KPMG "In The News"

This report highlights some newsworthy, careers oriented media coverage.

Media Outlet Date Headline Summary
CITYSMART August 2007 Cindy Kushner - Mentor Cindy Kushner profile, including her support of mentoring and work to get more women represented on corporate boards.
Trend Report August 2007 Telework, summer of 2007 Barbara Wankoff discusses how KPMG supports telecommuting arrangements.
HR Magazine August 2007 Partners on the Move Article cites KPMG's GAPP survey and quotes IES director Achim Mossmann on global trends in corporate relocation for non-spouse partners.
HR Executive August 2007 Special Delivery Quotes from Achim Mossmann of IES on challenges faced when employees with disabilities relocate.
The Orlando Sentinel August 1, 2007 More Firms Offer Home Child Care Uses an example of a KPMG employee who relies on the firm's back-up child care.
Houston Business Journal August 2, 2007 Not off the cuff: Speaker Pros Drive Points Home Story on hiring an outside speaker provides best practices from KPMG events practitioner.
Business First August 3, 2007 CPA: The Opportunities Are Endless Christine Locher is profiled about why she entered the profession and how she balances work-life.
Business Courier August 3, 2007 40 Names to 2007 Class From Largest Pool Ever Michele Heath is named a 40 under 40 winner and up and coming business leader in Cincinnati.
Houston Business Journal August 3-9, 2007 Around & About - Competition Winners KPMG's sponsorship of NABA case competition is highlighted in a featured photo.
Thesouthern.com August 5, 2007 KPMG's Minority Scholarship Program Southern Illinois homepage features winner of KPMG minority doctoral scholarship.
Accounting Today August 6-17, 2007 People - Firms Coverage announcing the KPMG/RBI sponsorship.
MLB.com August 7, 2007 RBI World Series To Begin Tuesday Article focusing on the RBI program mentioning KPMG sponsorship.
Sports Features Communications August 7, 2007 15th Annual Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series Presented by KPMG Set to Begin August 7 Announcement focusing on the RBI program mentioning KPMG sponsorship and including Tim Flynn quotes.
CNBC August 7, 2007 CNBC - The Big Idea w/Donny Deutsch Founder of PINK Magazine notes that KPMG is an organization that supports the advancement of women.
MLB.com August 8, 2007 Lasorda Kicks Off RBI World Series Article focusing on the RBI program mentioning KPMG sponsorship.
Northern Colorado Business Report August 10, 2007 CSU Scores at National Competition Article on Colorado State's win in the KPMG/ALFA case competition, and also notes that one team member is a Future Diversity Leader.
The Philadelphia Inquirer August 10, 2007 Intern Program Is Praised By Both Parties A story about how companies are assisting minority youth with internships includes KPMG's participation and quotes Jerry Maginnis.
CBS 42 (Birmingham) August 10, 2007 Family Volunteer Day News coverage of KPMG's Volunteer Day features comments from Trent Marek.
ABC 33 (Birmingham) August 10, 2007 Family Volunteer Day News coverage of KPMG's Volunteer Day features firm employees giving back to the community.
MLB.com August 14, 2007 Girls Arrive at RBI World Series Article focusing on the RBI program mentioning KPMG sponsorship.
The Arizona Republic August 16, 2007 ASU Team Victorious Short news item on Arizona University's winning of the national case competition that was sponsored by KPMG.
MLB.com August 17, 2007 Atlanta RBI Molding Players, Students Article focusing on the Atlanta girls' softball program mentioning KPMG sponsorship.
Dallas Business Journal August 17-23, 2007 Women In The Know KPMG's KNOW chapter is the focus of a column and features thought leadership from Lisa Acosta, KNOW co-chairman and audit partner.
The Record August 19, 2007 Flexible Options Help Parents Balance Work/life Schedules KPMG is featured as a progressive firm in offering work-life benefits and the story provides comments from Barbara Wankoff.
San Antonio Express News August 20, 2007 Campus News - Rudy Arriaga Mention of Minority Doctoral Scholarship award recipient.
SportingNews August 20, 2007 RBI World Series - A Winning Program Article about the RBI World Series mentioning KPMG sponsorship.
HR Wire August 21, 2007 Backup Child and Elder Care An article using KPMG as a case-study of an effective back-up care program, highlighting our high usage rates and generous offerings.
Consultant-News.com August 22, 2007 KPMG to Support Future Diversity Leaders The Future Diversity Leaders program announcement.
MLB.com August 23, 2007 The RBI Story: Driving Home the Values of Life Presented by KPMG to Premiere in Primetime on ESPN Announcement of ESPN program featuring the RBI program.
World Accounting Intelligence August 24, 2007 KPMG US Programme Grooms Minority Leaders An article announcing the launch of the Future Diversity Leaders program, featuring a quote from Manny Fernandez.
Philadelphia Business Journal August 24, 2007 Accounting Recruits A major story on hiring in the profession features statistics on robust hiring at KPMG and comments from Jerry Maginnis
Austin Business Journal August 24-30, 2007 A Type of Family Planning KPMG's KNOW chapter is the focus of a column and features thought leadership from Lisa Acosta, KNOW co-chairman and audit partner.
Los Angeles Business Journal August 27, 2007 Little League Help A sports business column includes KPMG's sponsorship of RBI and notes volunteer efforts in Compton.
The Boston Globe August 30, 2007 Donations Boost Women's Workplace Wardrobes Story mentions KPMG's efforts to hold clothing drives to benefit Tailored For Success.
Boston Business Journal August 31, 2007 Some CPAs Say Smaller Is Better In Terms Of Firm Joe Maiorano comments about how KPMG is enjoying turnover at record lows.
Charlotte Business Journal August 31, 2007 Finding Fresh Talent Round-up story on the demand for talent reflects quotes from Paul Chapman and comments from new recruit Jonathan Ward. A large photo of new KPMG recruits accompanies the story.
DiversityInc. August 31, 2007 Giving Back An announcement on the Future Diversity Leaders program.
Accountingweb.com August 31, 2007 KPMG Launches Future Diversity Leaders Program A profile of Future Diversity Leaders program in their email newsletter and on their website.