KPMG Associate - Audit Associate KPMG Employee Review

4.0
Apr 4, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Generally, KPMG is a good option for launching a career. The people who work at KPMG are hardworkers and high achievers. It is nice to be surrounded by individuals at a similar stage in life with similar goals. KPMG provides good global mobility, however the mobility within a local area or state is limited by the availability of large businesses and clients. Having been with the firm for nearly two years I am still proud of the integrity with which KPMG conducts business and the high level of "professional care" exhibited by the employees.

Cons

The downside to working at KPMG is the up or out culture. Each year KPMG hires a large start class of fresh college graduates, need them or not. This has lead to lay-offs, which create an atmosphere of unease and fear.

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5.0
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Cons

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4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It might sound cliche but the Pro for me is the people that I work with. I'm lucky enough to be staffed in a team with great leadership. Managers are actually willing to coach junior members and be a real mentor. I very much appreciate their efforts.

Cons

Long hours and office politics. This is pretty basic and obvious for any public accounting firms. Every time a quarter end, year end, or a special filing is going out, you can expect 10-14 hour days. It might be fine in your early career but it gets really tiring after a few years.

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