KPMG Announces New U.S. Blockchain Leadership
NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: KPMG LLP is announcing new U.S. Blockchain
leadership to drive and expand the firm's
blockchain strategy across its core lines of
business -Tax, Audit, Advisory and Industries.
Arun Ghosh has been named the firm's U.S.
Blockchain leader, and David Jarczyk and Erich
Braun have been named the U.S. Blockchain Tax and
Audit leaders, respectively.
In addition to solving business issues with
blockchain, companies need to account for the
complex regulatory, tax and trade, auditability,
risk and compliance implications that come with any
global transaction and exchange. KPMG's blockchain
approach integrates financial management, digital
transformation, and industry subject matter
proficiency to provide businesses with
comprehensive guidance on blockchain, from strategy
to implementation.
WHY: The experimentation phase for blockchain is coming
to a close with companies now embarking on the
execution phase. It is much more than a technology,
serving as a global transaction platform that
requires an intimate knowledge of tax, global trade
tariffs, financial risk implications, and core
operations.
WHO: Arun Ghosh - Boston - KPMG U.S. Blockchain leader
Arun has extensive experience driving business value
by leveraging blockchain, analytics, automation and
artificial intelligence for high-tech, industrial
manufacturing and life sciences organizations. This
includes delivering enterprise-wide transformation
programs across commercial, operations, R&D,
manufacturing, and supply chain business functions.
David Jarczyk - Chicago -KPMG U.S. Blockchain Tax
leader
David assesses the complex tax and finance
implications of blockchain. He has vast experience
in determining market needs in response to tax
reform and changes, implementing technological
requirements, creating unique data analytics
offerings, and developing go-to-market
strategies.
Erich Braun - San Francisco - KPMG U.S. Blockchain
Audit leader
Erich assesses blockchain technology and its impact
on organizations and on KPMG's Audit practice. He
also understands how companies are utilizing
blockchain technology and its influence on audit
procedures.
OTHER INFO: KPMG has dedicated blockchain specialists in 30
countries around the world that work with companies
in industries including financial services,
healthcare and life sciences, industrial
manufacturing, telecommunications, retail,
technology, and many more.
For more information, see KPMG's recent articles:
Blockchain promises companies more transparency and
trust
Will the real blockchain please stand up?
CONTACT: KPMG's Jamie Bredehoft at jbredehoft@kpmg.com or
201-419-4547.
About KPMG LLP
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