Embark Scholar Intern - CPA Track | Multiple Locations Summer 2025

KPMG - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Intern

Des Moines, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KPMG is seeking an Embark Scholar Intern for its Embark Scholars program, designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of audit, tax, and advisory services. This internship offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various business practices, engage in real client work, and develop essential skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through audit, tax, and advisory businesses to learn client service and career opportunities in professional services.
• Provide a spectrum of assignments across practices, supporting engagement teams with audit methodology and Data and Analytics (D&A).
• Assist in creating work paper files, preparing client reports, and organizing business development activities.
• Identify engagement capabilities, review client materials, and propose how analysis can be leveraged.
• Leverage a range of technologies and analytics tools to contribute to financial information integrity.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Accountancy, Taxation, or related degree.
• Intention to obtain a CPA is preferred for accounting majors.
• Candidates must have completed at least 1 semester of coursework at the time of application.
• Upon completion of the internship, candidates must have at least 3 additional semesters to complete their degree or CPA eligibility requirements.
• Preferred GPA of 3.00 or above.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates a commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Prior participation in KPMG leadership programs or similar programs is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Firmwide breaks during the year
• Comprehensive well-being benefits to support mental health.