Values & Culture

Empowering change and inspiring confidence

At KPMG, we inspire confidence and empower change in all we do. We challenge ourselves to bring our absolute best to clients, to the public and to one another, every single day. We set ourselves apart through our passion and pride, our expertise and our curiosity, our inclusive culture and our focus on developing the leaders of tomorrow.

It is not just what we do at KPMG that matters: we also pay attention to how we do it. Our values are our core beliefs, guiding and unifying our actions and behaviors. Shared across every level and in every country, jurisdiction and territory in which we operate, they are the foundation of our unique culture.

Our values

Our values represent what we believe in and what’s important to us as an organization. They guide the decisions we make as well as how we work with each other, our clients, the companies we audit, and all our stakeholders.

Integrity: We do what’s right.
Excellence: We never stop learning and improving.
Courage: We think and act boldly.
Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences.
For Better: We do what matters.

Integrity

Integrity means we are honest, fair and consistent in our words, actions and decisions – both inside and outside work. We take responsibility for our day-to-day behavior, embrace accountability and hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards at all times – even when under pressure.

We keep our promises and set an example for others to follow.
Excellence

Excellence means relentlessly delivering quality work to the highest professional standards. We do this by staying curious and taking personal responsibility for our learning.

We constantly look to improve our work through data and insights and are open to new challenges and feedback because that is how we develop and improve.
Courage

Courage is about being open to new ideas and being honest about the limits of our own knowledge and experience. It’s about applying professional skepticism to what we see and asking questions where we have doubts.

We speak up if we see something we believe is wrong and we support those who have the courage to speak up themselves. Courage is being bold enough to step outside of your comfort zone.
Together

We do our best work when we do it together: In teams, across teams, and by working with others outside our organization. Working together is important because we know it’s collaboration that shapes opinions and drives creativity.

We embrace people with diverse backgrounds, skills, perspectives and life experiences and ensure different voices are heard. We show care and consideration for others and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
For Better

For Better means taking a long-term view, even in our day-to-day choices, because we want to build a stronger KPMG for the future. We never lose sight of the importance of our role in building trust in the capital markets and in business.

We make sustainable, positive change in our local communities and in society at large, striving to make the world a better place.

Inclusion, diversity & equity

At KPMG we value our diversity and the many different perspectives our people bring to complex issues. That’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can flourish, both as professionals and as individuals. This includes investment in their skills and knowledge to further expand, deepen and evolve our expertise.

We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential. We want talent and determination to determine our people’s success – nothing else.

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