University of Waterloo · Accounting and Financial Management
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 2 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralConversational
Two interviews both chill. First one the guy had me walk through my resume then we chatted about why tax for like 20 minutes. Second was more structured but still conversational. Questions about strengths and weaknesses and it was the least stressful interview I did this cycle
Questions Asked
1.“Whats the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion?”
Advisory Analyst
Halifax, NS
Summer 2026Accepted
Dalhousie University · Commerce
4th year · 3.7+ GPA · 2 past internships
Easy Interview
Case studyBehavioralMultiple roundsVirtual
Case was a market entry question, easier than expected. Virtual Launchpad then two interviews same day. Behavioral covered strengths and dealing with disagreement. Had an offer pretty quick after that
Questions Asked
1.“What is a maturity model and how would you use one in an advisory engagement?”
Technology Consultant
Victoria, BC
Summer 2026No Offer
University of Victoria · Computer Science
3rd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 1 past internship
Average Interview
Case studyMultiple roundsVirtualBehavioral
The Hirevue then a live case with a manager. Case was about a bank automating loan approvals. Had to think through tech options and the change management side. Behavioral after was short
Questions Asked
1.“Tell me about a time you had to work on something you knew very little about going in”
Audit Associate
Toronto, ON
Fall 2025Accepted
McMaster University · Commerce
3rd year · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
BehavioralConversationalFast process
Video interview with timed questions first then a call with a senior person, personality based questions like why KPMG and do you have previous customer experience. Used the STAR method for everything, generic overall nothing memorable
Questions Asked
1.“Tell me about a time you caught a significant error before a report was finalized”
2.“What's the difference between a compilation a review and an audit engagement?”
Technology Consulting
Waterloo, ON
Summer 2024Accepted
University of Waterloo · Computer Science
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 1 past internship
Easy Interview
ConversationalFast process
One interview with a manager for 30 minutes, why consulting why KPMG what tools I've used and questions about KPMG values
Questions Asked
1.“How would you structure a business case for implementing a new technology solution at a client?”
2.“Estimate the ROI of a new HR technology platform for a 5,000-person organization”
Risk Analyst
Waterloo, ON
Fall 2025No Offer
University of Waterloo · Accounting and Financial Management
3rd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 1 past internship
Average Interview
BehavioralVirtualMultiple rounds
Wasn't expecting Python on top of SQL and the mini case. Got through to the final round but didn't make it through after that.
Questions Asked
1.“Tell me about a complex risk problem you worked through analytically”
Audit Associate
Toronto, ON
Fall 2025No Offer
University of Waterloo · Accounting and Financial Management
2nd year · 3.3-3.6 GPA · 0 past internships
Average Interview
BehavioralTechnicalMultiple roundsIn-Person
Networking dinner the night before. Two interviews, one resume deep dive and one where they asked what an audit opinion means and when you'd issue a qualified one. More technical than typical Big 4
Questions Asked
1.“What controls would you look for when auditing revenue recognition?”
Tax Associate
Winnipeg, MB
Winter 2026No Offer
University of Manitoba · Commerce
2nd year · 2.9-3.2 GPA · 0 past internships
Easy Interview
BehavioralMultiple roundsVirtual
They asked why tax specifically not audit and I hadn't thought through that distinction clearly. First round was relaxed, second was behavioral and situational format. Process was smooth but my answer on that one question clearly wasn't strong enough
Questions Asked
1.“Tell me about a time you disagreed with a client or colleague on a tax position”