Our Opportunities

PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES THAT LEAD TO GREAT CAREERS

Fast Track Your Career

Eager to get your career on the fast track? A range of KPMG programs offered every year will help you move forward quickly and confidently to new levels of responsibility, strategic thinking and impact.

KPMG Honor Roll

KPMG HONOR ROLL

Training magazine has named KPMG to its Top 10 Hall of Fame, a designation reserved for the handful of organizations to achieve a Top Ten ranking on the Training Top 125 list four years in a row. Chief Learning Officer magazine ranked KPMG LLP higher than any other Big Four firm on its 2013 LearningElite list. One judge noted, "The precision that KPMG Business School brings to all aspects of learning design, delivery and implementation is impressive."

KPMG Lakehouse

KPMG Lakehouse embodies the firm’s rich culture and commitment to lifelong learning and innovation. A significant investment in its people, the Lakehouse is the cornerstone of a strategic learning transformation designed to ensure KPMG’s continued ability to attract and retain the best talent, equip its professionals to help clients meet the challenges of a dynamic marketplace, and support innovation throughout the firm. Located in the master-planned community of Lake Nona in Orlando, the Lakehouse is a place for KPMG people to be inspired, recharge, reconnect, and refocus on new challenges and opportunities. Opening in January 2020, it will feature 800 single-occupancy guest rooms, 90 learning and innovation spaces, a 1,000-seat assembly hall, and an Ignition Center where professionals can meet with clients to explore potential disruptors, new business models, and breakthrough solutions. The 55-acre site will also include multiple dining areas, a separate social venue and numerous fitness and recreational amenities to support the firm’s focus on health and well-being.

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Training by the Numbers

LAST YEAR ALONE...

More than 6,000 sessions of 3,052 instructor-led courses were offered

Over 1.7 million Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits were collectively earned by our people

Over 400,000 CPE credits were earned through Web-based Training alone

Create Career Momentum

Audit

As a first-year Audit associate, you'll attend Audit Foundations, a dynamic, one-week program advancing technical, business and leadership skills as you address real-world case studies. You'll attend a Road to In Charge program designed to deepen your knowledge of the audit, the industry you serve, and your ability to provide effective feedback. Every year following, you'll attend core training programs and choose from thousands of Web-based learning resources to continue building your skills and to move your career forward.

Tax

As a first-year Tax associate, you'll attend Tax Fundamentals, a two-week immersion program challenging you to think beyond the return and appreciate the impact of tax decisions. In the later years, you'll attend an in-person Tax Skills Seminar designed to help you develop a broad-based knowledge of technical issues and complementary leadership skills.

Advisory

As a first-year Advisory associate, you'll attend Advisory Fundamentals, a two-week intensive that includes training in the specific service you'll be providing in your first engagements and consultant skills you can apply to a wide range of future challenges. Within your first year (and in every year to follow) you'll attend in-person programs such as Advisory University, where you'll have the opportunity to design a training week based on your individual learning needs and interests. The annual Advisory Learning Paths process will help you choose from thousands of Web-based learning resources to continue building your skills and move your career forward.

CPA = AWARDS!

KPMG's CPA Incentive Program can help you get your CPA license within your first two years of eligibility, which is determined by each state based primarily on the number of educational credits you've completed. Getting your CPA early can advance your career in many ways, including freeing up your time for other professional opportunities.

KPMG awards $5,000 when you join KPMG with your CPA exam passed, or if you pass all parts of the CPA exam within your first year of employment or CPA exam eligibility, whichever is later.

KPMG awards $3,000 when you complete and pass your CPA exam during your second year of employment or CPA exam eligibility, whichever is later.

Mentor and Mentee

MEET YOUR MENTOR

If you want the kind of networking that's got real impact, consider a mentor. At KPMG, a mentor makes a long-term commitment to you and your future. With a mentor, you have regular, private communication that enables you to ask important questions, examine your goals and stretch your ideas about who you are and what you want to become. At KPMG, approximately 12,000 employees are involved in mentoring or being mentored. This commitment by mentors to give help, and willingness among mentees to take help, enables employees at all levels to benefit from the combination of inspiration and example that can create career champions.

Leadership Edge

KPMG's Leadership Edge is where leaders begin. These innovative national and local summer programs offer you fabulous opportunities to network with KPMG professionals to get a head start on the KPMG campus recruiting process and explore career opportunities with KPMG. Don't you want to get the leadership edge?

KPMG Rise Leadership Institute

If you’re a high-performing college freshman or sophomore who identifies as a person of color, veteran, person with disability, LGBTQ, and/or first-generation college student, then RISE up and make your mark with KPMG! KPMG Rise Leadership Institute (Rise) begins with an annual, four-day leadership conference in Hollywood, California for students pursuing an accounting, finance, engineering, IT or other related degrees. If you successfully complete the conference, you’ll open the door to a variety of scholarship and career opportunities.

Complete the Rise interest form to receive more information.

Discover KPMG

THREE-DAY LOCAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

KPMG's Discover is a three-day local leadership program that gives you the chance to explore your interests in Audit, Tax and Advisory, while gaining insight into the culture and career opportunities at KPMG.

You can also expect to gain exposure to firm clients while participating in a job-shadowing experience, connecting with firm leadership, accessing to developmental resources, and networking with KPMG professionals and other top candidates in your field. Most importantly, you'll receive answers to your questions about life at KPMG as well as an interview for an internship position.

Discover KPMG is designed for students who have not yet been through the internship recruiting process, have approximately two years remaining of their education and will graduate with their CPA eligibility.

THREE-DAY TRAINING FOR FUTURE KPMG INTERNS

KPMG's Global Advantage (GA) program is another exciting enhancement to KPMG's award-winning training programs. GA is a three-day training for future KPMG interns that focuses on some of the key attributes of a successful KPMG professional. Topics covered in these sessions include Leadership, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Impact, and Cultural Versatility. All sessions are led by National KPMG partner instructors. The 2018 program location — Amsterdam, Netherlands — also included several cultural and client experiences. Eligibility for this program is limited to students one year prior to their KPMG internship. The 2019 program, also in Europe, will include students from several KPMG European firms in addition to KPMG U.S. interns.

Ace the Case

CASE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP

Ace the Case participants attend a Case Analysis workshop, Presentation Skills workshop and participate in a Business Case Competition. The workshops are lively, interactive sessions that teach business case analysis, including critical skills and processes to analyze and present an effective case. The Business Case Competition allows you to put your new skills to work immediately and get feedback from KPMG professionals. After completing Ace the Case, you may want to apply to KPMG's International Case Competition if your school participates. It's a great way to practice for your future career.

Bring Your Best

A KPMG internship is a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network and get real-world (even global) experience before graduation. And it can often lead to a full-time job. Discover how an internship can connect you with the countless opportunities at KPMG.

What makes a great internship? Through a KPMG internship, you can...

Start training: No other Big Four firm offers a consistent national training experience for all audit, tax and advisory interns.
Meet your mentor: Pair up with a mentor who can inspire and guide your internship-and your career.
Build a network: Start growing your professional network by interacting with KPMG senior professionals and employees worldwide.
Gain experience: By engaging with clients, you'll become more knowledgeable and more marketable.
Explore career opportunities: Learn what it's really like to be an audit, tax or advisory professional... and you may find yourself on the path to a full-time job offer.

UNRIVALED TRAINING AND MENTORING

KPMG's interns spend an exhilarating week of National Intern Training in Orlando, Florida. No other Big Four firm offers a consistent national training experience for all audit, tax and advisory interns. You'll join your peers from around the country to enhance your leadership and communication skills and receive training specific to your chosen practice area.

As an intern, you'll be paired with a KPMG mentor who is committed to you and your career. You'll communicate regularly to address important questions, examine your goals, assess your progress and stretch your ideas about who you are and what you want to become.

Global Internship Program

OUR GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Our award-winning Global Internship Program (GIP) gives top college students the opportunity to work abroad and see what it takes to be a global professional. After starting your GIP internship at a KPMG office location in the US, you'll spend four weeks on assignment with international teams on major client accounts, with a global support network there to guide you every step of the way.

KPMG clients and the capital markets are becoming more international every day. The GIP is a great first step for future accounting professionals.

Why BYOIP?

BUILD YOUR OWN INTERNSHIP

Our Build Your Own Internship Program (BYOIP) enables you to intern with KPMG in two practices chosen from audit, tax or advisory. One practice provides your "core" experience; the other provides "developmental" experience in which you'll work on a variety of client engagements. KPMG is the only one of the Big Four to offer a national split internship program.

Explore your options while being exposed to multiple practices early in your career. You'll find great networking opportunities with employees, clients and firm leadership, and you'll have a performance manager and a mentor to guide you along the way.

BYOIP Snapshots

AN INTERNSHIP THAT INSPIRES CHANGE

In cooperation with First Book, KPMG's Family for Literacy (KFFL) provides children from low--income families with their own new books. In addition to raising money, KFFL volunteers visit classrooms, read to children and deliver 2.5 million new books throughout the US.

KPMG Interns for Literacy enables you to participate in KFFL and practice KPMG's core values. You'll work with a team to plan, coordinate and complete an innovative literacy project. You can also enter to win a service trip to New Orleans, where you'll take community service to an even higher level.

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KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program

Developing Accountants in the Data Age

Explore an award-winning program that gives you the tools you need to meet the challenges of the data age.

Serving one of today's global companies often requires more than a deep knowledge of accounting. Our increasingly data-rich world often dictates that industry professionals be savvy about data and analytics (D&A), plus have the critical thinking skills needed to translate data patterns and anomalies into relevant and meaningful business insights. As a recognized leader in audit, tax and advisory services, KPMG has worked with the country’s leading business schools to create this forward-thinking program.

This powerful combination of a D&A-focused accounting curriculum, practical use of the latest analytics technology, and real-world experience working with KPMG's clients is critical to any student planning a career in our highly complex business world.

Next Generation Accountants

Learning + Funding + Doing

Discover how you can get the knowledge and experience you need to become a future leader, plus KPMG funding for tuition and other master's degree expenses.

What to Expect

The KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program (the Program) is the first-of-its-kind to provide:

Specialized Knowledge: A curriculum developed by leading business schools with the support of KPMG combines advanced accounting with specialized courses on technology and data and analytics, including hands on use of enabling technologies and data sets used by seasoned KPMG professionals.

Financial Assistance: For KPMG-sponsored students, KPMG will pay tuition, fees, books, and a stipend to help cover room and board. Yet we believe the true value of the Program to be significantly more, considering the lifelong dividends gained from having earned a one-of-a-kind graduate degree in accounting that focuses heavily on D&A and advanced technical skills.

Work Experience: For KPMG-sponsored students, the Program includes an Audit or Tax internship focused on Data & Analytics (D&A) as well as a full-time Audit or Tax position as an experienced associate with an opportunity for an accelerated career track at KPMG for high performers. KPMG-sponsored students will have the opportunity to participate in leadership development programs, mentoring relationships, key assignments, and national and global opportunities, all designed to place them in the position to be future leaders of KPMG.

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Participating Universities

See which pioneering business schools are involved in the Program.

PARTICIPATING BUSINESS SCHOOLS

The program has expanded considerably since its inception and we are excited to now be working with the following universities:

Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business

Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business

The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business

The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business

The University of Mississippi's Patterson School of Accountancy

The University of Missouri's Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business

The University of Southern California, Leventhal School of Accounting

Villanova School of Business

Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business

The University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy was the first university to offer both a Master of Accountancy and Data Analytics and a Master of Taxation and Data Analytics as a part of the Program. Beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year, KPMG will expand the Program’s Tax concentration to The University of Southern California Leventhal School of Accounting and the Villanova School of Business to offer similar Tax degrees.

Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business is incorporating KPMG technology and proprietary audit tools into the school’s Master of Accounting curriculum, allowing KPMG to further broaden the scope of student education through technology investments. KPMG is not currently sponsoring students at this university.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers awarded the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics its “2017 Recruiting Excellence Award,” which recognizes excellence in recruiting best practices, including attracting talent, selection process, training and development of new hires, and retention.

University names and trademarks are the sole property of each university and their use here does not imply endorsement of KPMG or any of its member firms.

Specialized Knowledge

Explore a graduate curriculum with coursework tailored to help you succeed in today's complex, data-centric environment.

ADVANCED D&A CURRICULUM

The demanding coursework at participating universities will go beyond traditional accounting principles and tax regulations to include use of technologies and methodologies used in today's highly complex, data-centric accounting environment. Students will gain advanced skills through a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, utilizing KPMG's advanced proprietary tools and complex data sets.

Each university has integrated KPMG's Program into its Master of Accounting or Master of Taxation degree for the required 30 hours of credit.

The coursework includes subjects such as those listed below:

Data Analysis and Visualization
Systems for Data Analytics
Auditing through Information Systems
Probability, Uncertainty and Statistical Decision Making
Auditing with Automated Audit Procedures
Innovation, Emerging D&A and Cognitive Technologies
The Future of Data and Analytics in the Tax Practice
Data Mining for Business Intelligence
Fraudulent Financial Reporting

D&A Audit Case Study Now Available!

KPMG, in collaboration with accounting professors, is integrating data and analytics into the financial statement auditing classroom. Visit KPMG University Connection today to register for access to the Urgent Medical Device, Inc. case study and other instructor resources.

The Word Is Out

Hear what the inaugural class and KPMG leaders have to say about this first-of-its-kind program.

LEADING THE CONVERSATION

Learn about the benefits of the KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program directly from students and business leaders. Watch as they share their stories and successes.

Why Apply?

Accountants of the Future

Next Generation Leaders

SPOTLIGHT ON TAX

accountants IN THE DATA AGE

Opportunity of a Lifetime

Your questions… Answered

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Realizing Your Full Potential

All of the connections you've made as a student will ultimately lead to the potential of finding a full-time position within our firm. A career with KPMG can give you the opportunity to be part of a team that values and encourages an innovative and transforming culture, where you can create lasting change.

Whether you're just getting to know us in the early years of a bachelor's program or you've experienced our dynamic work environment as an intern, KPMG is ready to help you realize your full potential through a full-time position.

Advanced Degree Students

Today's global business demands sharp intellect, fresh creativity, analytic ability and strategic thinking. That's why a career in public accounting with an innovative firm like KPMG is the perfect place for individuals completing MBA or JD programs.

At KPMG, we recognize the tremendous value advanced degree candidates bring to our firm and our clients. While most would recognize us as one of the Big Four accounting firms, we also provide exceptional opportunities for MBA, experienced Masters, PhD and Law candidates in our Advisory, Tax and Innovation and Enterprise Solutions functions.

Working for KPMG means you get the best of both worlds; dynamic and challenging consulting opportunities, with the ability to tap into the client base, industry and organizational expertise, as well as, the vast resources of a multi-functional and international firm.

Hiring Functions

Advisory
Tax
Innovation & Enterprise Solutions
- Data & Analytics
- Tax Technology Innovation
Business Support Services

Who we're looking for:

MBA—3-5 years of experience
Masters—3-5 years of experience
Ph.D.
JD / LL.M

KPMG'S Japanese Practice

Like companies throughout the global marketplace, Japanese companies are seeking ways to address emerging trends and manage risk driven by economic uncertainty. For Japanese — companies in the United States, this can be especially challenging.

These companies also must deal with the evolving U.S. regulatory environment, compliance across multiple tax jurisdictions, transfer pricing issues, and the looming transition to IFRS. This is where the insight and guidance of a skilled adviser can help an adviser such as KPMG LLP's Japanese practice.

The professionals in our Japanese practice understand the relationships between U.S. operations, parent companies, and global affiliates, and can provide a broad range of Audit, Tax and Advisory services to Japanese companies operating in the United States.

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We also work closely with KPMG International member firms in Japan and around the world to coordinate services with bilingual professionals in each region to provide cross-border services.

As a result, we can help companies with issues such as:

Complying with multiple tax jurisdictions
Implementing transfer pricing policies
Preparing for IFRS conversion
Remaining current with changing audit principles
Evaluating IT effectiveness

Participating Offices

Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Los Angeles, CA
Silicon Valley, CA

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KPMG Ideation Challenge

Looking to crack complex business issues with data-driven ideas and the power of technology? Now is your chance to fire up your synapses and solve the problems of tomorrow using the power of your business, technology, and data and analytics knowledge. Learn from great thinkers, develop your skills, work as a team, and bring your ideas to life with some of the brightest minds on campus. The U.S. winning team will travel to Seoul, South Korea to compete against teams from all over the world! Contact your local KPMG recruiter for further details.

Our Opportunities

PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES THAT LEAD TO GREAT CAREERS

Fast Track Your Career

KPMG Honor Roll

KPMG HONOR ROLL

KPMG Lakehouse

KPMG Lakehouse

Training by the Numbers

Create Career Momentum

Audit

Audit

Tax

Tax

Advisory

Advisory

CPA = AWARDS!

Mentor and Mentee

MEET YOUR MENTOR

Leadership Edge

FDL Highlights

FDL Overview

KPMG Rise Leadership Institute

Discover KPMG

THREE-DAY LOCAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Global Advantage

Global Advantage

THREE-DAY TRAINING FOR FUTURE KPMG INTERNS

Ace the Case

CASE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP

Bring Your Best

UNRIVALED TRAINING AND MENTORING

Global Internship Program

OUR GLOBAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Why BYOIP?

BUILD YOUR OWN INTERNSHIP

BYOIP Snapshots

Meghan, Washington DC

Kathleen, Chicago

Dustin, St. Louis

Kenneth, New York

Christopher, Baltimore

Annica, Philadelphia

AN INTERNSHIP THAT INSPIRES CHANGE

KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program

Developing Accountants in the Data Age

Learning + Funding + Doing

What to Expect

Participating Universities

PARTICIPATING BUSINESS SCHOOLS

Specialized Knowledge

ADVANCED D&A CURRICULUM

D&A Audit Case Study Now Available!

The Word Is Out

LEADING THE CONVERSATION

Your questions… Answered

Realizing Your Full Potential

Advanced Degree Students

KPMG'S Japanese Practice

KPMG Ideation Challenge

Match Your Degree

Eligible KPMG Audit Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Business Support Services Practices

Eligible KPMG Advisory Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Business Support Services Practices

Eligible KPMG Advisory Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Advisory Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Advisory Practices

Eligible KPMG Business Support Services Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Business Support Services Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Business Support Services Practices

Eligible KPMG Advisory Practices

Eligible KPMG Tax Practices

Eligible KPMG Business Support Services Practices

Eligible KPMG Advisory Practices