Generally a good environment - Manager KPMG Employee Review

4.0
Oct 26, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

I've appreciated the more laid back environment (compared to experience at another Big 4), definitely more work life balance. Market related salary and excellent benefits Offices are central and easy to get to - comfortable environment.

Cons

Current partners / directors who've "grown up" in the firm and have no idea what "real life" is like outside of KPMG. Performance management / ratings process is not all that objective. Snooty about the 'right' qualifications - without which you're unlikely to make it too far.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good learning environment, the teams help support your development when you're new, and they take you under their wing to succeed in your role.

Cons

It is a grind, work-life balance can become nonexistent, and it can be draining.

4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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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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