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that our clients see a difference in us,

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and that the public trusts us.

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This means that we must be recognized for the 

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reputation we earn based on the integrity of 

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our people, and the quality of our work.

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Independence is critical to achieving our vision.

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Rigorously maintaining our independence has 

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always been fundamental to our values and

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allows us to earn and maintain the trust of our

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clients, our regulators, and the public at large.

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Getting independence right has always been a 

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critical business imperative; you only have to look 

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at real-life examples to understand the financial 

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and reputational damage caused by an individual 

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or firm getting it wrong.

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This training focuses on your personal 

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independence - investments, loans and other 

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financial matters. It provides you with the

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fundamentals you need to know to fulfill your 

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professional and personal responsibilities,

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and includes reference materials you can access 

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during and after you’ve completed the training.

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Although there’s a lot to know, there are also 

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many people and resources available to answer 

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your questions and to help you do the right thing.

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When in doubt, consult.

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A critical aspect of being a KPMG professional

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is keeping your knowledge up-to-date, 

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so no matter how many times you may have  

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taken independence training in the past, 

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you need to keep a fresh perspective on 

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how independence impacts you personally,

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as well as how it impacts KPMG as a firm.

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Therefore, I’m asking all of you to take this training seriously and complete it diligently,

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training seriously and complete it diligently,

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knowing that although it’s just one small part, 

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it’s an important part that we all need to play in 


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in helping KPMG to become the Clear Choice.

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