KPMG Ace the Case 2025 will provide students across Canada the opportunity to work with their peers to develop a solution to a business problem and to share it with KPMG leadership!
As a participant, you will ignite your passion to create solutions to real-world problems, collaborate with students from across the country, develop your business skills and grow your network within KPMG in Canada.
See where a career at KPMG can take you
The Case Competition for undergraduate STEM students, business students, or students looking to achieve their CPA designation will provide you with a taste of what it’s like to work at KPMG and an opportunity to participate in a spotlight session showcasing the CPA support provided by our firm. Working in teams with peers in your region, you will collaborate to solve a real-world business problem by completing a case study through a business, digital and CPA lens, receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals. KPMG’s Ace the Case is ideal for students who are interested in building a career in audit, tax or advisory at KPMG.
Winners of the local competition will be invited to our national competition where teams will present their case to a panel of KPMG leaders in Toronto.
Students are invited to apply individually, and if selected, will be grouped into teams. Teams will meet the following criteria:
Prizes for winning teams may include KPMG swag, scholarships, a trip to Toronto, and a guaranteed interview for an open KPMG role in a future recruitment cycle!
Please note there is no cover letter requirement
Applications open: November 12, 2025
Applications close: January 11, 2026
Drop-in Q&A: Tuesday, January 6 from 3-4pm EST| Deadline to register: January 3 2026
Local Competition: Two days between January 17 - February 1, 2026
National Competition: February 16-18, 2026
The application process for Ace the Case 2026 is now closed.
If you are a successful applicant for Ace the Case 2026, you will be invited to a selection event and/or local competition where you will be put in teams of 4 to 6 to present your business case to a panel of judges in your area. We are excited to offer both virtual and in-person local competitions, tailored to different office locations.
When submitting your application, please consider your future office location preference when making your selection.
The winning teams from each local competition will receive an all expenses paid trip to Toronto to compete in our Canadian national finals, where they’ll present their solution to a panel of KPMG leaders and compete for a $2,000 scholarship (to be awarded per team member).
You will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline by your local campus recruiting team on the success of your application and next steps.
Once your individual application has been reviewed and selected, you will be placed into a team of 4 to 6 students from various backgrounds, schools, and years to ensure there is a mix of participants who can bring unique insights to the case competition.
No, you are not eligible to participate in Ace the Case as a current co-op student at KPMG. This program Is for students who are not affiliated with KPMG and have no current or future-dated offer with the firm.
No, you are not eligible to participate in Ace the Case as a current co-op student at KPMG. This program Is for students who are not affiliated with KPMG and have no current or future-dated offer with the firm.
