‘Big Four’ Auditor, KPMG, Launches Blockchain Services

‘Big Four’ Auditor, KPMG, Launches Blockchain Services

On September 14th, 2016, professional services firm, KPMG, announced a suite of services built around distributed ledgers and how companies can implement them into their business models. KPMG and Microsoft Partner Up to Create Blockchain Solutions. As part of this effort, KPMG will collaborate with Microsoft in a partnership they say will combine the best aspects of both firms to offer the best experience for their clients. Canadian IT advisory leader for KPMG, Yvon Audette, specified some of the parameters of the collaboration. “Through this collaboration, we are combining KPMG’s....


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