Audit Intern - Winter 2026 - Destination CPA

PricewaterhouseCoopers - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Intern

New Orleans, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

A career within External Audit services at PwC offers a unique opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a diverse clientele, ranging from small, fast-growing companies to large, well-known brands with international reach. Our focus is on leveraging the latest technology to minimize manual testing, allowing our team to concentrate on the most valuable aspects of client service, enhancing corporate governance, and ensuring the reliability of our clients' information. As an Intern/Trainee, you will be part of a team of problem solvers, tackling complex business issues from strategy to execution. At PwC, we believe that to thrive in a constantly changing world, every individual must embody a purpose-led and values-driven leadership approach. This is encapsulated in the PwC Professional framework, which sets clear expectations across various lines, geographies, and career paths, providing transparency on the skills necessary for success and career progression. In your role as an Intern, you will support various phases of financial statement audits and projects, demonstrating creativity and initiative while collaborating with team members. You will be encouraged to seek guidance and feedback proactively, showcasing flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while maintaining a professional skepticism. Your responsibilities will include producing high-quality work that adheres to professional standards, staying updated with technical developments in your area of specialization, and effectively communicating your findings and insights.

Responsibilities

• Support select phases of a financial statement audit.
• Assist in select projects, demonstrating creative thinking and individual initiative while working as a team member.
• Proactively seek guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks while exercising professional skepticism.
• Produce high-quality work that adheres to relevant professional standards.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments in the area of specialization.
• Handle, manipulate, and analyze data and information responsibly.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner, both verbally and in written materials.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• Required cumulative GPA: 3.0.
• 0 years of experience required.
• Client service intern positions are typically for students in their 3rd or 4th year of a degree program.
• Before starting full-time, meet all educational requirements for the CPA license or provide documentation for reciprocity.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates an interest in all aspects of auditing and a desire to pursue a career in public accounting.
• Basic knowledge of financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems.
• Ability to research and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters.
• Experience in utilizing problem-solving skills and managing multiple tasks.
• Experience interacting with various levels of leadership in both written and verbal form.