| Type | Limited Liability Partnership |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Products | Professional Services |
| Revenue | 2.4$ billion USD (2010) |
| Website | pkf.com |
PKF (previously known as Pannell Kerr Forster) is a global network of accountancy firms. Member firms operate under the PKF brand in over 125 countries worldwide. In 2010, PKF International was ranked the 10th largest global accounting network, with aggregate fee income of $2.4 billion for member firms in the year end June 2010).[1] Over 21,474 staff including more than 2,198 partners are employed by PKF International member firms.
Pannell Kerr Forster[2] was founded in 1969 when four accountancy firms from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States joined together to create an international association. The four firms were:
In 1980, member firms decided to use Pannell Kerr Forster as their common brand name to create an international accountancy brand. In 2000, member firms decided to shorten their name to PKF. Member firms are now adopting this name in their home markets, or adding PKF as a prefix to the existing firm name.
There are over 245 member firms and correspondents in 440 locations in around 125 countries providing accounting and business advisory services.PKF International Limited is a network of legally independent member firms.