KPMG LLP

Audit Intern

June - August 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

I was able to get a good comprehensive learning experience surrounding the world of public auditing. I had a lot of hands on experience and got a good feel of what to expect even I enter the work force

What I wish was different

The 8 weeks were jam packed with information, sometimes I felt a little overwhelmed

Advice

Have a positive attitude and be prepared to stay late. I was told to leave at 5pm the first 4 weeks but the last 4 weeks I worked 10-12 hour days. Everyone’s experience was different so keep an open mind and be willing to ask a lot of questions

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Audit intern

June - July 2017 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Awesome team members and exciting work opportunities created a great internship opportunity for me. I loved working in a team atmosphere that was focused on being efficient and detailed.

What I wish was different

I wished the client locations that I was assigned to were a little closer to my living place.

Advice

Work hard, be detailed, and, most importantly, have fun and enjoy the experience with your other interns and coworkers!

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Audit Intern

June - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The learning environment. Meeting and working with amazing people.

What I wish was different

I wish the program was longer. I only interned for 8 weeks.

Advice

Treat everyday as if it was your last.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2017 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

Awesome people to work with! The internship focuses on your learning, and provides a good mix of actual work with fun events so you can get a true taste of the company.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship had started later because it started during finals week.

Advice

Go to every event offered to improve your network and experience.

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IT Advisory Intern

June - August 2017 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Get a good grasp of what the job is; rotate through different clients to see how it changes. Awesome company culture.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Get ready to learn and be social!

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Intern - GSC Audit

June - August 2017 • Montvale, NJ

What I liked

Lots of hands on experience. Lots of responsibilities given to interns. Chance to work with many different nationalities (great learning experience and got to learn some really cool things). Overall very fun and enjoyable experience.

What I wish was different

Slightly more structure to the program than.

Advice

Work hard, don't be afraid to ask your boss for more work or if you can go help somebody else.

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Audit Intern

June - August 2016 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

It is an amazing learning experience. You are expected to know the basic foundations of accounting (what you are taught in class at DePaul), but not how to actually perform an audit. This is beneficial because as long as you have the academic knowledge, all of the seniors and associates will guide you through what you need to know. As such, it is an incredible learning experience and it is up to you to determine how much you can absorb.

What I wish was different

I wouldn't change anything.

Advice

Network as much as possible. You can be the best at doing your job, but if you don't go to any happy hours, success dinners, outings etc, nobody will know your name or who you are. This becomes a problem down the line when engagement teams are selecting new hires or even when you are up for a promotion. It never hurts to build your network.

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Audit Intern

January - March 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

It was an amazing company with tons of resources.

What I wish was different

The culture of the company is very intense, and the busy season hours do not allow much flexibility. There is a serious lack of work/life balance.

Advice

Always ask for feedback on every task/project you are assigned to and be transparent when you don't understand or need help with something.

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IT Audit & Assurance Intern

June - August 2017 • Detroit, MI

What I liked

I loved all of the industry experience I got throughout my internship. I got to work with several different clients across a wide array of industries which gave me valuable exposure that I wouldn't have gotten at another internship.

What I wish was different

I honestly don't wish anything had been different. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life!

Advice

Learn as much as you can and ask as many questions as possible. The internship is what you make out of it. Take advantage of every possible opportunity available to you, because the time really does fly!

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Corporate Management Intern

June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

For accounting majors who are looking to work in public accounting, but have not yet been exposed to the demands of each practice, this internship provides the perfect opportunity to understand where your skill sets fit best. Interns spent a week to a week and a half rotating through KPMG's three primary practices and were given projects to complete as well as regularly scheduled feedback. I was able to network employees at all levels (ie. first year associates, managers, partners). I am very appreciative for the challenges that I was given this summer as they served to shape both my professional and personal self.

What I wish was different

I can't say that there was anything I would have wanted to change. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Advice

Network, network, network! As an intern, you are not contributing as much technical skill so while it is important to focus on delivering the best project that you can, it is just as important to utilize the networks you have available to you. Schedule coffee and lunch meetings with associates, managers and partners. Don't be afraid to reach out to the higher-ups! Most do want to get to know you, and will commend you for taking the initiative. A strong network will help you land your dream role.

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Tax Intern

June - August 2017 • Irvine, CA

What I liked

I was able to participate in the Global Internship Program, which allowed me to complete part of my internship in London.

What I wish was different

If I had been able to work on more corporation tax returns.

Advice

Enjoy it, treat networking like you're making good work relationships.

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State and local tax intern

June - August 2017 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

Lots of practical technology learning, really great coworkers

What I wish was different

Advice

Use the internship time to rotate into other service lines as well.

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Corporate Management Intern

June - August 2017 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

It was a great networking experience, and had the opportunity to travel within the U.S.

What I wish was different

Wish company gave more access to different programs for interns but their confidentiality is understandable.

Advice

Make sure you pay attention to deadlines, and do not be afraid to ask for help.

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International Tax Intern

June - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Helping clients understand the new tax law and how that will affect their businesses.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship had been longer. It was only 9 weeks and 1 week was all training, leaving only 8 weeks to be in the office.

Advice

Don't stress about what you think you do or don't know going into the job. Employers and coworkers are always there to teach you what you need to know to complete a task.

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Tax intern

June - August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere of my workplace and the opportunities that were available at the company. I learned a lot and networked with a great amount of professionals.

What I wish was different

I wish I had done my internship closer to home. I would have been able to save a lot more money.

Advice

Keep and open mind about any work that they give you. Sometimes people just want to see what you are willing to do and how far you are willin to do. Everyday is a test.

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Tax Intern - Alternative Investments

June - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

KPMG is great company that offers many personal growth opportunities as well as hands-on professional experience.

What I wish was different

I wish my internship was longer!

Advice

Take advantage of every opportunity possible during your internship. Network, learn, and challenge yourself throughout the entire internship.

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Audit Intern

May - August 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

Rotated between audit and advisory. Great people and training.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Accounting Intern

June - August 2018 • Stamford, CT

What I liked

The diverse group of coworkers and clients I had the opportunity to work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sports Marketing Intern

May - July 2017 • Montvale, NJ

What I liked

I loved working with the team, it is a small team of 12 people but they do so many different things. I loved learning all the different sides of what they do for various events, such as the WPGA championship, the Women's Leadership Summit, and the Future Leaders program. It was amazing to travel with the team to Olympia fields for 10 days!

What I wish was different

More hands on projects in a sense where I would be doing less administrative tasks and more work that was challenging.

Advice

You may do an internship and realize it is not what you want to do and that is okay! Sometimes knowing what you didn't or don't like is more helpful than knowing what you do, because it helps point you in other directions!

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