Press Releases Archive 2007
30 August 2007
Changes in KPMG Slovensko
Slovak Lubos Vanco will replace Michele Lodi-Fe, Italian, as senior partner of KPMG in Slovakia as of 1 October 2007.
Mr. Lodi-Fe, who has navigated the firm for eight years, has been appointed to a global leadership position within KPMG International. Further three new partners have been appointed.
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Forensic | 27 April 2007
Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007
This new study by KPMG Forensic profiles a Fraudster by examining the characteristics of the perpetrators of fraud cases, and the circumstance in which the frauds were perpetrated. The survey covered 360 cases that have recently been investigated by KPMG Forensic in the Europe, Middle East and African region. The key characteristics identified were as follows:
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Advisory | 1 February 2007
Rethinking cost structures - Creating a sustainable cost advantage
KPMG International commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a global survey mapping senior executives' opinions on cost management. One of the key findings is that organizations seem to be overly cautious regarding cost reduction targets. Instead of strategic plans that make a difference, small, incremental changes to their cost reduction strategies are the extent of most companies' ambitions. To supplement the research, EIU interviewed some cost management practitioners. Find out more in the survey report or press release.
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Advisory | 1 February 2007
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic (2006)
It is the second complex information security survey in the Slovak Republic conducted by DSM - Data Security Management magazine, KPMG Slovensko and the National Security Authority. Survey report comments on the findings both in Slovak and English.
Download the release in Slovak
Download the survey
Changes in KPMG Slovensko
Slovak Lubos Vanco will replace Michele Lodi-Fe, Italian, as senior partner of KPMG in Slovakia as of 1 October 2007.
Mr. Lodi-Fe, who has navigated the firm for eight years, has been appointed to a global leadership position within KPMG International. Further three new partners have been appointed.
Download the release in English
Download the release in Slovak
Forensic | 27 April 2007
Profile of a Fraudster Survey 2007
This new study by KPMG Forensic profiles a Fraudster by examining the characteristics of the perpetrators of fraud cases, and the circumstance in which the frauds were perpetrated. The survey covered 360 cases that have recently been investigated by KPMG Forensic in the Europe, Middle East and African region. The key characteristics identified were as follows:
- 85% of fraudsters were male.
- The typical fraudster was aged between 36 and 55 years.
- The fraudster will continue to commit fraudulent acts until caught: 91% of profiled perpetrators acted multiple times, often over a period of several years
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Advisory | 1 February 2007
Rethinking cost structures - Creating a sustainable cost advantage
KPMG International commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to conduct a global survey mapping senior executives' opinions on cost management. One of the key findings is that organizations seem to be overly cautious regarding cost reduction targets. Instead of strategic plans that make a difference, small, incremental changes to their cost reduction strategies are the extent of most companies' ambitions. To supplement the research, EIU interviewed some cost management practitioners. Find out more in the survey report or press release.
Download the release in English
Download the release in Slovak
Download the survey
Advisory | 1 February 2007
Information Security Survey in the Slovak Republic (2006)
It is the second complex information security survey in the Slovak Republic conducted by DSM - Data Security Management magazine, KPMG Slovensko and the National Security Authority. Survey report comments on the findings both in Slovak and English.
Download the release in Slovak
Download the survey
