Audit Intern: Learn GAAP, Analyze Trends & Grow

PricewaterhouseCoopers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is offering an Audit Intern role designed to immerse you in the fundamentals of financial statement audits within the Assurance practice. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and contribute to client-facing activities while developing a strong professional brand and commercial awareness.

You will gain exposure to GAAP/GAAS, participate in audits, and build skills through hands-on tasks and research. This internship emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and collaborative growth.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed Bachelor's in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in your state of employment.
• Intern level: typically third year of a four-year program or fourth year of a five-year program.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in financial statement audits and GAAP/GAAS applications.
• Review and verify financial documents for transparency and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Document audit processes and findings for organized records.
• Learn and apply GAAP/GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborate with teammates to monitor financial trends and assess risks.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and recommending improvements.
• Use data analysis to enhance audit quality and reporting accuracy.
• Observe experienced auditors to build foundational audit skills and client interactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Audit fundamentals

CPA eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

PwC is offering an Audit Intern role designed to immerse you in the fundamentals of financial statement audits within the Assurance practice. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and contribute to client-facing activities while developing a strong professional brand and commercial awareness.

You will gain exposure to GAAP/GAAS, participate in audits, and build skills through hands-on tasks and research. This internship emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and collaborative growth.