Silicon Valley - Audit - Intern - Summer 2028 - Destination CPA

PwC•San Jose, CA

4d•$29 - $48

About The Position

As an Audit Intern within PwC’s Assurance practice, you will gain exposure to financial statement audits and contribute to client support initiatives. You will support teams with basic tasks and research, observe professional work environments, and learn and apply PwC’s methodologies. The role encourages asking questions, taking initiative, developing a learning mindset, building commercial awareness, and contributing to project goals. Assignments provide opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a future career in audit and assurance.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
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 the intended state of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

A 3.5 overall GPA is preferred.
Leverage AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Demonstrate knowledge of GAAP.
Apply auditing methodologies in financial statement audits.
Use data analysis and interpretation skills to assess financial trends.
Participate in external audit processes and internal controls.
Support teams with accounting and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gain exposure to auditing methodologies.
Participate in reviewing and verifying financial documents to support transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
Assist in analyzing and interpreting financial data to identify trends and provide decision-making insights.
Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized and consistent records.
Learn and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) in audit tasks.
Collaborate with team members to monitor and analyze financial trends and assess risk factors.
Contribute to evaluating internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
Use data analysis skills to support the audit process and enhance financial reporting quality.
Observe and learn from experienced auditors to develop a foundational understanding of audit practices and client interactions.
Perform basic tasks and conduct research to support teams.