KPMG LLP

Audit Intern

June - August 2024 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

I absolutely loved how supported I felt as an intern starting out for such a huge company. Each intern had a TC, or transitional coach, who was someone within their first of second year at KPMG and was great for asking little questions and things that you may feel too scared to ask someone higher up and just someone who's been in our shoes so recently but has enough experience to help give guidance and advice. Each intern also had a PML, or performance management leader, who was higher up in the company (likely a manager or higher) who would meet with you after each engagement was complete and go over how everything was going. I found this really helpful and it made me feel very supported.

What I wish was different

There was one engagement that I was assigned to that was post-busy season and had a very small team, one manager, two associates, and two interns (including myself), and the associate that oversaw me and my tasks was strictly online and was hard to get a hold of for questions. It was just a bit isolating and lonely, so I wish that I was able to have a better relationship with her.

Advice

Everyone enjoys talking to and helping the interns. If you're in need of help or advice but are worried about being a bother to others, don't be afraid to seek it out because everyone wants to see you succeed.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2023 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Anyone who is an accounting major in college, I would recommend interning at a Big 4 company. I say this because you would not get the type of experience that you would receive at any other company that isn't Big 4. Although the firm is large, the type of connections you get will be unmatched.

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Big Data Engineer Intern

June - August 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Being able to connect with current associates and learning new skills from the team

What I wish was different

More interactive with other interns

Advice

Be open to communication and always ask if you need any help or guidance!

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Audit Intern

June - August 2023 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Very welcoming environment with people that helped me learn as much as possible

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve worked a little longer

Advice

Don’t feel intimidated going into the internship

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Analyst

July 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

It’s a great place to work, full of positive people. All employees respect each other.

What I wish was different

Wish I was in tax department

Advice

It’s a very great experience overall. Helps in growth career wise and also expanding your networking circle.

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Embark Scholar Intern

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked the flexibility and the ability to grow my network both through my fellow interns all the way to partners. Also, I was able to see all 3 areas of public accounting which really opened my eyes to the career possibilities and mobility available to me. I originally believed I wanted to be in Audit but with my advisory rotation, I learned long term I would like to grow in this field and I created great connections.

What I wish was different

Advice

You can make the most of your experience based on how proactive you are. Your experience is entirely on your approach.

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Business Tax Services Intern

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked how interns were given a lot of guidance and mentorship during the program. We felt like a part of the team helping others with their work, attending work events together, and grabbing lunch together. KPMG also valued the interns having a fun experience, organizing many events to attend for networking, learning, diversity and inclusion, and just for fun.

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep a positive attitude towards work and learning. As an intern, you are not expected to know a lot and are given a lot of guidance, but you will be given a lot of information to learn to make sure to listen and give it your best!

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Audit Intern

June - August 2023 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

Great environment that facilitates growth and learning. Great pay and great support system. A lot of fun events for interns.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer so I could enjoy it more.

Advice

Don't be shy to ask question and pivot for yourself.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2023 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I really liked the company working environment. Everyone is like friends to each other, even though I was just an intern I had a lot stuff to learn, people are really patient.

What I wish was different

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Advice

Always be curious, big question, little details.

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Advisory Intern

June - August 2023 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Any Big 4 Consulting experience is valuable for all future endeavors

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Financial Audit Intern

May - August 2023 • Houston, TX

What I liked

I loved the national intern training at KPMG Lakehouse.

What I wish was different

I wish we had 3 client engagement teams instead of just 2.

Advice

I would reccomend applying early for KPMG because it is on a rolling basis.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2023 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Real hands-on experience working on a variety of engagements; genuine snapshot of a day-in-the life of a public accountant.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make friends and build your network!

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Risk Management Intern

June - August 2018 • Montvale, NJ

What I liked

Great work environment. Buddy & PML system is really helpful

What I wish was different

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Staff Accountant Intern

May - August 2022 • Toronto, Ontario

What I liked

The work environment, the people, the learning opportunities.

What I wish was different

I just was not passionate about the work which I found out after seeing what a day in the life looks like. However, the experience was great!

Advice

Don't be afraid to maximize the learning opportunities that come with this experience. Talk to people, ask questions, participate in challenges and things that interest you. Your internship is what YOU make of it.

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Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Intern

June - August 2022 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

This firm had diversity and inclusion and a good work/life balance

What I wish was different

Being able to visit client sites

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and communicate.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2022 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The company has a great training program for their interns. They will have you work with different industry to have a better experience of the audit work.

What I wish was different

Advice

If the company gave you a chance to work for them, take full advantage of it. Make connections, be pro active and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

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Audit Intern

June - August 2021 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I loved being able to go into the office and do most of my internship in person.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Embark Scholar

June - August 2021 • Short Hills, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed everything about my internship.

What I wish was different

I wish that the experience could have been in person.

Advice

I would encourage other students of color to apply for this internship as well.

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State and Local Government Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really liked the supportive and collaborative environment that pushed me to put my best work together. I was also able to be in a structured environment and my expectations were clearly defined for me.

What I wish was different

I wish the company was able to put on more in-person events and activities throughout the summer, which granted, may have been difficult during covid but was allowed by local ordinances.

Advice

I would say the most important thing to keep in mind is how important networking is. In order to get the next opportunity and continue your education it is important to reach out to as many professionals as possible to network and find the best opportunity for you

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