KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.kpmg.com/us), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"). KPMG International's member firms have 155,000 professionals, including more than 8,600 partners, in 155 countries.

Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Our member firms provide audit, tax, and advisory services to local, national and multinational organizations worldwide, delivering a globally consistent set of multidisciplinary capabilities based on deep industry knowledge. KPMG's history spans three centuries. The KPMG network was formed in 1987 when Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler merged along with their respective member firms.

In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, KPMG International member firms generated record-high global revenues of US $23.42 billion.

In the U.S., KPMG LLP has approximately 23,000 employees and more than 1,800 partners operating from 87 offices across the country. We offer an award-winning work environment, challenging career development programs, global opportunities, and the chance to work with some of the best and brightest people around the world.