Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Tech Intern - Summer 2026

PwC•Detroit, MI

22h•$29 - $48

About The Position

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In business transformation digital solutions at PwC, you will assist clients with business transformations leveraging large scale digital solutions such as SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Workday, Identity and Access Management tools and other business applications. You will utilise innovative solutions to help clients assess and manage risk and controls during their transformation journey. Working in this area, you will assess the client’s approach for ERP security, business process and IT General Controls, while educating our clients on leading practice recommendations. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. The Opportunity As a Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Tech Intern, you will engage in projects that focus on business transformation through digital solutions, supporting client-facing initiatives. You will be part of a dynamic environment where you can apply your learning mindset to gain exposure to PwC's methodologies and practices. As an Intern, you will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and performing basic tasks that contribute to the team's success. This role emphasizes learning and gaining exposure, allowing you to observe professional work environments and contribute reliably to project goals. In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. This experience will help you establish your personal brand and pave the way for future opportunities. You will also have the chance to develop your skills in areas such as business process improvement, security control, and audit internal controls, contributing to the transformation of business processes and enhancing user experiences for clients and end-users.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration/Management
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)
At least a 3.0 overall GPA
Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school
Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

Nice To Haves

Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
Demonstrating knowledge in Business Process Improvement
Managing security controls and assessments effectively
Excelling in ERP System Integration tasks
Understanding IT Controls and SOX Compliance
Participating in Audit Internal Controls projects
Utilizing BASIS Database Management System (DBMS) skills

Responsibilities

Supporting audit teams in evaluating and assessing internal control systems to promote operational efficiency and compliance
Participating in the integration of ERP systems into existing IT infrastructures, focusing on data migration and process alignment
Assisting in the management of security controls by developing policies and monitoring threats to protect information systems
Conducting security control assessments to evaluate system security features and identify potential vulnerabilities
Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to optimize performance and enhance user experience
Collaborating with teams to implement SOX compliance measures, ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards
Utilizing BASIS Database Management System (DBMS) for relational data access and navigational operations
Contributing to the development of access control measures to manage and authorize resource access
Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
Applying a learning mindset to develop personal skills and contribute effectively to team goals