Not a good place to start right out of college - Audit Associate KPMG Employee Review

1.0
Apr 25, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, GREAT vacation time. Trainings are always fun.

Cons

Very little diverstiy and support from Management. Horrible work life balance. Very little recognition and feedback. Fairness & respect isn't something that is given outright. Most associates do not last more than a year or two. The lifestyle and the hours are very demanding. Expect to be at work for more than 12 hours a day and weekends, if required. Make sure you get along with your PM because they hold your career in their hands. Would not recommend working at this company to anyone who is at all unsure of their future career goals.

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

It might sound cliche but the Pro for me is the people that I work with. I'm lucky enough to be staffed in a team with great leadership. Managers are actually willing to coach junior members and be a real mentor. I very much appreciate their efforts.

Cons

Long hours and office politics. This is pretty basic and obvious for any public accounting firms. Every time a quarter end, year end, or a special filing is going out, you can expect 10-14 hour days. It might be fine in your early career but it gets really tiring after a few years.

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