KPMG reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(39,935 total reviews)

Mattias Schmelzer

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

KPMG has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 39,935 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KPMG employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0
May 10, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The managment team is very competent and willing to spend time with associates/senior associates in order to promote their professional development. The employees are very down-to-earth and have a lot of personality, which is important when the work can be less than exciting.

Cons

The hours and client locations can sometimes be long/far and unpredictable. Also, sometimes the client work is not very exciting. At times it can be hard to bond with your audit team, as you are so busy working there is not much time left for socializing during the day.

4.0
May 10, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The best reasons are that KPMG provides a good environment for individuals who like to excel and be challenged. The learning curve is steep and constant, and there is a wealth of knowledge on the internal website and numerous trainings to enhance one's skills. Sometimes the pace is rapid and you really learn to prioritize and multi-task. You will definitely learn people and project management skills with ample of opportunity to practice to become a better leader. There is also a lot of flexibility, as long as you get your job done by the deadlines, you can take time off to take care of errands, not to mention using up the 25 days of PTO. There are also a number of activities you can attend, ranging from socials (pub nights, lunches, breakfasts, dinners, sports teams), professional development workshops (internally and with outside organizations), to cultural events. Best of all, most of the events are sponsored by the company.

Cons

KPMG is definitely a challenging place to work, in terms of the technical accounting and audit knowledge required, as well as one's ability to deal with low performing staff and difficult clients. During busy season (typically Jan-Apr of each year), you may work very long hours due to reporting deadlines. The pace is also rapid and stress levels can build up high, some people have a hard time producing results at the rapid pace and get really stressed out. You will work with other team members, thus, the success of your work is dependent on how well other do, thus, dealing with staff members that are not competent will require more work from you. Other times, clients can be difficult, thus making it hard for you to get your job done.

5.0
May 10, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

KPMG is a worldwide brand and offers opportunities to pursue many different career paths. The umbrella of services is categorized as follows: Audit/Advisory/Tax. Personally I am in International Tax. Specifically, KPMG offers many opportunities to grow by providing opportunities for international rotations, ease of lateral movements to the other service areas such as advisory and audit. KPMG leadership always keeps us abreast of industry news that affect our services, keeps an open line of communication to senior level executives and encourages us to think outside the box and provides many avenues and trainings for professional development.

Cons

Employees at KPMG are highly knowledgeable and very hard working. Job demands as it relates to tax are very high. The regular work hours are usually 8:30-6 or 7 PM even during off-peak seasons. Everyone works hard and has extremely high expectations but managers are fair and reasonable with work load. The point being if you are looking for an 8-5, this may not be the right place for you. However, if you are committed and dedicated to work as hard as required you can guarantee you will be rewarded fairly in regards to compensation and bonuses. During busy season Jan-April 15th, I have worked 830-12 AM for 4 weeks in a row. Saturdays are mandatory during busy season and usually require 6-8 hours of work.

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