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KPMG Australia interviews

Australia

How the process runs

“The first is a cognitive abilities test, and the second looks at your alignment with our values and leadership approach.”

KPMG Australia Graduate & Student CareersKPMG Graduate & Student Careers

KPMG Australia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Cognitive and values tests

Practise the question a first audit interview can ask: is the tool’s work enough?

Example

“If you’re selected, you’ll be invited to interview with members of your potential future team, as well as complete other testing activities as part of the process.”

KPMG Australia Graduate & Student CareersKPMG Graduate & Student Careers

KPMG Australia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the stage you are in

Practise the question a first audit interview can ask: is the tool’s work enough?

Example

What interviewers look for

“We value resilience, a growth mindset, and the ability to communicate your ideas with confidence.”

KPMG Australia Graduate & Student CareersKPMG Graduate & Student Careers

KPMG Australia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Show how you think

Practise telling a client what they don’t want to hear.

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How to prepare

“Before you apply, take some time to learn about KPMG, our people, our work, and our values.”

KPMG Australia Graduate & Student CareersKPMG Graduate & Student Careers

KPMG Australia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Prepare your examples

Practise telling a client what they don’t want to hear.

Example

What the job involves

“Use automation to audit and streamline financial reporting or identify acquisition opportunities and be involved in planning a client’s finance division structure.”

KPMG Australia Graduate & Student CareersKPMG Graduate & Student Careers

KPMG Australia · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Know the job

Practise setting materiality and saying what it leaves out.

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