Audit Intern

Job Description

Detroit – Audit – Intern – Winter 2027 | PwC

The Tone:
This is an internship at PwC, located in Detroit, MI. PwC is a global professional services organization that focuses on building trust and solving important problems for clients across assurance, tax, and advisory services. As an Audit Intern within our Assurance practice, you will engage in a learning environment focused on gaining exposure to financial statement audits and supporting client initiatives. You will contribute to a team that provides independent and objective assessments, crucial for helping clients maintain transparency and comply with regulatory requirements. This role offers a unique opportunity to observe and actively participate in the audit process, thereby enhancing your understanding of financial reporting and strategic decision-making while developing your personal brand and commercial awareness.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person Detroit, MI
• Pay: $29–$48 hourly
• Mission: To support audit teams by performing basic tasks, conducting research, and contributing to project goals while gaining valuable insights into the audit process.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Support: Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gaining exposure to auditing methodologies.
• Document Verification: Participate in the review and verification of financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Data Analysis: Assist in the analysis and interpretation of financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Record Keeping: Engage in the documentation of audit processes and findings to maintain organized and consistent records.
• Standard Application: Learn and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) in audit tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This is an entry-level client service intern position, typically for candidates in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application.
• Experience: Must meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment before starting full-time at PwC.
• Skills: Possesses a foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, demonstrated by an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Bonus: Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA. Additional advantageous qualifications include leveraging AI to create efficiencies, demonstrating knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applying auditing methodologies in financial statement audits, utilizing data analysis and interpretation skills for financial trends, participating in external audit processes and internal controls, and supporting teams with accounting and financial reporting standards.