Great Place to Start a Career but.... - Audit Senior Associate KPMG Employee Review

3.0
Sep 13, 2010
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Pros

Great place to start a career Teaches great interpersonal and communication skills Learn a lot about financial architecture of various firms Moving from engagement to engagement keeps things from becoming monotonous Formalized promotion system

Cons

Work life balance is pretty bad depending on what jobs you land Compensation is fairly low compared to the industry Auditing is not very glamourous Behind in technology compared to the other Big4

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1.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Pros may vary depending on your manager and team. Unfortunately, my experience was consistently negative, and moving on to another opportunity was the right decision for me.

Cons

Extremely challenging and one of the most difficult professional experiences I have had. My experience was heavily influenced by leadership, communication, and workplace culture. I experienced communication that felt personal rather than constructive, and after raising concerns through the appropriate channels, I did not observe meaningful follow-up. I believe managers should be selected not only for technical expertise but also for leadership ability, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness. Compensation also felt below market for the responsibilities expected.

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