Kansas City - Audit - Intern - Summer 2028 - Destination CPA

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Kansas City, MO

22h

About The Position

As an Audit Intern in PwC’s Assurance practice, you will gain exposure to financial statement audits and contribute to client support initiatives. You will support audit teams by performing basic tasks and research while observing professional work environments and learning PwC’s methodologies. The role offers opportunities to understand the audit process, financial reporting, and decision-making, and encourages asking questions, taking initiative, and contributing to project goals.

You will work on a variety of assignments, develop commercial awareness, and build your personal brand. This internship is intended to provide foundational skills and knowledge 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 the third year of a four-year degree program or the 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 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Apply auditing methodologies in financial statement audits.
• Use data analysis and interpretation skills to identify 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern