Lobbying Disclosure: Richard Robinson & Associates for KPMG LLP

Original title: RICHARD ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES INC. lobbying for KPMG LLP

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses activities and payments made by KPMG LLP to the firm Richard Robinson & Associates Inc. for the first quarter of 2000.

Why it matters

This report identifies the financial investment made by a major accounting firm to influence specific state legislation and regulatory reviews during early 2000.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

KPMG LLP

The firm paid for lobbying services to influence state legislative and regulatory outcomes.

Directly affected

Richard Robinson & Associates Inc.

The firm received payment to perform lobbying services on behalf of a client.

Key Facts

Total payments for lobbying services during the period of 1/1/2000 to 3/31/2000 were $20,978.
The lobbying firm Richard Robinson & Associates Inc. represented KPMG LLP.
Lobbying activity included monitoring or influencing five specific bills: AB 823, AB 858, AB 1138, AB 1190, and AB 1751.
Lobbying activity included participation in the Sunset Review process for the Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Lobbying activity included participation in the Sunset Review process for the Board of Accountancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did KPMG LLP pay for lobbying in early 2000?

KPMG LLP paid $20,978 to Richard Robinson & Associates Inc. for the period between January 1 and March 31, 2000.

What specific government actions were targeted by this lobbying?

The firm focused on five legislative bills (AB 823, AB 858, AB 1138, AB 1190, and AB 1751) and the processes for the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board of Accountancy.

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Lobbying Activity

RICHARD ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES INC.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Professional Regulation

The lobbying activity is heavily concentrated on the Board of Accountancy and the Department of Consumer Affairs, suggesting a focus on professional licensing and regulatory oversight.

KPMG LLP Board of Accountancy Dept. of Consumer Affairs