KPMG Audit Intern interview questions
Updated 8 Apr 2024
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Anonymous Employee in Houston, TX
I interviewed at KPMG (Houston, TX)
It was great! I had a great experience there! I even assigned me a buddy who went through the whole recruiting process with me. However, the interviews asked a lot of hard questions.
- What are my strengths and weaknesses?
Anonymous Employee in Milan
I interviewed at KPMG (Milan)
You have before an Hr interview where they ask you some general question and then the technical interview, where they want to see your knowledge about accounting and audit process.
- What is Impairment test? IAS 36 and IFRS 9?
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Düsseldorf
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (Düsseldorf) in Jul 2023
5 Minuten Selbstvorstellungen dann geht direkt in fachlichen Fragen für 20-30 Minuten, die letzte 30 Minuten reden nur die beide Managers über die Benefits von KPMG, am Ende konnte ich auch ein paar Fragen stellen.
- Was macht man in WP, was prüft man als WP, was ist Jahresabschluss, GuV und Bilanz, was sind in der Guv und Bilanz, Unterschied zwischen Anlagevermögen und Umlaufvermögen, Unterschied zwischen Verbindlichkeiten und Rückstellungen, paar Buchungssätze mit Szenario
Anonymous Employee in Dublin, Dublin
I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at KPMG (Dublin, Dublin) in Mar 2021
Certain challenging questions designed to get an insight into relevant skills and personality types applicable to the role. Have a prepared answer for situational questions which demonstrate your skills and you will be fine.
- Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership skills
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Southampton, England
I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG (Southampton, England) in Oct 2022
Structured interviews are the best way to predict job performance. But they still haven’t won over candidates and interviewers. Companies can change this part of the hiring process by investing in good communication with candidates and effective training for interviewers. Then, they’ll be able to reap the full benefits of a structured interviewing process.
- Why do you want to work at KPMG?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Johor Bahru
I applied through university. I interviewed at KPMG (Johor Bahru) in Jun 2022
KPMG was doing a walk-in interview. Before the interview began I'm required to do a written English test before the interview. After completing the written test, the interviewer brought me to a room with another interviewer. The interviewer will request for all relevant document first before starting the interview.
- What do you do on your free time?
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at KPMG
It was probably one of my harder interviews I've had compared to Deloitte and other smaller accounting firms. There are two one-on-one interviews with employees at KPMG. They are trying to get to know you but this wasn't like Deloitte where they asked a few questions to get to know you. They really
- 1) Tell me about yourself 2) Tell me about a time where you wanted to change something and what resulted from it 3) What is your leadership style and tell me a specific time about it 4) Tell me about a time you faced a difficulty in accomplishing something 5) How would you describe hard work? Tell me about a time when you did hard work.
Anonymous Interview Candidate in Bologna
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at KPMG (Bologna) in Feb 2022
I received a call and I was invited to the office to have the actual interview. The interview was relaxed in the beginning but in the end, he tried to put pressure on me to see how I could react to an uncomfortable situation.
- Specific questions on the accounting principles (IFRS). Analysing a balance sheet and an income statement in order to understand how a company is doing. VLookup in Excel.
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. I interviewed at KPMG
The first part is an online video interview where you record questions more about skills and have 2 takes. The second round is a two part interview with a partner or manager and they ask about your experience, resume, etc
- Why do you want to work for KPMG? How will you response to stressful situations
Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at KPMG
Pre screening followed by accounting tests that are not easy to superate. Would have preferred a more detailed anticipation regarding accounting tests considering that I was applying for an internship.
- How would you define your career goals?