, regulatory knowledge, and the highest standards of integrity.

“I look forward to these new partners, and all of our partners, helping me build a culture where employees have opportunities for the kind of professional and personal growth which will differentiate KPMG as a great place to build a career,” Flynn said.

Members of KPMG’s 2006 new-partner class possess diverse professional experiences and cultural backgrounds, and provide a wide range of services for the firm’s practices. Of the total, 54 serve the audit practice; 36, the advisory practice; 25, tax; and 19, national support services. With the addition of the 2006 new partner class, the U.S. partnership now totals 1,742 partners.

KPMG LLP’s total employment is approximately 20,000. The firm has 93 offices across the country, and its professionals work together to provide clients access to global support and industry knowledge, as a multidisciplinary firm providing a wide range of services to the marketplace.

About KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (http://www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International’s member firms have 104,000 professionals, including 6,700 partners, in 144 countries.