Audit Intern - Launch Your CPA Path with Data-Driven Audits

PwC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on experience with financial statement audits within our Assurance practice in Los Angeles. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and develop a foundation for a career in audit and assurance.

The role emphasizes a learning mindset, initiative, and collaboration with auditors to deliver quality client service. Candidates typically are in their third year or fourth year of study, pursuing accounting with CPA readiness.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Entry-level client service intern positions; typically third year of a 4-year program or fourth year of a 5-year program.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in financial statement audits and GAAP/GAAS application.
• Review and verify financial documents for transparency and compliance with standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends for decision-making.
• Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Observe and learn PwC auditing methodologies and professional practices.
• Collaborate with team to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contribute to evaluation of internal controls and areas for improvement.
• Apply data analysis to support audit quality and reporting.
• Learn from experienced auditors and contribute to client interactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on experience with financial statement audits within our Assurance practice in Los Angeles. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and develop a foundation for a career in audit and assurance.

The role emphasizes a learning mindset, initiative, and collaboration with auditors to deliver quality client service. Candidates typically are in their third year or fourth year of study, pursuing accounting with CPA readiness.