Relatively inflexible career path - Audit Associate KPMG Employee Review

3.0
Aug 13, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Auditing generally gives you a diversified perspective on what's happening with a number of companies. KPMG provided great training resources.

Cons

Inflexible career path. If you get stuck in the government practice, be prepared to leave the firm in order to get out--if that's not the path you want to take. The rating system is frustrating because in order to be ranked as a top performer, you have to be performing at a level above your title. There were inconsistencies in the culture and the things the tell you during recruitment. The sell their "flexible" work schedule (i.e. working from home), but managers generally get bent out of shape when you request anything outside the norm. It was also apparent that there is a hierarchy to be abided by. Associates are to report to seniors, seniors to managers, and mangers to partners. Any break in the chain when asking questions or discussing strategies will be frowned upon.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Good learning environment, the teams help support your development when you're new, and they take you under their wing to succeed in your role.

Cons

It is a grind, work-life balance can become nonexistent, and it can be draining.

3.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Good Benefits - Get the week of the fourth of July and the week of Christmas off every year.

Cons

They say we are doing well but everyone is stagnant. No real opportunities to get promoted or raises. Gone through 3 layoffs. Management says that no one is leaving because they love working there but no one is leaving because the market is bad. That is the reason for a backlog of folks trying to move up.

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