May 2027 - Assurance CPA - Summer internship - Toronto

PwC Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Mental health support

Retirement matching

Career development

Volunteer & events

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Summer Intern for our Assurance practice. From early May through mid-August 2027, you’ll work on real client engagements, guided by experienced professionals, and gain exposure to AI and digital tools that drive trust in financial reporting.

You will be enrolled in post-secondary education pursuing the Canadian CPA prerequisites and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team. PwC Canada supports a hybrid work environment and offers a rich internship experience with

Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education and pursuing CPA prerequisites.
• Interest in digital tools and technology trends.
• Commitment to valuing differences and working with diverse people.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build trust.
• Willingness to adapt and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada for the duration of the internship.
• Hybrid work environment supported by PwC Canada.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review client work under supervision.
• Learn audit processes and apply digital tools.
• Develop relationships with clients and PwC teams.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and data analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver quality work.
• Manage changing priorities with strong organizational skills.

Skills

CPA prerequisites

Digital upskilling

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability & prioritization

PwC values alignment

Education

Post-secondary CPA path

Job description

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As a Summer Intern in our Assurance practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in financial reporting.

If you're an accounting student working toward your CPA designation, this internship offers a launchpad like no other. From early May through mid-August 2027, you’ll dive into real client work, learning how businesses operate and how trust is built in the market. You’ll be guided through the audit process by experienced professionals and gain exposure to our market leading AI & digital tools. You’ll benefit from a rich internship experience that includes meetings with firm leadership, interactive lunch and learns, skill‑building workshops, client visits, and opportunities to participate in volunteer and social events. Grow here, go further.

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve:

• Enrolled in post‑secondary education and working to obtain the Canadian CPA required prerequisite courses
• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate new ideas
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organisational and analytical skills; an ability to think broadly and to ask questions about data, facts and other information to deliver quality to our clients
• Share and collaborate effectively with others, building relationships which are genuine and rooted in trust
• Ability to easily adapt and prioritise, demonstrating project management skills to handle changing priorities
• Examples of alignment with PwC Values: Acting with Integrity, Working Together, Care, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference
• This role requires that you are legally entitled to work for PwC in Canada for the intended duration of the offer/contract from early May until Mid-August 2027.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Please note:

• This position is eligible for PwC Canada’s Award and Mentorship Programs.
• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Eligible employees will also have the opportunity to participate in our performance pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

Why you’ll love PwC:

• Personalized Benefits & Wellbeing: Choose flexible health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Access mental health support ($3,500 annually), virtual care, and up to a $750 lifestyle account for wellness, fitness, and personal growth.
• Invest in Your Future: Boost your retirement savings with employer matching and take advantage of financial planning resources and banking programs.
• Growth & Learning: Unlock coaching, mentoring, and clear career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Time off to focus on what matters most: Enjoy up to 31 paid days off including summer and winter office closures, substitute a public holiday to observe your religious holiday, or take part in international remote work options to extend your time abroad,
• Inclusive, Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where you can be your authentic self, build lifelong relationships, and help shape tomorrow.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.