Markus Kreher

Markus Kreher is the Global Head of Accounting Advisory Services at KPMG International.1 He joined KPMG in 1993 and has over 20 years of experience advising family businesses and corporates, particularly in audit and consulting across various industry sectors.1 Kreher is an expert in IFRS and US-GAAP, assisting clients with IFRS and US-GAAP conversions, IPOs, and private equity portfolio conversions.1

In Germany, Kreher oversees areas including Closing Excellence, Working Capital and Cash Management Optimization, Capital Market Services, Accounting Advisory Services, Integration and Carve-Out Services, and Business Intelligence Solutions.1 He is also a Partner in Finance Advisory, Head of Finance Advisory, and Head of Media at KPMG.2

Kreher's expertise extends to the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) industry, where he advises companies on digitalization in accounting and controlling.3 He holds several qualifications, including:

• Diplom-Kaufmann from the University of Münster
• Dr. rer. pol. from the University of Kaiserslautern
• Certified Public Accountant (US)
• Wirtschaftsprüfer (German public auditor)
• Steuerberater (tax advisor)3

Kreher is actively involved in professional associations and publications, including membership in the Schmalenbach-Gesellschaft e.V.'s Working Group on Financial Accounting and co-authorship of the Beck'schen Bilanzkommentar.3 He also leads KPMG's network for Media and Publishing, regularly authoring industry studies and participating in panel discussions.3