KPMG Reviews in Denver, CO Area

Pros

Career progression
International opportunities
Morale
If you don't want to stay, recruiters are eager for your experience

Cons

Hours can be long if you are not prepared

Pros

smart people, great learning company

Cons

long hours, must work weekends

Advice to Senior Management

schedule more people on engagements

Pros

Good reputation helps build resume even if actual job requirements don't always hold much clout.

Cons

Any day may become an endless night at a moments notice.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work!

Pros

Great opportunities for learning and continued growth. Well recognized experience that you can leverage if you decide to leave the public accounting field.

Cons

Lots of hours and the feeling of being slightly underpaid. I also feel as if not enough time is really given for someone to pursue areas that they truly enjoy

Advice to Senior Management

Put more trust in younger people and place incentive and advancement strucure in a wY that rewRds those that are doing the best work not on seniority

Pros

The atmosphere provides for unlimited growth and learning in a variety of industries and practices. Management is very knowledgable and acknowledge the needs of staff.

Cons

The hours can be crazy. It was not unusual to work over 70 hours a week during busy season. Deadlines can create a lot of stress.

Advice to Senior Management

Maintain communication with the staff of the company to keep them motivated about the direction and position of the company.

Pros

Without a doubt, the best place to launch a career. Unparalleled experience and good pay. Sometimes you have to travel, but you're always taken care of. If you have the opportunity to join, don't think twice - you will regret it later.

Cons

Experience at this firm is very dependent on your immediate supervisor, but if you stick it out, you will find your place within the organization.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep track of individual employees to make sure they don't get "lost in the shuffle", are learning, and keeping a good balance.

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.

Advice to Senior Management

Hiring should be slowed in conjunction with the slowing economic climate.

Pros

the people are the best

Cons

the hours are the worst

Advice to Senior Management

The new folks comming in expect a lot in benefits with fewer hours.

Pros

Big four accounting name recognition

Cons

Lack of dedication to improving technology. Inability of senior management to view the relevant issues vs. unimportant documentation excercises. Lack of loyalty throughout the organization

Advice to Senior Management

Treat people decently and they will repay you through loyalty and hard work.

Pros

- Build leadership skills through leading audit teams
- Build knowledge in industries that i am interested in
- Technical knowledge understanding and application ie. FASBs, EITFs, etc.
- Resources available
- Helpful and understanding people ie. human resources, administrative personnel and colleagues
- CPA bonus ($3000) available for audit associates when they pass the CPA
- Full reimbursement of CPA when staff pass
- Becker course materials provided to staff
- A lot of activities available
- Suite tickets to games ie. NBA, NHL etc.
- Team outings

Cons

- Long working hours during busy season (but the long hours are only for a 3-month period of time on normal occassions)

Advice to Senior Management

None