I loved the people and the amazing work they do. Very engaging and the people were extremely personable.
What I wish was different
Wish it was longer!
Advice
Be open to as much as you can! It’s a wonderful experience and you learn a lot while you’re there!
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Stamford, CT
What I liked
At KPMG, I felt like I was a part of a team the entire time! The training I received and the people I have met while interning are invaluable. I truly enjoyed my experience and learned so many things in such a short period of time.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more client interaction but also know that there isn't as much client traveling in tax as there is in audit.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and be ready to ask a lot of questions and take a lot of notes!
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State & Local Tax Intern
June 2019 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
KPMG has a great training and mentoring program that helped me integrate myself into the company.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be vocal about offering to help others. If you don’t have any work to do reach out to other employees in your department and ask if they could use help with anything.
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Tax Intern
June - August 2019 • Harrisburg, PA
What I liked
There was a thorough training in Orlando where we got to network with other KPMG interns.
What I wish was different
I wish projects were set aside for interns so it wasn’t their responsibility to scavenge for work.
Advice
Make friends as soon as possible in the office- it’ll enhance your experience.
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Management Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • Tysons Corner, VA
What I liked
The internship was very well run, there were plenty of training programs and networking opportunities throughout.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten more exposure to different roles.
Advice
Try to learn as much as possible throughout your internship, take advantage of the resources available to you.
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Management Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Great team, opportunity to customize internship to my own interests, a lot of client interaction. Went to Orlando for a week of training and was taken to Universal Studios with the whole internship class (2000+)
What I wish was different
Less bureaucracy, but this comes with many companies.
Advice
There are many different types of consulting, do your research into what type you want to do before applying!
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
The experience was absolutely fantastic. The teams were amazing, the training was phenomenal, and the clients were incredible. The other interns were great to spend time with and reflected the great people that KPMG seeks to employ.
What I wish was different
The travel from San Jose to San Francisco was a little rough so would have not been opposed to sticking to the south bay area but I understood the demand was necessary.
Advice
Go in with an open mind and willingness to learn! Arrogance is incredibly easy to spot in the auditing field and it just makes you look silly so be humble and ready to work and you will have a great experience.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the commitment from the employer to actively engage interns.
What I wish was different
Advice
Network and meet as many people, fellow interns and full time employees, as possible.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Good pay, good teams
What I wish was different
Advice
Start looking early, you’ll find the most open spots in firms if you do
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International Tax Intern
June - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Helping clients understand the new tax law and how that will affect their businesses.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship had been longer. It was only 9 weeks and 1 week was all training, leaving only 8 weeks to be in the office.
Advice
Don't stress about what you think you do or don't know going into the job. Employers and coworkers are always there to teach you what you need to know to complete a task.
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Business Tax Services Intern
June - August 2018 • Santa Clara, CA
What I liked
Great experience surrounded by people who are interested in helping you learn and succeed.
What I wish was different
Advice
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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
July - August 2020 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I appreciated that I was able to do the trainings at any time during the 4 week period, it did not have to be during normal work hours. This allowed me to have a flexible schedule and complete classes during the same time over the summer.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have met in person
Advice
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Federal IT Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • McLean, VA
What I liked
I liked the KPMG culture, everyone is friendly and wants you to succeed. You can reach out to higher up people to get lunch to hear about their experiences which is not something you can do everywhere.
What I wish was different
Tasked on the right projects. Ability to switch positions from current position.
Advice
Any Big 4 internship will give you an insight into the work of many major companies and looks good on your resume.
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Tax/Marketing Embark Intern
June - August 2018 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
I liked working with different teams and learning more about the other departments within KPMG. I participated in the Embark program which means, I worked more on the administrative side, which also allowed me to have more time to make connections and speak with other teams to see what they were working on.
What I wish was different
I wish a stayed a little longer on the Tax side, but since I will come back for another internship, I will be with the Tax department the whole time next summer.
Advice
Make as many connections as you can and always ask your co-workers if they need help throughout the day.
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Risk Consulting Intern
June - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Big firm and welcoming culture
What I wish was different
I wanted the internship to be longer
Advice
Training is excellent and I have taken away countless valuable skills that I can take anywhere I go.
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Auditing Intern
June - August 2019 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The interview process was very convenient, right on campus. I really enjoyed the summer getting to know all of the audit professionals and learning about my future career in the audit practice.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you are planning on going into the accounting profession, work for a company where you feel like you fit into the company culture. One of the main reasons I chose to intern at KPMG over other firms, was that the people made me feel very comfortable and welcome.
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Audit Intern
June - August 2019 • Short Hills, NJ
What I liked
Professional experience and work environment
What I wish was different
Advice
It is a great experience for people that want to pursue their career in public accounting.
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Actuarial Intern
June - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
Honestly, it was a great place to work. They made you learn from day one.
What I wish was different
Nothing, really liked it.
Advice
Take notes, be honest if you need help.
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IT Audit and Assurance Interm
June - August 2019 • Irvine, CA
What I liked
I gained a lot of practical skills that made it easier to see how the academic content I learned was relevant.
What I wish was different
I had no complaints about the internship itself. I wish I had applied for an internship in prior summers.
Advice
Getting and internship might seem nerve-racking and uncomfortable, but getting out of your comfort zone is the only path towards growth. Putting it off will only put you at a disadvantage. It is never too early to attempt to get an internship, and even applying for one after Freshman year is a good idea.
