KPMG Audit Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at KPMG.
Graduate Auditor
After submitting my online application for the Graduate Audit Insurance program, I was sent an email inviting me to a timed video interview. I got to pick when I wanted to do it. Before I started, there were some technical tips and general interview advice, like what to wear, how to prepare, and how to check my camera and sound. The interview itself had 4 questions that I could see beforehand. I had about 1.5–2 minutes to prepare and record my answer for each one. Two of the questions were in English, and two were in German. They focused on my personality, my motivation, and a recent trend in the financial market.
- In your opinion, why are you a strong candidate for an interview for this position?
- What is your perspective on a recent event or trend within the financial markets?
- What drives your interest in this opportunity?
Auditor
The interview process has 3 rounds. First, there was an HR round, which was non-technical. Then, there was a Manager round, followed by a Senior Manager/Onshore Manager round, both of which were technical in nature.
- Can you tell me about your previous experience?
- If controls aren't working as intended, how does that affect your audit? Would you automatically qualify the report?
- What important things did you notice during your articleship, how did you deal with them, and what happened in the end?
Audit Intern
The interview had one round with two parts, each 30 minutes, conducted over Microsoft Teams. It was mostly a behavioral interview, very conversational, though interviewers can vary. The first part was with a managing director, and the second with a senior manager. You're informed about who will interview you beforehand.
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What motivates your interest in an audit career?
KPMG Audit Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from KPMG interview reports.
“Is the distinction between finance and operating leases still relevant under Ind AS 116?”
Read reports →“What are the two situations where Ind AS 116 doesn't apply, namely short term leases and low value leases?”
Read reports →“What are the main distinctions between Ind AS 116 and the old IND AS 17?”
Read reports →“What is the five-step process for recognizing revenue under Ind AS 115?”
Read reports →“What is the difference between BEGAAP and IFRS, and can you give examples?”
Read report →“Can you explain the ROU and Lease liabilities concepts and how to calculate them?”
Read report →“If controls aren't working as intended, how does that affect your audit? Would you automatically qualify the report?”
Read report →“Can you explain the structure of a cash flow statement and other related questions?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what emerging technologies could enhance the efficiency of the auditing process?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 109 KPMG interview reports.