KPMG Promotes Audit Manager
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The only “Big Four” accounting firm with a presence in Alaska, KPMG, promoted Jim Henderson to Audit Manager. His work includes a strong focus on federal single audits and the use of data in the audit process.
Henderson joined KPMG in 2022 and brings six years of audit experience, serving clients across state and local government, oil and gas, and power and utilities sectors. A Certified Public Accountant, Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with majors in accounting and economics, from the University of Nevada, Reno. He also earned a master’s degree in accountancy there.
Born and raised in Alaska, Henderson grew up ski racing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood and continues to give back by coaching youth alpine ski racing with the Alyeska Ski Club.
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