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Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Melissa Rocha Joins KPMG US National Office
Former SEC Division of Corporation Finance Acting Chief Accountant joins KPMG New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 28, 2025) - KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax and advisory firm, announced today that Melissa Rocha has joined the firm's national office. 'Melissa's understanding of today's regulatory and reporting environment will help us to bring critical insights to our clients as they operate within and access the capital markets,' said Christian Peo, KPMG US National Managing Partner - Audit Quality & Professional Practice. 'She joins a team of dedicated professionals who engage regulators and financial reporting stakeholders on behalf of the firm and help us to deliver quality audits to our clients.' Melissa joins KPMG from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where she spent 24 years, most recently serving as Acting Chief Accountant in the Office of Chief Accountant within the Division of Corporation Finance. As Acting Chief Accountant, she directed financial reporting policies and practices and provided guidance to SEC filers, investors and advisors. As Deputy Chief Accountant since 2021, she also oversaw the consultation processes across a wide range of topics, including crypto assets, banking and insurance, as well as meeting regularly with registrants, investors, analysts and trade groups to discuss recommendations for rulemaking. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland at College Park and is the recipient of several SEC Awards, including the Law and Policy Award and the Excellence in Leadership Award. 'Melissa will enhance our team in providing accounting, financial reporting and SEC practice support across KPMG,' said Bob Malhotra, KPMG US Audit Partner and Chief Accountant. 'Her proven track record in financial reporting and regulatory issues and extensive experience at the SEC will be instrumental to supporting our ability to both engage the regulatory ecosystem and sustainably enhance audit quality.' About KPMG LLP KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 142 countries and territories and has more than 275,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to increasing access to education and opportunity, advancing mental health, and supporting community vitality. Learn more at Media Contact Full Name: Anoova Guthikonda Phone number: +1-202-533-3633 Email: [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Jersey colon cancer patient to run London Marathon
A Jersey colon cancer patient is running the London Marathon for two charities in the Wilkes was diagnosed with the disease in August and soon afterwards started aggressive chemotherapy has responded well and came off the treatment in Wilkes is now waiting to hear if the chemotherapy has been successful and he is doing the race to raise money for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO). Mr Wilkes is a keen runner and both charities have a special meaning to said "it was a real shock" to hear he had cancer but "every step of the way the health service has been with me and it's been a really positive experience as much as it can"."I've been impressed by Durrell and the work they do and their race - the Durrell Dash - was one of the first I did after my surgery so it really has a special place in my heart," Mr Wilkes also said "FOJO supports active cancer patients and their care has been phenomenal"."It's very good to give back to both charities", he added, having raised more than £2,400 so far. Melissa Rocha from FOJO first met Mr Wilkes when he started his treatment with the oncology department at Jersey General Hospital. She said Mr Wilkes "is a really lovely guy" and "this is just an amazing achievement".Ms Rocha added: "We're obviously completely reliant on donations and every penny goes to patients on the island."More than 56,000 people are expected to run the London Marathon on Sunday. Mr Wilkes admitted he hasn't been able to train as much as he normally would for the said "it's a really tough one" because he was only able to sign up two months ago and so he is "not quite sure how my body will hold up"."I'm going straight for a pub once I've finished and it's been an important chapter in my life, but I am happy that has ended," he added.
