KPMG Path to CPA Program FAQExternal - Tuition Funding Eligibility and Application Process

Sep 2, 2026

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KPMG Path to CPA Program funding supports selected students with tuition and fees for up to 30 semester credits of online coursework aligned with an Audit career path, helping participants meet CPA eligibility requirements in their intended U.S. state of employment. Eligibility includes a completed bachelor’s degree, a preferred GPA of 3.0+, credit-hour availability toward the 150-credit requirement, and U.S. work authorization. The process includes a supplemental application, two interviews, and a timeline combining online study and a paid winter internship.

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Program overview

Funding and eligibility requirements

Application process

Interviews and selection timing

Program timeline and course length

Internship and full-time start dates

Practical requirements

Work authorization, other jobs, and residency

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1 | Q: What is the KPMG Path to CPA (Path to CPA) Program?
A: The Path to CPA Program (the Program) provides funding for tuition and fees of up to 30 semester credits of online courses to a limited number of students who are interested in a career path in Audit but would not otherwise meet the requirements for CPA eligibility in their intended state of employment. The Program requires that participants receive and accept a fulltime Audit Associate offer with KPMG and may include a KPMG winter internship opportunity. | | | --- | --- | --- | |
2 | Q: Who is eligible to apply for the Program?
A: KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified students with interest in the program to apply.
To be eligible for the Program, you must:
• Have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to starting the Program
– For this initial 2024-2025 program year, the bachelor’s degree should be completed prior to August 2024 at the latest
• Have a preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Have a maximum of 30 semester credit hours remaining in order to meet the 150 credit hours/CPA
eligibility requirements in your intended state of fulltime employment, including specific coursework requirements in accounting, business, ethics, etc.
• Be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future | | |
3 | Q: What does the application process entail?
A: Interested candidates should apply to the Audit Associate – Path to CPA Program position in their geographic office location of interest, listed on the KPMG website. Candidates must also complete a supplemental application form, sent via email, that includes additional questions and two short-answer essay questions. Candidates will be considered as they apply, and qualified applicants will complete two 30-minute interviews with Audit professionals in their desired office location. The Program will be recruited for on a rolling basis, until the opportunity is filled. | | |
4 | Q: Do I have to have an undergraduate accounting major to be eligible for the Program?
A: You must have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to starting classes as part of the Path to CPA program. Your undergraduate degree can be in any major/concentration, as long as you do not need more than
30 additional semester credit hours (45 quarter units) to meet the CPA eligibility requirements in your intended state of employment. | | |
5 | Q: How do I know how many remaining credits I need in order to be CPA-eligible in my intended state of employment?
A: We recommend visiting the NASBA website to view the educational requirements to be CPA license eligible in your intended state of employment, as well as discussing these requirements with your academic advisor. If accepted into the Program, the academic institutions involved in the program also offer academic advising services. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine eligibility for the program and the remaining credits needed to be CPA-eligible in their intended state of employment. | | | --- | --- | --- | |
6 | Q: What is the overall timeline for the Program?
A: As an example, consider a candidate who is graduating with their bachelor’s degree in May 2024 and needs 30 remaining semester credits to meet the CPA eligibility requirements in their state. The candidate could begin the program in Summer/Fall 2024, taking 15 semester credit hours between approximately August and December 2024. They would then pause courses to participate in the KPMG winter internship program from January through March 2025. They could then finish their remaining 15 semester credits in approximately April-August 2025 and begin fulltime employment as an Audit Associate with KPMG in Fall
2025. This coursework and internship timeline can be customized leading up to the fulltime Audit Associate start date, depending on each candidate’s undergraduate graduation date, remainin

FAQs

What does the KPMG Path to CPA Program provide to participants?

The Program provides funding for tuition and fees of up to 30 semester credits of online courses for students interested in an Audit career path.

Who is eligible to apply for the Program?

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree before starting, have a preferred GPA of 3.0+ , have no more than 30 semester credits remaining to reach 150 hours/CPA eligibility in their intended state, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

What is the application and interview process?

Candidates apply for the Audit Associate – Path to CPA Program role in their chosen geographic office and submit a supplemental email application with additional questions and two short-answer essay questions. Qualified applicants complete two 30-minute interviews with Audit professionals and selection proceeds on a rolling basis until filled.

Sep 2, 2026

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