Big FourPublic Accounting

&First Year Expectations

Big FourPublic Accounting

&First Year Expectations

David Buell, Sr. Associate, Indianapolis

Sean Smith, Sr. Associate, Chicago

Julie Merkel, Sr. Associate, Chicago

David Buell, Sr. Associate, Indianapolis

Sean Smith, Sr. Associate, Chicago

Julie Merkel, Sr. Associate, Chicago

2–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

AgendaAgenda

Who are the Big 4?Who are the Big 4?

What services does KPMG offer?What services does KPMG offer?

Opportunities offered to YOU!Opportunities offered to YOU!

First year expectationsFirst year expectations

What is KPMG looking for?What is KPMG looking for?

3–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

Who we are & Services we offer…Who we are & Services we offer…

Big Four Public Accounting Firms:Big Four Public Accounting Firms:

Deloitte & ToucheDeloitte & Touche

Ernst & YoungErnst & Young

KPMG LLPKPMG LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Services we offer:Services we offer:

Audit and Risk Advisory ServicesAudit and Risk Advisory Services

Tax ServicesTax Services

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What services does KPMG offerWhat services does KPMG offer

Audit and Risk Advisory Services:Audit and Risk Advisory Services:

Financial Statement AuditFinancial Statement Audit

Internal ControlInternal Control

ForensicForensic

Transaction ServicesTransaction Services

Risk Advisory Services Risk Advisory Services

Management Advisory ServicesManagement Advisory Services

5–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

What services does KPMG offerWhat services does KPMG offer

Tax Services:Tax Services:

Federal TaxFederal Tax

State and Local Tax (SALT)State and Local Tax (SALT)

International Consulting Services (ICS)International Consulting Services (ICS)

Economic Valuation Services (EVS)Economic Valuation Services (EVS)

International TaxInternational Tax

Personal Financial PlanningPersonal Financial Planning

6–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

Opportunities for YOU!Opportunities for YOU!

Global networkGlobal network

InternshipsInternships

Varied career pathsVaried career paths

Working on integrated teamsWorking on integrated teams

Endless resourcesEndless resources

MobilityMobility

Knowledge sharingKnowledge sharing

International RotationsInternational Rotations

Work/Life FlexibilityWork/Life Flexibility

Quality training programsQuality training programs

Structured performance Structured performance management process and management process and mentoring programmentoring program

Advanced technology, including Advanced technology, including 24-hour support24-hour support

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First Year Expectations—Getting AcquaintedFirst Year Expectations—Getting Acquainted

Receive a high-quality training program and lots of on-the-job trainingReceive a high-quality training program and lots of on-the-job training

Developing relationships with mentors and performance managersDeveloping relationships with mentors and performance managers

Receive information not only on audit and tax techniques, but Receive information not only on audit and tax techniques, but administrative items as welladministrative items as well

Social eventsSocial events

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First Year Expectations—On the JobFirst Year Expectations—On the Job

Client sitesClient sites

ResponsibilityResponsibility

Typical work dayTypical work day

OvertimeOvertime

TravelTravel

Exposure to managers, partners, and high levels of client managementExposure to managers, partners, and high levels of client management

9–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

First Year Expectations—Personal LifeFirst Year Expectations—Personal Life

Time ManagementTime Management

AttireAttire

Firm Social Events and Athletic LeaguesFirm Social Events and Athletic Leagues

Participation in Community ServiceParticipation in Community Service

10–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

First Year Expectations—Advice from the ExpertsFirst Year Expectations—Advice from the Experts

Have a good attitudeHave a good attitude Utilize the “sponge effect”—absorb as much information as possible in Utilize the “sponge effect”—absorb as much information as possible in

year 1year 1 Be willing to learn/learn by doingBe willing to learn/learn by doing Be good team member and contribute to the teamBe good team member and contribute to the team Ask lots of questions and use your good communication skillsAsk lots of questions and use your good communication skills Be flexibleBe flexible Take charge of your own career—be prepared to ask for feedback!Take charge of your own career—be prepared to ask for feedback! Get involved in recruiting activitiesGet involved in recruiting activities

11–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

What is KPMG looking for?What is KPMG looking for?

Accounting majors, unless notified otherwise (please check all job Accounting majors, unless notified otherwise (please check all job postings)postings)

CPA eligible, 150 hours required (except for New York and LA)CPA eligible, 150 hours required (except for New York and LA)

Participation on campus (extracurricular activities)Participation on campus (extracurricular activities)

GPAGPA

12–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

Indiana University Campus Recruiting EventsIndiana University Campus Recruiting Events

Take a Break with KPMGTake a Break with KPMGFriday, September 9Friday, September 9thth

BU 482 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.BU 482 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

BAP Career FairBAP Career Fair12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

RoundtablesRoundtablesWednesday, September 21stWednesday, September 21st

NABA Kwame Jackson NABA Kwame Jackson LectureLecture

Thursday, September 29thThursday, September 29th

Pre-Interview ReceptionPre-Interview ReceptionWednesday, October 5Wednesday, October 5thth

Irish Lion 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Irish Lion 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Campus InterviewsCampus InterviewsThursday, October 6Thursday, October 6thth - - Internships and FT Federal Internships and FT Federal ServicesServices

Friday, October 7Friday, October 7thth – Full Time – Full Time

SAS PresentationSAS PresentationWednesday, November 9thWednesday, November 9th

13–– Think BIG with KPMG ––

Questions?Questions?

www.kpmgcareers.com KPMG Contact: Christina Wiley, Campus Manager: cwiley@kpmg.com

Jennifer Saxe, Primary Recruiter, Indianapolis: jsaxe@kpmg.com

Think Think

BIGBIG

with with

KPMGKPMG

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