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KPMG: what the official sources say about selection

4 governed signals from 1 official source record, observed 9 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.

Categories: Stage architecture; Multi-modal assessment; Human decision; Live judgement.

LimitThe signals below are what KPMG published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.

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4 signals

SIG-058 Context only KPMG

KPMG's graduate process starts with an online application form, includes two online assessments, and ends with an in-person Launch Pad assessment day; the video interview stage is described as one candidates 'may be invited' to.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe process has both online and in-person elements. Starting with an online application form and ending with the final stage of our recruitment process, an in-person Launch Pad assessment day.

Stage architecture · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

SIG-059 Official source KPMG

The online stage combines an untimed workplace-scenario skills assessment with a timed numerical and logical cognitive assessment.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou will be presented with various scenarios and asked to rank how you would think, feel or respond in each situation, thinking about yourself at work and picking the answer that is most like you. This part of the assessment is untimed, but we suggest that you allow 20 minutes for completion. Next is the cognitive assessment, reviewing your numerical and logical reasoning. This is a timed assessment, and you will be given 36 minutes to complete this part of the process.

Multi-modal assessment · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

SIG-060 Official source KPMG

KPMG's video-interview stage presents six questions through an AI-generated interviewer; the candidate's recorded answers are reviewed and scored by the Student Recruitment team.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceStage 3: Video Interview If you are successful at Stage 2, you may be invited to our Video Interview. ... You will be presented with 6 pre-recorded questions asked by our AI avatar Leah, you will then be given a set time to prepare and then record your responses. Although your interviewer is AI generated, we'd like to reassure you that your recorded answers will be reviewed and scored by a member of our Student Recruitment team.

Human decision · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

SIG-061 Official source KPMG

The final Launch Pad is an in-person half-day combining assessed and non-assessed activities.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceyou will be invited to attend the final stage of the recruitment process: Launch Pad, an in-person, half day event. Our in-person Launch Pad assessment day combines assessed and non-assessed activities.

Live judgement · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

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Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), KPMG selection evidence record, revised 15 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/institutions/kpmg/

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4 governed signals, observed 9 September 2026

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SIG-058 Context only KPMG

KPMG's graduate process starts with an online application form, includes two online assessments, and ends with an in-person Launch Pad assessment day; the video interview stage is described as one candidates 'may be invited' to.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe process has both online and in-person elements. Starting with an online application form and ending with the final stage of our recruitment process, an in-person Launch Pad assessment day.

Stage architecture · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

SIG-059 Official source KPMG

The online stage combines an untimed workplace-scenario skills assessment with a timed numerical and logical cognitive assessment.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou will be presented with various scenarios and asked to rank how you would think, feel or respond in each situation, thinking about yourself at work and picking the answer that is most like you. This part of the assessment is untimed, but we suggest that you allow 20 minutes for completion. Next is the cognitive assessment, reviewing your numerical and logical reasoning. This is a timed assessment, and you will be given 36 minutes to complete this part of the process.

Multi-modal assessment · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

SIG-060 Official source KPMG

KPMG's video-interview stage presents six questions through an AI-generated interviewer; the candidate's recorded answers are reviewed and scored by the Student Recruitment team.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceStage 3: Video Interview If you are successful at Stage 2, you may be invited to our Video Interview. ... You will be presented with 6 pre-recorded questions asked by our AI avatar Leah, you will then be given a set time to prepare and then record your responses. Although your interviewer is AI generated, we'd like to reassure you that your recorded answers will be reviewed and scored by a member of our Student Recruitment team.

Human decision · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

SIG-061 Official source KPMG

The final Launch Pad is an in-person half-day combining assessed and non-assessed activities.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceyou will be invited to attend the final stage of the recruitment process: Launch Pad, an in-person, half day event. Our in-person Launch Pad assessment day combines assessed and non-assessed activities.

Live judgement · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-051 (kpmgcareers.co.uk) · source record

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