I liked how even given the pandemic, the company still found a way for the intern class to come together virtually and engage in a meaningful internship program.
What I wish was different
I wish we would have been able to do more hands on work, but I understand privacy laws considering we were remote.
Advice
Take in all of the trainings because they will in turn be useful.
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Tax transformation technology intern
July - August 2020 • Montvale, NJ
What I liked
I loved the way they took care of the interns. Given the pandemic it surely would have been easier to cancel the internship but Kpmg went above and beyond to make our experience as fulfilling as possible.
What I wish was different
I think given the circumstances it was done in the best way possible.
Advice
It is what you make of it. You need to get out of your comfort zone and make an effort to network, especially now when everything is online.
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Risk Assurance Intern
July - August 2020 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked how committed the firm was to all its interns.
What I wish was different
I wish we would have had exposure to real work.
Advice
I would ask to keep an open mind, ask questions, and network with everyone no matter who.
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Tax Processor
July 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Great people who wish the best for each other.
Flexibility of work conditions.
Mentors that guide you to become a better professional.
What I wish was different
I wish they had a better internal structure that motivates and ensures part time employees.
Part time employees are confused because they are not an intern, yet not an associate. It would be beneficial to have a set procedure and goals to determine upper placement of part time employees.
Advice
KPMG is one of the best firms to work with for a reason.
They have great people and energy.
If you want to work with KPMG, make sure you have good energy.
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Data & Analytics Consultant Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Love the challenge and the rigor of the work involved. Really interesting projects and really great teams and managers. Everyone was very supportive and helpful in getting me up to speed and challenging me with interesting projects.
What I wish was different
I wish that New York wasn't so expensive to live in.
Advice
Go in and hold nothing back and be willing to take risks and make mistakes and learn as much as you can from those mistakes. Know Python, R, SQL and be good at dealing with ambiguity!
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
I had many experiences with working in the San Francisco office and the England office.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time in the San Francisco office to interact with my peers.
Advice
Take every opportunity you can. I applied for a abroad internship and spent a month in Manchester, UK.
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Tax Associate
August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
great experience
What I wish was different
it would not have been too busy
Advice
always be open minded. and own your mistakes
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I loved getting experiences on multiple audit teams, meeting people in the firm, and living in Denver. Overall I learned so much throughout my internship and met so many great people.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have heard more about people's path at the firm (people that had been there a while such as managers and partners).
Advice
Go into it willing to learn and be flexible, but know that there are so many opportunities in the accounting world, so don't feel pressure to like the first company you recruit with or do an internship with.
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Audit and Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Irvine, CA
What I liked
The people were great and the work taught me a lot about tax law and corporate finance
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
ask for the work you’d like to work on
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Internal Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Springfield, VA
What I liked
The engagement team was professional and welcoming. I really felt like a part of the team. The work was directly contributing to the firm's business, not stereotypical "intern work." I never fetched a single cup of coffee.
What I wish was different
I wish commuting on the I-95 corridor wasn't a black magic curse that steals years of your life.
Advice
They're going to FEED you. Pay attention and do your best.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Stamford, CT
What I liked
The office as well as all of the people in the Tax FS section!
What I wish was different
I wish the internship started sooner and went longer
Advice
I recommend that any accounting student try this
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Accountant Intern
January - March 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I liked the challenge of the work and the people I was working with. Also got to go to Australia to intern for a month which was amazing.
What I wish was different
I wish we would have had a bit more guidance during the internship
Advice
Ask lots of questions and be ready to learn!
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Tax Intern
January - April 2019 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
I like how easy the process was at VCU. VCU made it easy to network and helped me decide where I could see myself working.
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Use all the tools VCU offers to find a job you will enjoy!
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I genuinely enjoyed the work I was doin and the people I was doing it with.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go into an internship similar to this willing to do and learn as much as you can.
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Analyst (Management Consulting)
March - August 2019 • Dubai, Emirate of Dubai
What I liked
I liked the fast pace environment of consultants and the opportunity to learn something new every day.
What I wish was different
I wish I knew that consultant usually work long hours
Advice
Be humble, proactive and always thrive to learn, meet new people, and show that you are capable to adopt to any environment!
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the hands in experience at the client site and all of the welcoming people that were willing to answer my questions and ensure I had an enjoyable time.
What I wish was different
I wish it was longer.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake because that is how you learn the correct way of doing things (but don’t make the same mistake twice)
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Federal Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I loved everyone I met at KPMG. The company has an incredible culture built around community, diversity and respect.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve been doing work that was a little more exciting. However, I was able to find that in another area of the firm, which is what I’ll be doing when I join full-time.
Advice
Take advantage of every socializing/networking opportunity you have.
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Auditing Intern
June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
The managers and other works were extremely nice and willing to teach me. I was able to gain valuable leadership skills, while also gaining insights into auditing techniques.
What I wish was different
Honestly, I can't really fault it!
Advice
Be willing to learn, because you don't know everything!
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Digital CFO Intern
June - August 2019 • Montvale, NJ
What I liked
The people at KPMG were great. There was a real family feeling within my team, and help and advice were always there whenever needed.
What I wish was different
A more consistent workload, as the amount of work varied from very little to a lot on certain days.
Advice
Ask as many questions as possible and learn as much as you can. Try to get your face out there because it can go a long way.
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Audit Intern
January - March 2019 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
I really liked working as a team. It was always nice to work collaboratively and to have their experience as a resource but still be able to feel pride in your individual work.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to work hard and to learn a lot. You may have your undergraduate degree or even your master's but you quickly learn that you know nothing. Your team is more than willing to teach you, but you have to be willing to ask questions and do the work.
