Detroit - Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) - Intern - Summer 2027

PwC International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Detroit is seeking an Intern in the DAT program to support audit teams, learn PwC's methodologies, and contribute to projects while developing your professional brand.

You will observe, ask questions, and apply a learning mindset across tasks such as financial reporting reviews, internal controls evaluation, data quality assurance, and even exploring AI and cloud approaches in audit.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, CS, or IT.
• GPA of at least 3.0.
• Eligibility to sit for CPA or licensure for CISA in your state of employment.
• Typically third year/ fourth year student for entry-level internships.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in independent assessments of financial reporting.
• Apply auditing methodologies to enhance transparency and compliance.
• Observe and learn from experienced auditors.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Engage in basic data quality assurance and validation tasks.
• Collaborate on applying cloud engineering principles in audit processes.
• Contribute to development and testing of AI platforms for audit purposes.
• Gather information to analyze facts and discern patterns in financial data.
• Develop personal and professional skills in audit and assurance.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

AI in audit

Quality work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, CS, or IT

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Intern/Trainee Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Detroit - DAT - Intern, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment, gaining exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies. You will support teams by participating in projects and conducting research, contributing to the success of the team while developing your personal brand. Within our Assurance practice, you will be part of a team that provides independent and objective assessments, helping clients focus on driving their business forward. As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to professional work environments. You will perform basic tasks, observe, and participate in projects, applying a learning mindset to develop your potential. You will be encouraged to actively listen, ask questions, and express ideas clearly, while appreciating diverse perspectives and contributing to the team's success. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting unique challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, paving the way to more opportunities within PwC. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages you to take initiative and produce quality work.

• - Supporting audit teams in conducting independent assessments of financial reporting
• - Participating in the application of auditing methodologies to enhance transparency and compliance
• - Observing and learning from experienced auditors to gain insights into regulatory requirements
• - Assisting in the evaluation of internal controls and governance frameworks
• - Engaging in basic tasks related to data quality assurance and validation processes
• - Collaborating with teams to apply cloud engineering principles in audit processes
• - Contributing to the development and testing of artificial intelligence platforms for audit purposes
• - Gathering information to analyze facts and discern patterns in financial data
• - Applying a learning mindset to develop personal and professional skills in audit and assurance

What You Must Have

• - Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology
• - At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• - 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)
• - Client service intern positions are considered entry-level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application

What Sets You Apart

• - Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• - Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• - Supporting client teams with auditing methodologies
• - Participating in financial reporting and decision-making processes
• - Observing and learning from experienced auditors
• - Applying a learning mindset to develop personal skills
• - Demonstrating active listening and communication skills

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date October 16, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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