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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”
ContentPre-AssessmentProcess Product
Learning Environment
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Using Simulations to Assess and Evaluate Learning
Ready, Set, Go
– Six mini modules incorporated throughout the week that range from 10-15 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.
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Demo
Ready, Set, Go Module
Thank you
Presentation by Diana Benyaminy
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