As part of the course “Transnational Corporations,” a guest lecture was held featuring representatives of KPMG Ukraine — one of the world’s leading firms providing audit, consulting, and tax services.

KPMG has been operating in Ukraine since 1992, and throughout this time, the company’s core mission has been to combine its global intellectual capital with the practical expertise of Ukrainian professionals to support the growth and success of leading domestic businesses.

🔹 Lecture topic:
 “Practical Aspects of Transfer Pricing in International Companies”

🔹 Speakers:

  • Olena Zubkova — Transfer Pricing Manager, KPMG Ukraine

  • Taras Berezhnytskyi — Senior Transfer Pricing Consultant, KPMG Ukraine

  • Nataliia Drozdovska — Senior Transfer Pricing Consultant, KPMG Ukraine

🔹 Moderator from the Department of International Economics / Course Lecturer:
 Olena Korohodova, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor

🔹 Event Organizer (KPMG):
 Olha Poltorak, Talent Acquisition Specialist

During the session, the experts provided a detailed explanation of how international companies apply transfer pricing mechanisms, what risks and advantages they entail for business operations, and how approaches to transfer pricing control differ across countries. The speakers also presented real-world case studies from KPMG’s professional practice.

Students of group US-21, along with other attendees, gained valuable insights into how large multinational corporations successfully balance global standards with local market realities, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing economic transparency.

We wish our students continued inspiration, analytical thinking, and the courage to ask complex questions — as this is exactly how the journey toward professional success in the global business environment begins!