1. Issue 2.0
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2. You and KPMG A Perfect Fit
A career at KPMG can help you
reach new heights and develop
to your fullest potential through
challenging, meaningful work
experiences and a strong
mentoring culture. We know
our success as an organization is
built on the success of our people
and our teams. Our commitment
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to people creates a connection
that lasts a lifetime.
The best minds. Developed
to their fullest potential.
Connected for life.
Sound like the Perfect Fit?
For more information visit:
www.kpmgfit.ca
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3. Contents
Career
Fast Facts The Road to Take a
the Top Good Look
02 04 10
Been There ... Get a Head KPMG’s
All About
Aced That! Start in Practice Areas
IFRS
Your Career
16 20 23 34
People
Designed for Bon Voyage
Five Relationships Success Postcards From Lyon
and One Big Vision
03 06 08
You and KPMG. Lunch Break Standing Out from
A Recipe for a the Crowd
Great Summer
12 18 30
Lifestyle
KPMG Enterprise Fashion Commited Fitting Fitness
Enters the Wear-Withal to Our into Your
Dragons’ Den Communities Schedule
22 28 26 14
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FAST
FACTS
About KPMG
KPMG International is a global network operating in over 144 countries On an annual basis, KPMG offices designate a period of time in which
with more than 137,000 professionals working around the world. to support organizations in our communities across Canada, known as
our KPMG Volunteers initiative. During this time, KPMG people work
KPMG in Canada (“KPMG”), the Canadian member firm affiliated
together and volunteer on one designated workday over the course
with KPMG International, operates in 32 locations across the country.
of the volunteer period to make a difference to worthy causes in each
The firm’s more than 430 partners and almost 5,000 employees provide
local community. In 2008, 2,972 KPMG people helped 173 organizations
crucial services to many of the top businesses in Canada.
through a wide range of volunteer activities.
By focusing on quality, people, and our relationships with our clients,
KPMG offers leading People programs, such as our concierge service,
KPMG maintained our presence as a leading professional services firm
which supports people with the daily tasks they don’t have time for,
in Canada in 2008. Our focus also helped us to achieve over 4 percent
including dropping off the dry cleaning, finding the perfect gift, and
growth and earn over $1.1 billion in revenue for the year.
scoring concert tickets. In 2008, requests handled by the concierge
KPMG was chosen as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the service saved our people 5,984 hours.
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sixth time in 2009. We were also recognized for the first time this year
KPMG’s e-learning tool, CLiX, provides learning options in a convenient
as one of Financial Post’s Ten Best Companies to Work For. This special
MP3 format and via downloadable video playbacks, allowing for
designation recognizes fast-growing companies in Canada that offer
real-time practice opportunities in the office, at home, or on the road.
strong career advancement opportunities together with leading-edge
employee rewards. For the second year in a row, KPMG’s efforts to create an inclusive
environment were recognized with two prestigious awards, including
KPMG actively supports and encourages international assignments
being named one of the Best Employers for New Canadians and one of
through our Global Opportunities (GO) program. Currently, KPMG has
Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2009.
80 individuals on both short- and long-term assignments in many different
countries around the world. The most popular destinations include the KPMG has implemented a formal firm-wide program to help improve
US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. our environmental performance. The Environmental Performance
Initiative (EPI) sets continuous improvement targets that apply to all
In 2008, KPMG, along with The KPMG Foundation, contributed
offices. This initiative helped KPMG to be named one of Canada’s
donations and sponsorships of $3.6 million to Canadian charitable
Greenest Employers in 2009.
organizations, an increase of almost 30 percent over 2007. Donations
,
were made to support education, health care, children/youth, On January 1, 2009, Bill Thomas took over the role of CEO of KPMG;
and communities. at 41 years old, he is one of the youngest CEOs ever of a Canadian
Big Four accounting firm.
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5. Five Relationships and
One Big Vision
CEO Bill Thomas Has a Plan to Make KPMG
“The Envy of the Professional Services Firms”
Bill Thomas has a vision. Together with the In 1989, Bill joined the firm; he earned his CA Also important to Bill is the relationship the
partners of the firm, he wants to make KPMG in 1993. Six years later, he was made Partner, firm has with our local communities. “For me,
“The Envy” of all professional services firms— and from 2000 to 2003, he led the Financial corporate success and community leadership
not just the other Big Four accounting firms. Institutions and Real Estate (FIRE) Services go hand in hand. There are so many
It’s an ambitious goal for the new CEO, but Audit group in Vancouver. In 2003, he became opportunities out there to leverage the skills,
he’s got a plan and the enthusiasm to make the Leader of the Audit practice for KPMG’s knowledge, financial resources, and passions
it happen. Greater Vancouver Area office and, in of our firm and our people in order to benefit
December 2006, took on the role of Managing our communities. Bill is an enthusiastic
”
At the heart of Bill’s philosophy for succeeding Partner. In September 2007 he moved to
, volunteer, setting a great example for the rest
in business is one simple word—relationships. Toronto to become Deputy CEO. On January of the firm. Among other things, he is a
“If you want to stand out from the crowd, 1, 2009, Bill officially took over as Chief member of the Board of the Toronto Symphony
especially in a challenging economy like the Executive Officer of KPMG. Orchestra and, before he left Vancouver, was a
one we are in today, it is crucial to build long- board member of both Vancouver’s Science
lasting, deep relationships, says Bill from his
” Since then, Bill has been busy talking to people World and the CA School of Business.
office in Toronto. “For me, there are five critical from all levels of the firm about his plans for
relationships for KPMG: the relationships we KPMG. “This is a really exciting time for us and Bill recognizes that his goal for KPMG to be
have with our clients, our future clients, our I want to make sure that everyone is involved seen as “The Envy of the Professional Services
local communities, our global network, and in the excitement. We are all invested in making Firms” is a big one, and that success won’t
with each other.
” KPMG ‘The Envy of the Professional Services happen overnight. “Strong, deep relationships
Firms,’ and our partners and our people are take time to build, which is why they are so
For Bill, relationships have always played an what will drive our success. Just one more valuable. Yes, it will be challenging, but we are
important role in his career. “KPMG has a reason that the relationship we have with committed to achieving our vision
strong mentoring culture. The coaching and each other is so critical, notes Bill.
” because that is how we are
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career advice I received right from the start going to deliver real value to
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of my career here, almost 20 years ago, has “The competition for bright, talented people is our clients, our future clients,
helped me get to where I am today. And
” fierce, and it’s only going to increase. We want our communities, our firm,
where he is today is pretty extraordinary; at KPMG to be known as a place that develops and each other. Besides,
41 years old, Bill is one of the youngest CEOs outstanding professionals. That’s how we are life can get boring without a
ever of a Canadian national accounting firm. going to attract the best minds. To do this,
” good challenge!”
Not bad for someone who never planned to Bill knows that KPMG has to be a people-
become an accountant. focused organization. Aside from offering
challenging, meaningful work experiences and Bill Thomas
Bill graduated from the University of British a strong mentorship culture, Bill wants to make CEO and Senior Partner
Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree sure that coming to work each day is a fun
in Bio-organic Chemistry and had a plan to experience for KPMG people across Canada.
become a doctor like his father and his “I know for me personally that I want
grandfather before him. His dislike of blood challenging work and the opportunity to
,
and hospitals made it abundantly clear that make a real difference, but I also need to
medicine wasn’t for him and Bill fortunately have fun while working with great people.
”
discovered his own Perfect Fit in chartered Bill wants to provide that same opportunity
accounting at KPMG. to everyone who joins the firm.

6. The Road
to the Top ARE YOU ON IT?
You know you’ve got big things in your future. You’ve got the drive and
dedication to go right to the top. The question is: Do you know how to get
there? Joining the right organization with lots of opportunity for learning
and development is a great start. KPMG is dedicated to building lifelong
relationships with our people by supporting them throughout their career.
With so many options within the firm, no two career paths are exactly the
same. Still, if you are considering joining the firm, it helps to have an idea
of where your career could go, what your role could be, and how KPMG
will provide you with the support you need to take you right to the top.
Check out the map below outlining what you career at KPMG could look like.
Senior Accountant:
Can you say “promotion”? As a senior
accountant your responsibilities will grow
along with your opportunities for
professional development. You will begin to
take on the responsibility of the overall
Staff Accountant: execution of client engagements, which
In your first full-time role out of school, you will means designing a work plan, managing a
work closely with a senior accountant and budget, and training and mentoring your
performance manager, and will be asked to engagement team members. Your technical
deliver timely and quality service. You will also knowledge will become more advanced and
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have the chance to learn a lot. From local office you will develop your ability to interact with
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development programs to Audit Fundamentals clients, including making presentations and
Summer Internship: training, you will gain industry and technical fostering business relationships.
Spend a summer with KPMG during your knowledge, while improving your leadership
second or third year of university. As a and project management skills. But it’s not all Ready to GO?
summer intern you could be involved in a hard work—you will also have the opportunity Why not gain some international
number of different activities, including to participate on local office committees, experience by taking part in KPMG’s
working on a client engagement, planning network with partners and managers, and Global Opportunities (GO) program.
for upcoming assignments, attending a participate in office social events. You could spend 3 months to 2 years
training course, or participating in local living and working in another country.
social or charitable events. An internship UFE Time! Popular destinations include Australia,
is a great place to start your career with Preparing for and writing the accountancy the UK, and the US. To read about the
KPMG because it will help you explore all profession’s Uniform Evaluation (UFE) is experiences of a current GO participant,
of the opportunities we offer. a major milestone in the career of any check out “Bon Voyage” on page 8.
aspiring CA. KPMG will help you on your
,
path to achieving a professional CA
designation by providing one of the best
UFE training programs in Canada. To learn
more, visit www.kpmgfit.ca.
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Partner
Congratulations—you’ve made partner at the
firm! To get to this position you have been a
strong performer throughout your career at
KPMG, showing leadership capabilities and
a commitment to the firm’s values. A partner
is responsible for technical, client service,
and people and business management
Senior Manager leadership. The knowledge, skills, and
Now that you’re a senior manager you will experience you’ve gained during your years
be managing multiple client engagements at the firm have positioned you for success.
and providing training and direction to your The sky is the limit!
engagement teams. Senior managers act as
mentors, performance counsellors, and
even instructors to their staff. You will
receive the necessary training to support
Manager your people, including providing guidance
You’ve made manager! That’s a big step up. to other managers. More than ever, you will
As a manager at KPMG, you will continue to be accountable for client relationships, Learning and
deepen your technical knowledge and industry including identifying opportunities for new Development @ KPMG
experience in order to manage more complex business and leading proposal teams.
engagements. You will also have an increased Senior managers also have the chance to
It’s All About You!
accountability for client relationships, which take the lead in various office initiatives or At KPMG, we don’t believe in “one size
means learning and participating in the proposal spearhead community activities such as fits all” training. You can personalize
process that develops new relationships for the volunteer days. your development and reach your
firm. In this role you could be interacting with
career goals with a variety of learning
CEOs, CFOs, and other C-level management. approaches, such as the following:
Within the firm you will develop your people
and project management skills through KPMG’s • CLiX, our online learning management
management training courses, in order to make system delivers one-stop 24/7
accessibility to the firm’s catalogue
office practice decisions, including resource
of nationally developed, nationally
allocation, career development of staff, and
delivered courses and learning
other management decisions.
resources. CLiX will also manage
your personal learning history,
Choosing Your Path
Continuous Professional Education
While the majority of KPMG’s new hires
(CPE) credits, and any certifications.
start out in the Audit practice, there are
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ample opportunities to transition into other • Learning Paths, for every role from
practice areas, such as Tax or Advisory. entry-level associate to partner, will
This allows our people to find their Perfect help you to understand what success
Fit by encouraging them to leverage their looks like and what it takes to get to
the next level as you chart your
strengths and grow their career at the firm.
career with us.
Offering career options and flexibility is
just one way that KPMG builds lifelong • Progressive and interactive e-Learning
relationships with our people. To learn and virtual classroom programs, such
more, read “KPMG’s Practice Areas” as the Harvard Manager Mentor series.
on pages 22–25 You can also read a day • Face-to-face workshop sessions
in the life of an Audit, Tax, or Advisory, combine learning new skills with
professional on our Web site at on-the-job training.
www.kpmgfit.ca.
• KLearn, KPMG’s interactive Web
conferencing tool, allows real-time
,
learning and collaboration. You can
access KLearn anytime, anywhere,
from any KPMG computer.

8. DESIGNED
forSUCCESS
With a little help from IKEA , anyone and everyone
can play interior designer, assembling cool furniture
and decorating their space. For Alicia Pinarello,
an Auditor in KPMG’s Hamilton office, her IKEA
experience has helped her build something a little
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different—her career! This Senior Accountant has
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been part of the IKEA engagement team since her
first year with KPMG. Alicia recently sat down with
KPMG FIT to talk about working with the iconic
Swedish home furnishings retailer, and why KPMG
and IKEA are a good fit for each other and for her.
,
When did you join the firm and why did you IKEA must be a pretty popular client. How did You mentioned that you’re a good fit for
FIT choose KPMG? FIT you come to work on the assignment? FIT the culture at IKEA. Could you explain
what you mean?
AP I started as a summer intern in 2005 while AP Well, initially it was luck of the draw because
I was at McMaster University, then I joined I didn’t specify client preferences when I started. AP I guess the main reason I say that is because
the firm full-time in 2006. I was actually hired I was assigned to work on the engagement team the culture is in many ways very similar to the
through the GTA group, but because I wanted auditing IKEA in my first year and I’ve been culture at KPMG. The people are very friendly
to stay close to school and the friends I’d made, working on it ever since. I look forward to and really sociable, but at the same time they
the firm created a summer position for me in working at IKEA, just like the rest of the KPMG are highly professional and always focused on
Hamilton. They were so accommodating and team. For me personally, I feel I am a good fit for producing excellent work. I came to realize from
very supportive. I was really impressed and this the culture and, from IKEA’s perspective, having my first interactions with the KPMG recruiting
played a huge role in why I ultimately chose to a consistent group of auditors year after year team that this is something I really value. To this
work at KPMG. makes working together that much more day, I look for a mix of fun and professionalism,
enjoyable and efficient. both in my clients and in my co-workers at
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9. When you first started auditing IKEA,
FIT what were your responsibilities and
how have they evolved?
AP When I first started, I still had a lot to learn about
IKEA’s business and audit techniques, so I was
assigned easier sections, like cash and fixed
assets. The Senior Accountant on the job at the
So you have the opportunity to work
FIT at the IKEA offices. What’s that like? time was awesome—so supportive!—and I
really had the chance to get comfortable with
AP I always look forward to days at IKEA, which is the organization. During my second year on
important because when you are on an audit the account, I was given more responsibility.
engagement you usually do most of your work The work kept me challenged and always
at the client site. IKEA is a big client, so we learning. One of the highlights that year was
do spend quite a bit of time there—maybe that I got to take part in an inventory count; it
2–3 weeks in the summer and then almost a was really cool to see what goes on behind the
month around their year-end. I love working scenes and it gave me a sense of how complex
there, mostly because of the people, who are IKEA really is. The organization operates like a
all really accommodating and take the time to well-oiled machine—they are so organized!
get to know you as a person. Another perk of This past year, I was lucky enough to get to work
working on-site at IKEA is that you eat so well. as the Senior Accountant and participate in a
You’re ready to tackle the afternoon after worldwide proposal. I was excited to have these
lunch because you’ve filled up on a great meal. opportunities so early in my career. I loved
I’m always excited to try the different Swedish getting to manage and mentor a team of almost
desserts and, of course, I love IKEA’s famous 10 people, and was honoured that management
Swedish meatballs! involved me in the oral presentation to high-level
IKEA representatives. It’s a great feeling to know
FIT Sounds delicious… that KPMG believes in me so much that they
AP It is! Whenever we go back to the office we entrusted me with a high-profile client like IKEA.
can’t help but brag at least a little about how
well we ate when we were there. Another Looking ahead, what do you see in
FIT the near future for your career?
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fun thing about working at IKEA is that their
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offices are attached to a store, so you can AP I’ve worked with such a great team of people,
always work off that lunch you’ve just eaten both from KPMG and from IKEA, and I feel like
by exploring the cool room displays and I still have so much more to learn in my role.
checking out the latest design trends. Working at IKEA, I’ve been able to develop my
people management skills, which is excellent
FIT Are you a big fan of IKEA products? because one of my goals is to become a
AP Absolutely! My first room in university was top manager at KPMG. That’s one of the great
to bottom IKEA. I remember putting together a things about working at KPMG in general—
big dresser all on my own. I should have gotten the opportunities for career progression are
someone to help me (the directions did say it amazing. I’m only in my third year with the firm
was a two-person job), but I was so excited to and I’ve already learned so much, worked with
have my room finished, I couldn’t wait. It took really talented people, and had the chance to
me a while, but I got it together and had such be a part of some exciting projects. The fact that
a feeling of accomplishment when I did. I have had this much opportunity so early on
,
I’m still pretty handy with an Allen key. makes me very excited for my future at KPMG.
concept, with few walls and lots of light.
This is great for knowledge sharing and it
reminds me a lot of KPMG’s open-door policy.
On a more personal note, I am concerned
about the environment, and so I like that IKEA
and KPMG are both taking tangible steps to
reduce their eco-footprint and be responsible
global citizens. In the end, KPMG and IKEA are
organizations that value the relationships they
have with their people and the larger
community, which makes them a good fit for
each other and a Perfect Fit for me.
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10. Bon Voyage!
Postcards
Staff Accountant Nicholas Milosh is having the adventure
of a lifetime on a 2-year Global Opportunities (GO)
secondment to Lyon, France. Before he left, KPMG FIT
asked Nicholas to stay in touch—send us an e-mail once
in a while to let us know what he was doing, who he was
meeting, and what he was learning. Well, he did better
than e-mail, he sent us postcards! Here are a selection of
postcards we received from his first year on secondment:
yo n! f o re I
f rom L e re . B e t v ie w
G re e t in g s to be h g, a g re a
o ex c i te d u s, t h in k in ci t y with Ly o n .
I am s ne r vo of the h ro ugh
as p re t t y lf in t o? ” c e n te r n n in g t g.
le f t I w g m ys e e rs r u e lc o m in
I g e t t in tw eek, of the ri v is r e ally w r of
t am t h e la s e h e re n a tou
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“ Wh a re f o r io n . e r yo n k me o
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in g h e c is Ev too g in g
Bu t be ig h t de r k e rs Man a
e the r ea dy My c o - wo a nd the d
I m ad n d a lr e rd ay t le d a n
I k no w we l l a z in g , y ye s t e t se t
ett li n g in h is am a the ci t lp in g me g
I am s t, w h ic r is h e
r t me n to the Pa r t n e ne e d.
h ave an ap a r ig h t ne xt h at e t ra in in g I
i t ’s (t ge t t h
way— e ci t y
by t h e t of th
k” p a r o the
al par c lo s e t
“c e n t r a n d is
fu l l z o o !)
h as a
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my big ger clie nt acc oun
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game s glo ba l perspe cti ve
pro duc er an d I ca n’t eve an d see ho w int egr ate
n tel l yo u d int ern ati on al
from Lyon
ho w int ere sti ng th e wo bus ine sse s ca n be. Th
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to see ho w mu lti ple asp lot sm all er th an it did
ect s of th e bef ore I we nt
bus ine ss wo rk , f rom on my GO sec on dmen
im po rti ng th e t.
pro duc ts to ne w game
lau nc he s. PS – I’ve sen t yo u som
We are con sta nt ly lia e Sw iss ch oco lat e s
isin g wi th th e to ge t yo u thr oug h th
he ad of fic e in th e US e bus y se aso n.
, as we ll as En joy (an d ma ke sure
wi th oth er con tac ts yo u sh are th em
in Eur ope an d aro un d th e of fic e)!
th is we ek en d, wh ich
I wa s sk iin g ag ain
en d in a ro w he ad ing
wa s my th ird we ek
an d I am pla nn ing to
to th e Fre nc h Al ps,
we ek . Whil e I am
go ba ck ag ain ne xt e
ha rd ov er he re, I lik an d it fe els
de fin ite ly wo rk ing mi ne be fo re I lef t,
to fin d a go od lis he d it.
th at I am st ill ab le gre at to ha ve ac co mp
it y
ba lan ce an d ha ve lot s of oppo rt un ct of Fre nc h
ce th e Fre nc h PS – Th e ot he r as pe
to tr av el an d e xp er ien g to kn ow we ll
of th e cu ltu re is th
e cu ltu re I am ge t tin
cu ltu re . A big pa rt (m ay be a lit tle to o
we ll!)—th e fo od
d to say
lan gu ag e an d I am ve r y pr ou er co me he re yo u
kin g , an d wi ne ! If yo u ev
th at I am no w fu lly bil ing ua l—sp ea sa vo ya rde—
, an d li vin g “en ha ve to tr y a fo nd ue
wr iti ng , wo rk ing c’e st ma gn ifi qu e!
a pe rso na l go al of
f ra nçais”! Th is wa s
I am on va ca ti
on th is wee k an
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d
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ha ve tr av el le d
to th e Côte D’A
Bonjour! (a k a, th e Fren zu r
ch Ri vi er a) w it
I am in Paris this week for t raining f ri en ds f ro m un h so me
i ve rs it y w ho ha
and I’m having an amazing time. co me ov er to vi ve
si t me. We are Th e oppo rt un it
Firstly, I am le arning a lot, e specially ha vi ng an am az ie s fo r pe rs on al
in g ti me an d it pr of e ss io na l gr an d
about IFRS and all the technical gre at to re co nn is ow th ha ve be en
ec t w it h m y f ri in cred ib le . I ha
specifications that surround the ne w citie s and acclimatizing to f ro m ho me. I am en ds ve pr ov en to m
no w ha lf way I am ab le to st ys el f th at
standards. Secondly, I am mee ting the culture. It’s cool that even th ro ug h m y se ay ca lm an d co
co ndmen t an d, an y si tu at io n lle ct ed in
other KPMG secondee s f rom all over. though I am in France and lo ok in g ba ck , it an d ta ck le w ha
ha s be en th e m ch al le ng e lif e or te ve r
We come f rom dif ferent parts of the ge t ting to know so many ne w e xc it in g an d en os t wor k th ro ws at
ri ch in g e xp er ie me.
world, but have so much in common. people in the Lyon of fice, I am of m y lif e. nc e Ca n’t wai t to se
e w ha t ne xt
Plus, we are all going through the same also building a ne t work of ye ar br in gs !
e xperience of ge t ting se t tled into our colle ague s f rom across the globe.
,
In addition to these ones, Nicholas also sent us
postcards from Munich, Germany; Biarritz, France;
Torino, Italy; and Cape Town, South Africa. Bon Voyage!

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Take a Good
Look!
When it comes to compensation,
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At first glance, seeing big numbers on your pay cheque may seem like the
only thing that matters when deciding where to start your career. But make
sure you take a second (and third!) look and consider everything an organization
is offering you—from benefits and time-off, to learning opportunities.
At KPMG, we understand that our people are our most important asset.
We also understand that if we want to attract and retain the most talented
people, we need to offer our employees rewards that fit their immediate needs,
as well as their long-term goals.
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That is why we have developed a “total rewards” package, which provides
options that you can adapt to fit your changing life.
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