Lobbying Disclosure: Richard Robinson & Associates for KPMG LLP
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
This report identifies the financial investment made by a major accounting firm to influence specific state legislation and regulatory reviews during early 2000.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
KPMG LLP
The firm paid for lobbying services to influence state legislative and regulatory outcomes.
Richard Robinson & Associates Inc.
The firm received payment to perform lobbying services on behalf of a client.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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.
- Lobbying activity included participation in the Sunset Review process for the Board of Accountancy.
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.
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Lobbying Activity
RICHARD ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES INC.
on behalf of KPMG LLP
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
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.
Connected Entities
Sources
www.sos.ca.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance35How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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