I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG in May 2014
Interview
Why do you want to work for KPMG rather than the other 3 big companies?
What is the cause of the recent financial crisis? Will Greece eventually recover?
Tell me about an occasion when you have had to deal with an angry customer.
Tell me a time you missed a deadline?
What is the current challenge facing by our clients?
Tell me about your previous experience
Why KPMG?
Why Forensic?
Tell me about a time when you worked in a team. Did you build a solid relationship with anyone in that team?
Can you give me an example of how you were 'resilient and persevered?'
What contributions you think you can make to the firm?
What is the most challenging thing you have faced professionally?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What part of forensic accounting interests you the most?
What is a hidden talent you may have?
Asked when I was in a difficult situation with a deadline where I didn't know what to do, and what I did to get the project done on time. How I use time management and planning.
How do you go about telling someone, whether at work or in a group project, that they are incorrect?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Tell me about a time that your supervisor gave you a constructive suggestion, and how did you take it?
Whets the most rewarding experience you have had through volunteer work or through your professional career thus far?
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What is the cause of the recent financial crisis? Will Greece eventually recover?
Nice, practical case based study questions. Competenncy and technical.Competency- how cleint relationship managed, team handled, tracker maintained.
Audit Incharging done before, how you managed theThe money that came in (sales, revenue) and the money that was lost (expenses, salaries, rent) for the whole month is written down properly and totaled.
It is then checked that the records are correct – no invoice missed, no wrong entry, the bank is matching the balance books, the ATC
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scenario based questions based on role applied for
The interview process includes an application review, online assessments, recruiter screening, behavioral and technical interviews, and sometimes case studies or partner interviews, evaluating communication, problem-solving, technical knowledge, and cultural fit.
Smooth interview process that took only a week. The interval of the two interviews were short. Both the hiring manager and the Team Manager that interviewed me nice and approachable.