By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: KPMG LLP is a leading accounting and professional services firm, providing auditing, tax and financial advisory services to businesses across Canada.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $45,001 to $50,000
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 384
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Hiring locations across Canada: Vancouver BC, Kamloops BC, Kelowna BC, Prince George BC, Vernon BC, Victoria BC, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Lethbridge AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, Hamilton ON, Kingston ON, London ON, North Bay ON, Ottawa ON, Sault Ste. Marie ON, St. Catharines ON, Sudbury ON, Waterloo ON, Windsor ON, Montréal QC, Halifax NS, Fredericton NB, Moncton NB, Saint John NB
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would typically occupy Staff Accountant positions in the firm's Audit practice.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: Business
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: Accounting, Finance
Community College Diploma: Accounting
Master of Business Administration: General, Accounting
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA)
On-campus recruitment at: The firm recruits new graduates from over 60 colleges and universities across Canada.