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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at KPMG U.S.. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate
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Welcome to KPMG U.S. Career Catalyst: Audit Job Simulation!
We designed this job simulation to make the world of KPMG Audit more accessible than ever before. Thanks to the emergence of new technologies such as AI, machine learning and cloud computing, we're able to shape a better audit experience for both our clients and our professionals.
In this immersive job simulation, you'll step into the shoes of a KPMG employee and learn from our very own team of experts. They'll help you grow your knowledge and skills by simulating the type of work our audit professionals do every day. After each module, you can compare your work with real solutions created by the KPMG team, providing a more holistic picture of Audit and the role technology plays in creating accurate results.
We hope this program acts as a helpful guide as you explore the world of Audit and discover new possibilities for the future of your career.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Audit Deliverable
Excel
Audit Planning
Data Visualization
Analytical Procedures
Effective Presentations
Communications
Pivot Tables
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at KPMG U.S.. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Tasks in this program
Task One: The Big Picture - Audit at KPMG
<30 minsIntroductory
In this task, you will hear from an Audit Senior Associate at KPMG on the purpose of an external auditWhat you'll learn
- A large multinational manufacturer, Ashbourne Industries Inc. (Ashbourne), have engaged KPMG to conduct their external audit
- You are a first-year associate on the audit engagement team
- Learn how to read an audit opinion
What you'll do
- Read the audit opinion provided for Ashbourne
- Answer multiple-choice questions about the audit
Reviews
Over 116005 Star Reviews
"The main thing I liked about the program was the fact that after I sent my answers through, the next page showed how a professional at KPMG would solve these problems. As a student that wants to become experienced in real life situations like the one I just completed, it helped me realize how formal and detailed the responses of the professionals w..."-- Student from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
"It splits the audit process thoroughly and help me (as a beginner in this area) get a strong understanding of what this job is about. Quite interesting and rewarding time investment!"-- Student from University of Toronto
"The best thing about this program is it gives you practical exposure similar to handling client in the actual industry and the guidance videos helped alot for gaining new knowledge and skills."-- Student from Savitribai Phule Pune University
"Amazing Experience. So much learned through this program. I am very grateful to come across such an important course for me as an accounting student."-- Student from Hashemite University
"the program is very inclined to make us put our best efforts in the task at hand and to think attentively increasing our knowledge and experience well."-- Student from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Career Catalyst: Audit
