KPMG cut about 400 US advisory jobs in 2026 amid weaker market demand and a global plan to consolidate from 120 country units to 30-40. HR is hoping you sign before you compare. We find what's negotiable in 24 hours for $199.
KPMG cut about 400 US advisory jobs in 2026 amid weaker market demand and a global plan to consolidate from 120 country units to 30-40.
Most affected: US Advisory, audit, partner-track managers. The package you received was drafted to be signed quickly. The severance multiple, equity treatment, healthcare bridge, release language, and any non-compete riders are all moveable if you know what to push on.
Your 21-day review clock is already running (45 if you're 40 or older in a group layoff). Don't burn it.
Three of the issues we routinely find for consulting-sector exits like KPMG. The full report runs 8 to 15 issues like these, ranked by dollar impact, with a redlined version of your document attached.
What it means: For Big 4 and MBB exits at the senior manager or partner level, vested capital account, deferred comp, and partner unit value is often the largest dollar item. Forfeiture is the default move.
Counter: Negotiate distribution of vested capital account on the standard schedule, plus pro-rata of any deferred bonus tranche. Refuse to forfeit anything already earned.
What it means: Consulting firms write broad client and team non-solicits. A 24-month team non-solicit can effectively prevent you from starting a competing practice with people you hired.
Counter: Narrow to clients you personally served in the last 12 months. Narrow team non-solicit to 12 months and to direct reports, not the full team.
What it means: Senior consultants often have chargeable hours and project completion bonuses on engagements that will close after the Separation Date.
Counter: List the in-flight engagements and the contingent payments expected. Negotiate pro-rata payment on those, or transfer credit to a defined successor.
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