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beibei
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Has anybody worked at Kpmg?  Could you share some experience you had at the firm?  Good or Bad.

I've been working in Public accounting for around 7 years, I have my CPA License, I've worked in smaller firms in the past, working on all source of engagements from Tax Engagements, some Audit work in the not-for-profit area, and some review and compilation engagements...

I am going to start at Kpmg next month as a Audit Senior Associate..

What are the levels there? 

Will they pay for the blackberry service and do you get a Business Credit Card, expense account? 

 

Thank you for responding!! 

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beibei,

I am not exactly a KPMG veteran, but I did do my 3 month internship there and I start full time as an audit associate this week. So while I can't answer all your questions, I can take a shot at a few. All employees get a diners club card and you run your expenses through that and have KPMG pay off the qualifying expenses each pay period. I know that managers get blackberry service paid for, but I'm pretty sure that seniors don't.

Which brings me to the levels.. as I remember them...from bottom to top

Audit (or tax) associate (that's me), senior associate (you), manager, senior manager, partner.

Hope that helped a little!

 



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bippyme,

do you know what are the salary trends for KPMG for campus hires - esp in midwest? Also, do they pay any bonus for completing cpa within one year of your start date? finally, is it okay for candidates to negotiate their salary, once they get an offer?

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I think in terms of salary, it is pretty much standard for everyone, with no room for you to negotiate. The point is all Big Four usually pays the same salary to everyone. For 2006, it would be 50K for entry level. I graduated in 2005. From what I heard, it was 40K back then. In 2007, all second tier pays 52K. I am not sure how you can negotiate a higher salary when the market pays the same to everyone.

For non big four and second tier firms, perhaps you can negotiate with them because their salary is usually lower. I knew a couple of people who got paid 30 to 35K in the first year, which is very bad. My suggestion is unless u have no choice, do not accept an offer below 45K. That was the minimum I could accept. With 3 years of experience, you should expect 65 to 70K.


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do you know how much they got paid with 2 years experiences? Thanks
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