You should consider being an accountant and getting your CPA. Yes, you.
A career in accounting is not what you'd expect. The accounting field is undergoing a transformation and can offer you a pathway to gain experience and knowledge to create the career of your dreams at PwC and beyond. Learn more about why Accounting might be the right field for you...
What kind of accountant are you? What do accountants do?
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Discover Your Path to Accounting with PwC
Interested in a career in accounting but unsure how your background fits in? Join our upcoming virtual events to hear from PwC professionals who successfully transitioned into the field. Learn how they leveraged their skills to thrive in the industry including how a liberal arts background can lead to a successful accounting career.
Become a CPA...
So now that you’ve decided to go into Accounting, become a CPA!
- Higher earning potential. CPAs, on average, make more than unlicensed accountants, often start at a higher salary and receive higher pay increases over time
- Prestige. Due to the rigorous requirements, CPAs are considered the gold standard in business and the accounting industry.
- Always in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for people with a CPA license is projected to grow by 22% between now and 2028.
- More career opportunities. CPAs have many doors open to them, because of their credentialing they can work in many different industries.
Why you should start your accounting career at PwC...
- Why PwC?
- Destination CPA
- Your professional development
- Investment in AI
- PwC Alumni
Why PwC?
We are dedicated to developing leaders at all levels, and our programs, internships and full-time opportunities are just the beginning. You'll find exceptional training, coaching, flexibility and opportunities for growth and mobility.
- 191,000+ clients of all sizes and in all industries, across our global network
- Get an active role in managing your career, using the PwC Professional Framework
- Define what flexibility means for you
- World-class benefits, designed to fit you at every stage of life
- Have unlimited access to training resources on cutting-edge technologies and dynamic business topics
- Surround yourself with people who celebrate inclusion
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Destination CPA
Discover what it means to be a CPA at PwC during Destination CPA, our three-day in person immersive experience.
Your professional development
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Here, you’ll learn with purpose, lead with heart and put your skills to work to make a meaningful difference in the world. As part of a diverse team, you’ll build trust and create innovative client solutions in unexpected ways.
At PwC, we are commited to supporting the professional devoplment of our people.
We offer significant incentives to those who obtain their CPA and other primary credentials early, as well as reimbursement and educational programs to help you achieve this goal.
We also offer:
CPA Review Course Program
We offer a CPA review course that supports our professionals as they prepare to sit for the CPA exams. Through this program, PwC pays Becker directly for virtual or in-person CPA review courses.
Educational support plan
The firm provides an education support plan to eligible US staff with educational support of up to $5,250 (non-taxable) per calendar year.
Student Loan Paydown
At PwC, we’re always seeking unique ways to improve the financial wellness of our people. We want to make sure you get your career off to a financially healthy start with our Student Loan Paydown benefit. PwC is the first in the industry to offer this type of benefit.
Investment in AI
AI is transforming the way we work—and at PwC, we’re embracing it to drive innovation and create new opportunities for you. As Matt Wood, PwC US and Global Commercial Technology & Innovation Officer, puts it:
"AI adoption is progressing at a rapid clip. 2025 will bring significant advancements in quality, accuracy, capability, and automation—accelerating toward a period of exponential growth."
PwC will provide you with the tools, training, and hands-on experience to stay ahead. Through our My AI learning program, you’ll gain the skills to use AI effectively, responsibly, and confidently in your career.
Tune into what’s new and learn how you can grow with us in an AI-powered future.
PwC Alumni
Our people can pursue professional paths that excite them — whether that’s inside or outside our firm, and we will invest in the incredible community of individuals who have worked at PwC.
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