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    Career Catalyst Program: Tax High School Edition
    Career Catalyst Program: Tax High School Edition

    Why complete our 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.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsAdvanced

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

    We designed this virtual program to give students like you a closer look at the world of KPMG Tax. Our tax professionals use teamwork and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to understand our clients' organizational needs in order to provide a superior tax experience.

    This immersive virtual program allows high school students to step into the role of a KPMG Tax professional. Our fantastic team of experts is ready to support you as you take on tasks that mimic the real-world work our tax professionals perform daily, giving you a more accurate picture of the services we provide and technology's role in the industry. Our team will help you discover the skills you need to boost your resume so you can land a job as a KPMG Tax professional after college. Together, you'll hone your critical thinking, tax planning, accounting, and presentation skills, to name a few, so you'll be ready for your future career as a KPMG Tax professional. 

    We hope this program will be a valuable guide as you explore the world of KPMG Tax and the career opportunities it provides!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Tax Research
    Tax Planning
    Inventory Valuation
    Excel
    Data Modeling
    Critical Thinking
    Effective Presentations
    Teamwork

    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 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

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role
    • You're working as a first-year tax associate at KPMG.
    • You're part of an engagement team, a multidisciplinary KPMG personnel team serving a specific client, Scoops Inc.
    • Scoops Inc. is a thriving and rapidly expanding ice cream business. They have come to KPMG because they have grown quickly and realized their inventory management practices need improvement.
    • You will be working with other KPMG engagement team members to deliver a project about tax planning and inventory practices to Scoops Inc.
    Your goal
    • Working with client-provided data, your team will help Scoops Inc. analyze the tax consequences of various inventory valuation methods.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to KPMG U.S.. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to KPMG U.S.. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Career Catalyst Program: Tax High School Edition

    Dream big. Upskill bigger.

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