Can anyone explain advantages of working at KPMG? Thinking of leaving EY.
A recruiter contacted me a few months ago and I am now seriously considering leaving.
All big 4 sucks. Go elsewhere
KPMG is a better managed firm IMO. That translates into better salary, raises, perks, etc. EY really crapped the bed with this Vision 2020 nonsense.
Service or Product company you want to be with in the long run. Choose! Big 4 only provide services and compete on margins. Product companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, Startups innovate and create. Choose a career wisely, not just for money. Look into a company creating a product for the benefit of many worldwide.
Culture at KPMG is the biggest differentiator. Open, inclusive and supportive is my experience. All of the big 4 have large interesting clients and there is no guarantee of being on them. Ultimately the career path is the same, there are slight differences in pay but as you move up this reduces and you will be well remunerated versus other jobs over time.
culture is every Big 4 firm's supposed differentiator. there does seem to be slight differences on a firm-level between them, but what actually matters is culture at your local office. and that's something you can't truly experience until you work there, as they all kiss your ass when recruiting you.
I think it depends on where you are located and what service line you're in. My KPMG office didn't have much work and management sucked honestly
The grass is always greener, and the job is always the same. If you'll get more money and think you'll get along with the people, then do it. Just don't expect the firm to be much diffetent, they all have the same problems.
I'm not sure KPMG is better managed, there are good and bad areas of management. But I do believe KPMG treats our people better. Lynn is quick to say that we don't want to be the biggest, we want to be the best. And a big part of that is with our people. We had an AC Chair, who is former senior partner from Deloitte, with kids at two Big 4, one is with KPMG. From his vantage point, KPMG far exceeds in its genuine concern and support for our people. Yes layoffs happen, but overall it is very inclusive and very supportive environment.
I think it completely comes down to local office, region, service line, even teams....
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