KPMG’s 2012 National Faculty Symposium Building Partnerships with Academia June 26–27, 2012 | New York, NY

© 2011 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. 1 Agenda Overview of Tax Fundamentals Program Differentiated instructional strategies Use of simulations to assess and evaluate learning Demo of Ready, Set, Go Module Q&A

© 2011 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. 2 Overview of Tax Fundamentals Entry-level training program for KPMG Tax professionals joining the firm from an undergraduate or graduate degree program and for new Tax Professionals joining Tax from Audit and Advisory. – Five-day, instructor led national program – New hires from FedTax, State and Local Tax (SALT), Economic and Valuation Services (EVS), and International Executive Services (IES) attend specific training for service line – Pre-work varies amongst the service lines

© 2011 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. 3 Differentiated Instructional Strategies Survey participants New hires come to KPMG with varied abilities and experiences Provides valuable insight into learner’s education and background Enables the facilitation of flexible groupings The “WHAT” participants learn Separate tracks – corporate vs. partnership focus Targeted training for various service lines Exercises alter the pace of delivery of certain content Tiered activities based on learner’s abilities The “HOW” participants learn Lecture Simulations Case Study Desktop simulations Web-based training – Pre-work Virtual Classroom – Pre-work – Post-work The “RESULT” of what participants have learned Ready, Set, Go mini simulations – Assesses pre- work learning Wheels Up, Inc. Simulation – Unique review notes for each learner Cumulative Exam Post-coursework The way the physical environment “LOOKS and FEELS” Breakouts by experience level KPMG instructors paired with University professors Team versus individual activities Safe, collaborative environment Instructor “after hours” Content Pre-Assessment Process Product Learning Environment

© 2011 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. 4 Using Simulations to Assess and Evaluate Learning Ready, Set, Go – Six mini modules incorporated throughout the week that range from minutes – Reinforce and assess learning of Pre-work topics such as accounting method changes, research, estimated taxes, and state and local income taxes – Real time assessment – Instructors customize lecture based on classroom results Wheels Up, Inc. – One and a half day simulation that evaluates learner’s progress during the week – Combines KPMG methodology, technology, and technical training through an integrated case study – Guidance available only when necessary (Quick Reference Cards, Cube mates) – Each learner receives a unique set of review notes based on their own set of workpapers – Practice skills in a “safe environment”

© 2011 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. 5 Demo Ready, Set, Go Module

Thank you Presentation by Diana Benyaminy

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