City of Quebec | CPA Internship Opportunities in Audit

Overview

At KPMG Canada, employees are called upon to leverage their perspectives to tackle the country's greatest challenges. Here, you can create momentum that transcends our organization, develop skills for tomorrow, and take control of your career, all with support at every step. Join a firm where your career can truly make a difference.

Do meaningful work within a community that values difference and cares about you. What you learn here will serve you your entire life, and your contribution will be recognized. KPMG encourages employees to be themselves at work and provides a wide range of tools and support networks to help them thrive and make their mark, both within the firm and in the community.

Please apply to only one job offer, based on your preferred office location.

What You Will Do

Our Quebec City office is looking for accounting students aspiring to obtain the CPA title to join our audit team for internships starting in the summer of 2027.

Our audit team

As a member of KPMG Canada's audit and certification team, you will have the opportunity to work directly with leading companies, understand their operations, and help them respond to the evolution of financial information standards and regulations. KPMG offers audit and certification services to a variety of clients across different industries, including open and closed corporations as well as not-for-profit organizations.

If you would like an overview of a career in audit and certification with us, visit the KPMG Canada One Day in Our Life program page. (Note: This is an opportunity to develop your skills, and rest assured, this program is NOT part of our hiring process and results will NOT be evaluated.)

The Benefits

Summer and Co-op Interns

Our summer or co-op internship programs aim to develop the next generation of leaders by offering engaging and interesting work. During your internship, you will gain authentic experience working on real projects for our clients within our teams. Throughout your internship, the learning and development opportunities offered by KPMG will help you expand your skill set and gain knowledge that will serve you in your career.

Through the national Elevate program, you will also have opportunities to learn from our leaders, build a network with other interns through social activities, collaborate with KPMG professionals, and discover how the firm supports your career.

Full-time University Recruits

At KPMG Canada, wherever you are or whatever your role, you can do meaningful work with peers, mentors, and leaders who recognize your unique perspectives and experiences. In your role at the firm, you will work closely with our clients and learn about different sectors while pursuing your learning and development goals through customized on-the-job training. Throughout your tenure, you will benefit from the support of your performance advisor, who will monitor your continuous progress. We offer benefits that will help you thrive with us, including a remote and international work program, and 50 hours of personal leave in addition to your vacation time.

When you join KPMG, you will be enrolled in KPMG's CPA training program, one of the best CPA training programs in Canada.

What You Bring to the Role

Your ambition – You seek to have a significant and positive impact alongside your peers, to work collaboratively, and to put innovation front and center.

Your passion – You are enthusiastic about getting involved in your community and in your post-secondary educational institution. You succeed on both personal and professional fronts through your curiosity and your desire to learn the latest practices and master emerging technologies.

Keys to Your Success

• Have an excellent academic record
• Have the determination to obtain your Canadian professional CPA title and, consequently, to work to succeed in the required prerequisite courses in your university program
• Build collaborative relationships – Establish strong internal and external relationships, and build vast, fertile networks
• Advance and motivate others – Mobilize others, inspire confidence in them, and guide them in the value of their work and in achieving exceptional results
• Seize learning and adapting opportunities – Take advantage of feedback and self-reflection to increase capacity and take on new challenges
• Aim for excellence – Deliver high-quality results and exceptional services that add value
• Encourage innovation – Foster an innovative and experimental culture to create value

This role requires communication skills in both French and English, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in English is necessary, as there will be daily communications with stakeholders who speak only English, both inside and outside of Quebec, requiring excellent written and oral skills.

How to Apply

Join the team today and make your mark on the world with KPMG!

Please apply directly to KPMG at Career for Students – KPMG Canada (home.kpmg).

All applications must be received by no later than Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST). Please submit all documents in a single PDF (resume, an electronic version of your most recent unofficial transcript, and a cover letter).

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About Your Application

• Please submit your application for only one position at your preferred location based on your interests. You will need to complete an application form where you can indicate your preferences. Please carefully review the different opportunities offered before submitting your application, as the positions available vary from office to office.
• Please address your application to the "recruiter manager" and attach a cover letter, your resume, and an electronic version of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you cannot obtain this document, please attach a screenshot of your grades as they appear on your educational institution's website.
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada as of the start date of employment.
• [CPA only] If you would like more information on the university prerequisites for the CPA certification program in Quebec, please visit Prerequisites for University Students | Quebec CPA Order | Chartered Professional Accountants

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