I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (London, England) in Sep 2015
Interview
Numerical and non-verbal reasoning test
Telephone interview and screening
Computer case study and writing a business review
Face to face case study with Q&A
Face to face interview about myself and my skills and what I want to achieve from my career
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do to find out about what the rest of the business is doing?
After the written test you will be contacted by the HR asking you about your availability for the interview. However, at the end of the phone call she did not clarify whether in the future she will recontact you regarding the fix schedule.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions surrounding the first work experience that you state in your resume.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (Toronto, ON) in Jul 2016
Interview
- met a PE guy who had connections with the FDD dept: connected me with the Partner
- Gave interviews with the Partner & Manager; went well so they put me on the case study
- Case study had financial reports of 1 company & i had to adjust a variety of items with some key items
- After case study, there was a case discussion with 2 managers; they played the good cop bad cop routine & sort of 'interrogated' me on my analysis. the bad cop was mainly pressuring me & was trying to attack my analysis and the good cop was trying to defend as much as he can.
- Overall it was a crazy ride; my analysis and my recommendations were good but i messed up on a few key adjustments... and on their interrogation I kinda stumbled as I couldn't compete well enough
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- FX or M&A effects on the key items in financial reporting