Tax

Discover Tax at PwC!

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to PwC US. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at PwC US. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

Optional assessment

Intermediate

Welcome to the PwC tax program! We are so excited to have you here.

In an increasingly complex world, PwC helps intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can deliver sustained outcomes for communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a PwC team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that a PwC Tax team does. You’ll learn how to help map a company's chart of accounts, identify M-adjustments and calculate taxable income.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at PwC!

Please note that this simulation does not reflect actual work and all tasks featured in the simulation are fictional.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at PwC US. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Accounting Systems

Communication and Writing

Data Analysis

Documentation

Financial Adjustments

Financial Review

Process Automation

Research

Tax Accounting

Tax Research

Tasks

Task One: Chart of Account Mapping

30-60 minsIntroductory

Mapping and understanding the different parts of a trial balance

What you'll learn

How to do chart of account mapping to identify the types of accounts in a company's trial balance
Understanding differences between assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses

What you'll do

Identify different types of accounts and which financial statement they appear on

Reviews

4.6

It gave me a clear picture of what the day-to-day actually looks like on an engagement. Being able to put classroom concepts to work on a realistic client file, while having to think through both the technical adjustments and the client communication, really confirmed that tax associate is the right path for me.

Student, Montclair State University

I liked that the simulation felt like real PwC tax work, going from classifying book-to-tax differences to calculating taxable income from client emails and then summarizing the results for the client. It helped me understand M-adjustments and rules like the 2½-month and 12-month rules in a practical way.

Student, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

It has helped me to gain practical experience and boost my confidence to work in professional education.The simulation provided realistic, hands-on experience with U.S. tax compliance, M-1 book-tax reconciliations, and executive client communication. It was very practical and helped me understand how tools like Alteryx, UiPath, and Tableau are applied in professional tax workflows."

Student