KPMG Reviews

Updated Sep 4, 2020

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11 Ratings
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  • "At times there is no work-life balance(in 638 reviews)

  • "Low pay compared to industry average(in 323 reviews)

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  1. "Great place to work"

    5.0
    Current Employee - Associate in New York, NY

    I have been working at KPMG full-time

    Pros

    - good people, good pay, good benefits

    Cons

    lot of travel, long hours, many employees

  2. "It's not the best but not terrible either"

    4.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Former Employee - Senior IT Auditor in Seattle, WA

    I worked at KPMG full-time

    Pros

    Good work culture (depending on the manager). The partner takes the time to get to know you. PTOs and summer shutdown is pretty nice.

    Cons

    Some of the managers are terrible. They don't promote a friendly environment.


  3. "Great for Building Career"

    4.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Senior Associate in San Jose, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    No opinion of CEO

    I have been working at KPMG full-time for more than 5 years

    Pros

    Good starting place for associates and new graduates to build a broad foundation of skills.

    Cons

    Some projects and roles seem pointless and meaningless.

  4. "Great place to start your career...then use the experience to leave"

    4.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Advisory Associate in McLean, VA

    I have been working at KPMG full-time

    Pros

    Company invests into your learning

    Cons

    Long hours, busy seasons, can be unpredictable work

  5. "Big 4 Experience"

    4.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Audit Senior Associate in Louisville, KY

    I have been working at KPMG full-time for more than 3 years

    Pros

    The people are great (mostly) - there are a few people who are not effective leaders/team players, but they're rare and usually leave quickly

    Cons

    Hours are awful (as expected); almost no incentive be a high performer (minimal pay increase for a lot more work/responsibilities)

  6. "Associate"

    4.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Senior Associate in New York, NY
    Recommends
    Neutral Outlook
    No opinion of CEO

    I have been working at KPMG full-time for more than a year

    Pros

    Travel, flexibility, happy hours, switch up teams frequently

    Cons

    Long hours, boring work, low pay, stress

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  7. "Great perks, menial work"

    4.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Former Employee - Associate in Seattle, WA

    I worked at KPMG full-time for less than a year

    Pros

    - 5 weeks PTO - Competitive salary - Clear growth opportunities - Great culture

    Cons

    - Terrible hours - Menial work

  8. "Great place to build a career"

    5.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Culture & Values
    • Career Opportunities
    • Compensation and Benefits
    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Director in Miami, FL
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    No opinion of CEO

    I have been working at KPMG full-time

    Pros

    People value each other and life outside of work

    Cons

    It's still working for the man

  9. "Good career starting point"

    4.0
    Current Employee - Management Consulting Manager in New York, NY

    I have been working at KPMG full-time

    Pros

    Good work life balance and opportunities

    Cons

    Long hours and lower pay

  10. "Great job"

    5.0
    Former Employee - Senior Associate in Chicago, IL

    I worked at KPMG full-time

    Pros

    Great people, great clients, opportunity for growth

    Cons

    Lots of work for not very competitive pay

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