PwC
Silicon Valley - Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) - Intern - Summer 2028 - Destination CPA
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Supports digital assurance and audit teams through compliance auditing, data validation, internal controls, governance frameworks, and research. The intern observes experienced auditors, assists with AI platform development and testing, contributes to cloud engineering projects, analyzes information for audit insights, and develops professional skills through collaboration, feedback, and client-focused assignments.
The Opportunity
As a Silicon Valley - DAT - Intern, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment, gaining exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies within our Assurance practice. You will support teams by participating in projects, performing basic tasks, and conducting research, all while observing professional work environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the success of our client support initiatives.
As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams, observe and learn, and participate in projects, all while applying a learning mindset and taking ownership of your development. You will appreciate diverse perspectives, actively listen, and clearly express ideas, contributing to the team's success.
In this role, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting different challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, and you are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. This is your chance to start establishing your personal brand and paving the way to more opportunities within PwC.
Responsibilities
- Supporting audit teams by participating in the execution of digital assurance tasks
- Observing and learning from experienced auditors to understand auditing methodologies and practices
- Assisting in the application of compliance auditing techniques to evaluate adherence to regulatory guidelines
- Engaging in the process of data validation to confirm the accuracy and reliability of financial information
- Participating in the development and testing of artificial intelligence platforms to enhance audit processes
- Contributing to cloud engineering projects by applying systematic approaches to cloud computing challenges
- Gathering and analyzing information to identify patterns and insights that support audit objectives
- Collaborating with team members to apply internal controls and governance frameworks effectively
- Actively listening and accepting feedback to improve personal and professional development
- Demonstrating enthusiasm and a learning mindset in all assigned tasks and projects
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Gaining exposure to auditing methodologies and compliance standards
- Participating in cloud engineering projects to enhance business solutions
- Developing skills in data quality assurance and testing methodologies
- Supporting teams with active listening and effective communication
- Observing and learning from experienced auditors in financial reporting
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Silicon Valley - DAT - Intern, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment, gaining exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies within our Assurance practice. You will support teams by participating in projects, performing basic tasks, and conducting research, all while observing professional work environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the success of our client support initiatives.
As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. You will support teams, observe and learn, and participate in projects, all while applying a learning mindset and taking ownership of your development. You will appreciate diverse perspectives, actively listen, and clearly express ideas, contributing to the team's success.
In this role, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting different challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, and you are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. This is your chance to start establishing your personal brand and paving the way to more opportunities within PwC.
Responsibilities
- Supporting audit teams by participating in the execution of digital assurance tasks
- Observing and learning from experienced auditors to understand auditing methodologies and practices
- Assisting in the application of compliance auditing techniques to evaluate adherence to regulatory guidelines
- Engaging in the process of data validation to confirm the accuracy and reliability of financial information
- Participating in the development and testing of artificial intelligence platforms to enhance audit processes
- Contributing to cloud engineering projects by applying systematic approaches to cloud computing challenges
- Gathering and analyzing information to identify patterns and insights that support audit objectives
- Collaborating with team members to apply internal controls and governance frameworks effectively
- Actively listening and accepting feedback to improve personal and professional development
- Demonstrating enthusiasm and a learning mindset in all assigned tasks and projects
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology
- At least a 3.0 overall GPA
- Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Gaining exposure to auditing methodologies and compliance standards
- Participating in cloud engineering projects to enhance business solutions
- Developing skills in data quality assurance and testing methodologies
- Supporting teams with active listening and effective communication
- Observing and learning from experienced auditors in financial reporting
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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