Is KPMG a good company to work for as a Audit Associate?

Audit Associate professionals working at KPMG have rated their employer with 3.4 out of 5 stars in 2,460 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of KPMG employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Audit Associate Jobs at KPMG now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Audit Associate interview questions at KPMG .

Does KPMG pay Audit Associate employees well?

Audit Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at KPMG with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 2,460 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Audit Associate salaries at KPMG.

How happy are Audit Associate professionals working at KPMG?

64% of Audit Associate employees at KPMG would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 1% in the past 12 months. Audit Associate professionals have also rated KPMG with a 2.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 4.2 rating for career opportunities.

What KPMG locations are top rated by Audit Associate employees?

KPMG locations which are top rated by Audit Associate employees are Irvine , Washington and Boston . On the other hand, KPMG locations which have been rated the lowest by Audit Associate professionals are Santa Clara , Seattle and Denver .

What are the top reviewed jobs at KPMG?

Consultant (3557) , Manager (3369) , Audit Associate (3224) , Assistant Manager (2876) , Associate (2675) , Senior Associate (2673) , Senior Consultant (2357) , Analyst (1832) , Intern (1577) , Auditor (1103) , Associate Consultant (1070) , Senior Manager (1064) , Director (794) , Audit Intern (758) , Internship (745)

What are the pros of working at KPMG according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and will go above and beyond if you ask for their help" ((in 4287 reviews)); "Overall culture is good with active CSR activities and other events taking place in the organisation regularly." ((in 3604 reviews)); "The benefits are good although they have suspended the 401k matching and the pension plans for now." ((in 1836 reviews)); "It is a stable and predictable place to work full of friendly colleagues spread all over the world." ((in 1682 reviews)); "The team is great and there are many out of office activities all year round." ((in 1398 reviews))

What are the cons of working at KPMG according to real employee reviews?

"There is no work/life balance unless you TAKE it and are strict about controlling your personal schedule" ((in 5569 reviews)); "Long hours during busy season and ability to move up becomes reduced and competitive after a certain level." ((in 3874 reviews)); "Very low salary increases for the last 3 years (less than 8% irrespective of rating and promotion)" ((in 2658 reviews)); "Late working hours and tidious work sometimes" ((in 2441 reviews)); "You pay your way to the top by hard work and low pay at the bottom." ((in 2332 reviews))

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3.4

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,460 total reviews)

Tim Walsh

100% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Career opportunities

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

2.3

Work/Life balance

Associate (Audit) employees have rated KPMG with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,460 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate (Audit) professionals have a good working experience there. KPMG is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate (Audit) professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0

Jul 21, 2026

Stepping stone to Big Four but toxic culture

Audit associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be a stepping stone for those seeking Big Four experience.

Cons

Extremely poor work-life balance. Employees are routinely expected to work excessive hours with little to no overtime compensation. Workload allocation is highly inconsistent, with some staff being overloaded while others receive significantly lighter assignments. The workplace culture often feels toxic due to constant pressure, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of support. Management appears more focused on meeting deadlines than employee well-being. Internal training is difficult to benefit from because project demands take priority. Compensation does not reflect the workload or sacrifices required. I would not recommend this office to anyone seeking a sustainable career.

4.0

Jul 16, 2026

No complaints!

Audit associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid salary, decent flexibility, very good work life balance in the summer, unlimited PTO as long as you hit your utilization targets. Fantastic culture in my office. Encouraged to take time away.

Cons

Busy season expectations- but could be like that anywhere! Workaholic culture, etc. most training is outsourced to sucky online programs instead of mentorship or setting aside time for experienced team members to coach.

3.0

Jul 15, 2026

Decent progression, but overtime is standard

Audit associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Progression at work is not bad

Cons

Overtime work is normal there

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