I recently got an offer for Audit Associate at KPMG in a US office. I’m a recent graduate. For one of the positions on my resume, I was paid in cash.

Also for one of my internships, another intern was my lead, it was unpaid and the MD barely knew my name. I’m worried about the background check. Does anyone have any advice on this? I applied on their website.

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The background check only looks for criminal history. I don’t think they verify any former employment for an entry level position like that. Also, it doesn’t matter if the MD didn’t know your name or you got cash for a position, you still did what you said you did on your resume.

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Thanks for the response! That’s good to hear. Is it only KPMG that does this light screening because my friends at Deloitte/EY/PwC are telling me different things. They are also entry level. Thanks!

I wouldn't worry about it. For the background check they could verify employment but they're not going to be asking people there how well they remember you. Probably shouldn't mention you were paid in cash for some work unless someone asks, and I don't imagine that will happen.

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