{"id":829,"date":"2022-07-18T19:49:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T19:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=829"},"modified":"2025-05-22T00:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T04:24:43","slug":"guide-to-working-at-pwc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/companies\/guide-to-working-at-pwc","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Working at PwC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PwC is one of the most well-known professional services<\/a> companies in the U.S. and is the second-largest<\/a> of the Big Four accounting firms in terms of revenue. Have you considered working at PwC? In this guide, we cover information about internship opportunities, typical salaries, company culture, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is PwC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PwC, also known as PricewaterhouseCoopers, offers clients various professional business services, including accounting, auditing, human resources consulting, and strategy management. It is among the \u201cBig Four\u201d professional services firms, alongside Deloitte, EY, and KPMG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company was formed in 1998<\/a> when Price Waterhouse merged with Coopers and Lybrand, though both accounting firms have roots dating back to the mid-1800s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although founded in London, PwC has 79 offices in the U.S., including headquarters in New York City, and employs over 364,000<\/a> people in 151 countries. PwC grossed $53.1 billion in revenue for the 2023 fiscal year, according to its Global Annual Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>>MORE:<\/strong> Top Accounting Firms of 2024<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PwC Internships and New Graduate Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to get your foot in the door at a big accounting firm, PwC offers plenty of opportunities to kickstart your career, learn new job skills<\/a>, and determine if the company is the right place for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

>>MORE: <\/strong>Learn what PwC\u2019s talent acquisition leader<\/a> is looking for in candidates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Preview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This program<\/a> is open to first-year college students\/rising sophomores who self-identify as members of traditionally underrepresented minority groups, protected veterans<\/a>, or individuals with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-day in-person program is designed to help participants get more acquainted with PwC and the professional services industry in general. It also gives students the opportunity to build their networks<\/a>, learn about PwC\u2019s internship program, and develop leadership skills.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program takes place in late June, with applications opening the previous December. The preferred GPA for applicants is 3.3 or higher. PwC covers the cost of travel and accommodation for participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As PwC\u2019s diversity summer internship<\/a> program, the Start Internship<\/a> is open to college sophomores and rising juniors pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree who self-identify as protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or members of traditionally underrepresented minority groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The internship enables students to use their analytical<\/a> and problem-solving skills<\/a> while working on real-life projects. Participants get exposure to networking events, shadowing, community service projects, and professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Consulting Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open to sophomores in a four-year degree program and juniors in a five-year program, the Women\u2019s Consulting Experience<\/a> (WCE) is a three-day experience in Phoenix that takes place in late May and early June. Participants engage in networking, team building, and career development activities and experience PwC\u2019s values and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To attend the WCE, you\u2019ll need to apply for and participate in the interview process for a consulting services internship (February deadline).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destination CPA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This three-day immersive experience<\/a> is open to sophomores and juniors (5-year program only) who have applied to an audit, tax, or digital assurance and transparency internship. Eligible candidates are accounting majors pursuing 150 credit hours who have a 3.0 GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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Advance Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PwC offers a variety of internships in different departments, which gives students access to training, client assignments, leadership development, job shadowing<\/a>, community service, and networking events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advance Internships<\/a> are PwC\u2019s main internship program, and they enable students to learn about the firm and get a foot in the door \u2014 over 90% of its interns receive full-time offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internships are full-time and available during the summer (June through mid-August) or winter\/spring (January through March or April), depending on the position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

>>MORE: <\/strong>Ultimate Guide to Internship Application Deadlines and Open Dates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PwC Careers and Salaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As one of the Big Four accounting firms, PwC is well-known among aspiring, future, and current accountants<\/a>. However, the company offers many other career paths, including finance<\/a>, business, consulting<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe hire individuals with a variety of different skill sets and backgrounds, from CPA\u2019s<\/a>, auditors<\/a> and business consultants<\/a> to data scientists<\/a>, tech developers and project managers<\/a>,\u201d says Rod Adams, PwC Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Leader. \u201cThere are countless opportunities, but through them all we are looking for individuals that will help to live our values, who are lifelong learners<\/a> and who are inquisitive, agile and resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your wages and career path will vary depending on the team and your position at PwC. But below are some example job titles and salaries for two of PwC\u2019s teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PwC Finance and Accounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PwC\u2019s accounting and finance teams work to determine strategy and help clients approach their financials through advisory services. According to Glassdoor<\/a>, these are the estimated salary ranges for employees with 0-1 year of experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n