Audit FS Intern Review

by KPMG

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was an enjoyable experience. However, some of the work was tedious. As the lowest grade present at client site, I was given all the admin jobs. e.g. photocopying, sorting out mobile internet, etc.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Some colleagues valued me more than others. However, I was given real responsibility and not all my work was reviewed. This made me feel like my input actually made a difference.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Supervisors were always available to ask questions and offer advice and support. However, due to the fact that they were always busy with their own work, it did feel quite awkward asking for help.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I worked on a quarterly audit so was very busy for the duration of my internship.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given basic tasks at the beginning of the placement. Once I had gained the trust of my colleagues I was given more responsibilty within the audit.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I didn't receive any formal training beforehand. Should I choose to go into auditing the experience I gained will be invaluable.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • During less busy periods and fridays, there was lots of banter in the office. However at times everyone was very busy with their own work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was no audit training. I didn't have much contact with my buddy and didn't have any contact with my development manager. Furtheremore, my audit team didn't even know I was an intern!

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a residential programme before the internship started. However, this was rather pointless as no specific training was given. It was merely a chance to meet other interns.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have a partner interview coming up

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There were socials arranged by the other interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • n/a

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a CSR day for interns. However, since I was needed at my client I wasn't able to attend

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Audit

London

July 2012

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