Why complete this job simulation

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.

Welcome to the KPMG U.S. Career Catalyst: Audit Virtual Job Program for High School Students!

We crafted this program with the aim of bringing the intriguing world of KPMG Audit closer to you. With the advent of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), we can now provide a more accurate audit experience for our clients and professionals alike.

This program provides an opportunity for students like you to dive into KPMG's Audit practice, experience our culture, and see the potential that a career in audit offers. Our team of professionals will support you as you take on tasks that reflect the work our audit professionals do every day. They will help you identify the skills you need to develop to enhance your resume so you can land a job at KPMG after college. They'll also help boost your confidence and fine-tune your critical thinking, technical accounting skills, and presentation skills so you're ready for the professional world when the time comes.

We trust this program will serve as a valuable resource as you delve into the world of KPMG Audit and uncover what potential the future holds for you and your career.

Skills you will learn and practice:
Critical Thinking
Technical Accounting
Documentation
Internal Controls
Excel
Problem Solving
PowerPoint
Presentation Skills

How it works

Complete tasks guided by real work scenarios 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 extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario
Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
Your role
  • You are a first-year associate in the Audit practice at KPMG.
  • You work as part of an engagement team, which is a team of KPMG professionals from across each of our functions (specialists from advisory, tax professionals, and IT auditors) assigned to a specific audit client.
  • Your client is Scoops Inc., a thriving and rapidly expanding ice cream business.
  • This portion of the engagement involves inventory accounting. Like most first-year associates, you are familiar with the topic from your accounting courses but are looking forward to applying these skills to a real-life situation!
Your goal
  • You are part of the engagement team that will analyze the inventory accounting process at Scoops Inc. and then model several inventory scenarios. 
  • You will give a short presentation to the client on what the KPMG team has learned.
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