One KPMG Financial Analyst candidate describes an HR behavioral screen, a short case, valuation and Excel basics, and a manager call. Another describes a conversational, tax-focused interview with two people.
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Candidates describing KPMG Financial Analyst interviews report experiences that differ a lot, so prepare for a range of conversations rather than one fixed script. One candidate who received an offer began with a mostly behavioral HR conversation, then did a short case study that needed no special prep beyond thinking calmly on the spot, and finished with a call with a manager. HR then followed up about location and benefits.
That same candidate found the technical side leaned toward front-office finance. They were asked to explain enterprise value and why cash is not included in it, so be ready to explain valuation basics in your own words rather than recite definitions. They also described a basic accounting multiple-choice test, a simple PowerPoint organizational chart exercise, and Excel questions on formulas such as INDEX MATCH and VLOOKUP. Behavioral questions were straightforward, such as naming your strengths at work.
A second candidate, who did not receive an offer, spoke with two interviewers and was asked mostly about tax law and regulations. They also worked through scenario-based prompts applying tax principles to practical client situations. The conversation felt professional rather than adversarial, and the interviewers seemed more interested in clear reasoning and communication than in tricks.
In practice, review enterprise value and core accounting, refresh your Excel lookups, and rehearse a few concise stories about how you work. If the role leans toward tax, practice explaining regulations in plain language and applying them to a client scenario.
Synthesized from 2 candidate reports by our editorial team.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
One candidate who received an offer reports starting with an HR conversation that was mostly behavioral, including a question about workplace strengths. Expect to talk clearly about how you work and why the role fits; the exact format may vary by team and interviewer.
The same candidate describes a short case study that required no special preparation beyond staying comfortable thinking on the spot. Candidates may want to practice talking through assumptions out loud, though this is reported by only one person and may not apply to every team.
One candidate reports being asked to explain enterprise value and why cash is excluded, plus a basic accounting multiple-choice test, a simple PowerPoint org chart task, and Excel questions on INDEX MATCH and VLOOKUP. Another candidate with two interviewers reports tax-law and scenario questions instead, so technical content may depend on the team.
The candidate who received an offer reports a final call with the manager, followed by HR discussions about location and benefits. Candidates typically should be ready to explain their experience and reasoning conversationally, as the other reported interview was a professional discussion of experience and technical knowledge.
