r/KPMG

Back story: I was booking a personal trip and grabbed what I thought was my personal AMEX to pay.
Since I only use that card for big single purchases and pay it off every month, I tossed it back in the safe and thought nothing of it.
Fast forward to the end of the month and I head over to my AMEX account to pay my bill and see there is a $0 balance. I accidentally used my corporate AMEX. I immediately realized my mistake, jumped onto Concur, expensed it as personal and then paid the corporate AMEX from my personal checking.

I then informed my PML (who said no biggie), email our HR contact who also said it should be no biggie deal.

This week I got a nasty email from what looks like an automated email notifying me that my personal purchase was a terminable offense and my PML was being notified to take disciplinary action.
My PML said he has never seen an email about this before and as of today still hasn’t seen anything about it.

I screwed up, immediately fixed my screw up and notified all the right people.

Is this something that I am going to get fired for?
It is quite literally the first and only time I have ever used my corporate card and I paid the bill as I should.

Kind of freaking out here as I have literally never been fired from a job before and I have been working since 14.

I’m an A1. Got an invite recently to a meeting with a Partner from another office + HR. After doing some research in this thread, it is obvious that this will not be good.

My question is, what should I do? Take the PIP or CT? I don’t love the job, and the office politics have snuck up on me pretty quickly to where I don’t have the same enjoyment being with the people I work with. It’s like they look down on me now.

What are the pros to the PIP and CT? What should I make sure I do before if/when I leave the firm? (Pulling out investment money, taking advantage of benefits, things like that). All thoughts are welcome. Really didn’t see this coming a month ago.

I recently interviewed at KPMG for an audit intern position 10 days ago. Initially the interview was in-person however since I was doing a co-op at the moment I had to change it to virtual and I appreciated how accomodating the recruiters were.

I'm seeing a lot of people getting offers 1-2 days after the interview and from what I know they interviewed in person. I felt like my interview went pretty well despite it being virtual and I was able to have a nice conversation with both the senior manager and partner.

I'd like to know if there was anyone that also interviewed virtually and received an offer mainly for the Toronto/Vaughan offices and if so, how long it took to hear back. Was I at a disadvantage interviewing virtually? In addition, if I didn't get a call 1-2 days after the interview should I assume I was not selected?

I'd appreciate any insights.

Any idea regarding what the role and responsibilities for Associate Director AI Solutions will be, what to expect.

I’m in Digital/ AI Strategy and Transformation Manager in KPMG India.
I’m traveling to Virgina, McLean in June, can give f2f interview.

Anyone know how much we paid them? I honestly want to sit the firm leadership down and have them try and prepare a tax return from scratch using AI. I stg these boomers are the most out of touch people.

Hello, did anyone rec'd anything back from KPMG for fall,winter or summer in tax or Audit.

Saw a post a day or two ago referring to a KPMG x OVO collab. Is that real? lol I can’t find the post anymore, must’ve been deleted. Also remember saying Canada employees got an email about it

I’d really love to spend a few hours inside our CEO’s brain.

“Hey staff! Are you coming in 4 days a week? Oh, some of your teams are adhering to my mandate but most definitely aren’t? That’s ok, it won’t matter at all in calibration anyway so if you don’t listen to my directive - great news, it won’t make any difference at all in terms of your rating! Even HR doesn’t give a shit!

Oh, your colleagues are all leaving for the exact same role at other Big 4 firms for $30-40k more a year without the same RTO nonsense? Well, that sucks - more work for you though!! We are tooooootally reviewing your comp and that should happen at some point in the next 5 years. Yes, we said that the last 5 years too but that’s all part of the fun!

Speaking of comp, bad news - we’re not doing super well this year so you guys are only getting 2 summer days off. But don’t worry! A day after letting you know this unfortunate update, aren’t you SO EXCITED to see me featured in a promotional video where I rent out the Blue Jays stadium (don’t ask me how much that one cost) to announce we’re partnering with a controversial loser pedophile rapper and for the low low price of $700 you can own a disgustingly ugly bomber jacket with a giant owl on it? Because you totally make enough money to buy one!”

Like seriously WTF is leadership thinking?

ETA: I keep getting this question in my DMs but this is Canada only, not KPMG US.

I’m interning at kpmg Tyson’s office, are there snacks/food? What are the office perks? Also is it 3 days in person? Monday Friday at home?

Deal advisory Financial Due Diligence total comp?

I will begin in very high cost of living (NYC) in 2028 and wondering if anyone would know a rough estimate of salary. I’ve heard by 2028 roughly 125k and a decent bonus/ CPA bonus if eligible… Lmk !

I had a technical interview for the Tax Associate 1 FTS role in India on Friday evening 15th may, and I still haven't received any update yet. In my opinion, the interview went well. There should be an HR round if I cleared the technical interview, but I haven't received any communication so far.

Should I consider it rejected?

Can anyone share their opinions

Will be joining KPMG India soon as a Consultant in the Business Excellence (BE) division. Wanted to hear from people who’ve worked in this team or know about it. What kind of work/projects are usually involved? Is it more strategy, process improvement, or operations focused?

Also wanted to understand how the culture is in BE. Are the teams generally supportive, how hectic does work get, and how much client exposure or travel is involved? Do people get opportunities for onshore collaboration too?

Would also love to know if BE is considered a good vertical in terms of learning, growth, increments, and future exits. Any honest insights would really help before joining :)

Anyone has experience using Concur travel? I am attending lakehouse and want to book a nonstop and Southwest is the only airline that offers one way but it shows up as a less preferred airline. Does it matter?

Also do I have to book economy for those preferred airlines? If I have to take a 4-6 hour flight when it can be just 2 using Southwest, can I book business or first class?

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knows the anticipated/expected salary range for a Senior 1 in Deal Advisory (FDD)?

Any city would help, but more so MCOL/Texas area. Also would this be a good jump from Audit at another big 4. Thanks!

I just recently got hired at KPMG (GTA) for an audit position, I won’t find out what my affiliated office is until 6-8 weeks prior to my start date. I was really hoping to be working in the downtown office. In the interview I said I had no preference on what industry, which could have been a mistake but I was really wanting the job. What are the odds I get put in the downtown office, and do you normally get placed under the partner and manager that you interview with?

I’m currently at a 4-year, where I transferred this spring, so this is my first semester here. I’m afraid I might end with a 2.9 GPA my first semester. I am an incoming embark scholar intern this summer. My community college GPA was 3.89. Would this 2.9 rescind my offer or does KPMG also include community college into the cumulative GPA calculation?

Trying to decide between EY and KPMG Toronto for summer 2027 internship.

Here's a little context for both of my offers:

KPMG
- for either the Toronto or Vaughan office (hear back 1-2 months before start date for office confirmation)
- $62k salary

EY
- Toronto office
- $64k salary

Would appreciate any info/insights on
- Firm/office culture
- CPA study support and leave
- Full time salary/bonuses
- Toronto office experience
- Exit opportunities

Would love to hear from anyone who has interned/ worked at either the Vaughan or Toronto office