KPMG Internships 2026
KPMG is one of the Big Four accounting and professional services firms, running a structured internship program that accepts thousands of students annually across audit, tax, advisory, and technology consulting. KPMG internships run 8–10 weeks during the summer, placing interns on real client engagements from day one. The firm is known for its collegial culture and strong focus on audit and tax — making it particularly attractive for accounting students pursuing CPA licensure. KPMG's advisory and technology divisions are growing rapidly, creating more opportunities for business, finance, and technology majors. Interns participate in the KPMG Lakehouse Experience, a multi-day immersive program at KPMG's dedicated training center in Lake Nona, Florida.
Program Highlights
Interns earn approximately $28–$35/hour, with technology and advisory roles paying at the higher end
KPMG's Lakehouse Training Center in Lake Nona, FL hosts all new hires and interns for immersive onboarding and team-building experiences
Each intern is assigned a performance manager, a counselor, and a buddy for structured support throughout the program
KPMG's IGNITE U program offers early talent exploration events for freshmen and sophomores before formal internship applications
Return offer rates are competitive: approximately 80–85% of interns who perform well receive full-time associate offers
Typical Internship Roles at KPMG
Audit Intern — assisting audit teams on financial statement audits, testing controls, and preparing workpapers for publicly traded and private company clients
Tax Intern — preparing federal and state tax returns, conducting tax research, and supporting client advisory projects
Advisory Intern — risk consulting, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and deals advisory engagements
Technology Consulting Intern — digital transformation, cybersecurity advisory, cloud migration, and ERP implementation support
Management Consulting Intern — strategy, operations improvement, and organizational change engagements
Application Tips
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Apply in September–October for summer positions. KPMG reviews applications on a rolling basis through on-campus and virtual recruiting channels.
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Attend KPMG campus events — the firm uses event attendance as a signal of genuine interest and it positively influences recruiter attention.
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For audit and tax, demonstrate progress toward CPA eligibility. KPMG values candidates who have a clear path to licensure.
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KPMG's interview process includes a HireVue video interview followed by an in-person or virtual office visit with partners and managers.
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Highlight any relevant certifications (Excel, data analytics tools) or technology coursework — KPMG's fastest-growing practices need tech-literate candidates.
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