Start Internship Summer 2025 - Audit

PwC

Jul 12

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Accounting & Tax
Chicago, +48

Requirements

As an Intern / Trainee, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Be curious and try new things.
Learn about how PwC works as a business and adds value to clients.
Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts and other information.
Support research, analysis and problem solving using a variety of tools and techniques.
Produce high quality work which adheres to the relevant professional standards.
Keep up-to-date with technical developments for area of specialism.
Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in materials produced.
Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
PwC’s Start interns support internal firm functions, meaning our “clients” are internal PwC professionals. Start Interns are expected to:
Support select projects; demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member; build solid relationships with team members;
Proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback; and,
Demonstrate flexibility with task completion and prioritization, communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree
Required Fields of Study:
Accounting
Additional Educational Requirements:
Required cumulative GPA: 3.0
Minimum Years of Experience:
0 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Educational Preferences:
To be eligible for the Start Internship, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and be in your sophomore year of a 4-year degree program or junior year of a five-year degree program. You may also be pursuing an Associates Degree and be matriculating to a four-year institution.
Certification(s) Preferred:
Before starting with PwC full-time, meet all educational requirements to be eligible for the primary credential license appropriate for relevant practice area, such as meeting all educational requirements to satisfy the 150 credit hour requirement necessary for the CPA license in the state in which your office will be located, or provide documentation satisfactory to the Firm that your CPA license can be obtained in the state in which your office will be located through reciprocity based on either a CPA license held, or CPA exam passed, in another state.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates a desire to pursue a career in professional services, as well as some abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs:
Leveraging creative problem-solving skills and prioritizing and handling multiple tasks;
Interacting and communicating with various levels of business professionals, with an attention toward business-related communications and grammar in both written and oral formats; and,
Exhibiting abilities to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

At certain point of your studies you are making decisions about your future career considering all kinds of information, listening to friends and close people, but there is nothing like your own experience. An internship at PwC not only offers an opportunity to build your skills and confidence, but also to work on projects that give you insight into who we are and what we do whether for our clients, the economy, or the wider community.
Working alongside specialists in your chosen business area, you'll be a valued member of the team, with graduate level responsibility. You'll be assigned to projects to develop your understanding of what we really do and you'll build networks with your colleagues and peer groups. Whichever business area you choose, we're sure you'll find this a worthwhile investment of your time. Be it the people; the networks; or the social events, you'll be surprised at the skills you'll develop and how much you'll learn. Opportunity is at the heart of a career at PwC and our Internship offers just that.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

FAQs

What is the minimum degree required for this internship?

A Bachelor's Degree is the minimum degree required for this internship.

What are the required fields of study for this internship?

The required field of study for this internship is Accounting.

What is the minimum GPA required for this internship?

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for this internship.

What are the preferred qualifications for this internship?

To be eligible for the Start Internship, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and be in your sophomore year of a 4-year degree program or junior year of a five-year degree program. You may also be pursuing an Associates Degree and be matriculating to a four-year institution.

What are the preferred certification(s) for this internship?

Before starting with PwC full-time, you should meet all educational requirements to be eligible for the primary credential license appropriate for the relevant practice area, such as meeting all educational requirements to satisfy the 150 credit hour requirement necessary for the CPA license in the state in which your office will be located.

What knowledge/skills are preferred for this internship?

Demonstrating a desire to pursue a career in professional services, as well as some abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs, leveraging creative problem-solving skills, interacting and communicating with various levels of business professionals, and exhibiting abilities to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development are preferred for this internship.

PwC

Accounting

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1998

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a leading professional services organisation. PwC offers a broad range of services, including audit and assurance, tax consulting, advisory, and legal services. They work with clients across various industries, from multinational corporations to startups, providing insights, expertise, and solutions to help them address complex challenges and achieve their goals. PwC's ultimate mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They strive to enhance transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting, while also supporting sustainable business practices and societal advancement. PwC's purpose is to contribute to creating trust and value for their clients, people, and wider stakeholders, driving confidence and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Culture & Values

Act with integrity
Speak up for what is right, especially when it feels difficult. Expect and deliver the highest quality outcomes. Make decisions and act as if our personal reputations were at stake.
Make a difference
Stay informed and ask questions about the future of the world we live in. Create impact with our colleagues, our clients and society through our actions. Respond with agility to the ever changing environment in which we operate.
Care
Make the effort to understand every individual and what matters to them. Recognise the value that each person contributes. Support others to grow and work in the ways that bring out their best.
Work together
Collaborate and share relationships, ideas and knowledge beyond boundaries. Seek and integrate a diverse range of perspectives, people and ideas. Give and ask for feedback to improve ourselves and others.
Reimagine the possible
Dare to challenge the status quo and try new things. Innovate, test and learn from failure. Have an open mind to the possibilities in every idea.

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