Audit Intern: Build GAAP & GAAS Skills for CPA

PricewaterhouseCoopers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers in San Diego is seeking an Audit Intern to engage in financial statement audits and client-support activities within the Assurance practice. You will learn PwC methodologies, observe audit processes, and develop foundational skills for a career in audit and assurance.

You will support teams by performing basic tasks, conducting research, and applying a learning mindset. The role emphasizes initiative, curiosity, and contributing to project goals while developing personal

Qualifications

• Pursuing or having completed a Bachelor's in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Entry-level internship; typically third year of a four-year degree or fourth year of a five-year program.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS is advantageous for audit tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in financial statement audits and learn auditing methodologies.
• Review and verify financial documents for transparency and compliance with standards.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Learn and apply GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborate with team to monitor financial trends and assess risks.
• Contribute to evaluating internal controls and improving processes.
• Use data analysis to support audit quality and reporting.
• Learn from experienced auditors through client interactions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

CPA eligibility

GPA 3.0

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Data analysis

Internal controls

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

PricewaterhouseCoopers in San Diego is seeking an Audit Intern to engage in financial statement audits and client-support activities within the Assurance practice. You will learn PwC methodologies, observe audit processes, and develop foundational skills for a career in audit and assurance.

You will support teams by performing basic tasks, conducting research, and applying a learning mindset. The role emphasizes initiative, curiosity, and contributing to project goals while developing personal