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PricewaterhouseCoopers
569 Brookwood Village, Suite 851 Birmingham, AL 35209 Firm Contact: Firm Locations: All over the United Terry Sparks (terry.l.sparks@us.pwc.com) States and globally Phone: (205) 414-4000 Total Staff Size: In Alabama – 163 Fax: (205) 414-4001 Number of CPAs: 75 Website: www.pwc.com Number of Partners: 6 Firm Description: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (now PwC) was formed in 1998 from a merger between Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand and has a history in client services that dates back to the nineteenth century. The PwC US firm is a member of the PwC global network, which shares common standards, values, and policies and applies the same processes, systems, and approaches around the world. PwC US helps our clients create the value they’re looking for and we are organized around three core lines of service: Assurance, Tax, and Advisory. Our clients benefit through coordinated service wherever they operate. We work together every day to deliver quality through objective advice and efficient, effective service that companies around the world expect from the trusted PwC brand. Top Industry Specializations: PwC serves 26 industries. Our industry-focused services in the fields of assurance, tax, human resources, transactions, performance improvement, and crisis management have helped resolve complex client and stakeholder issues worldwide. We also bring our expertise and talents to help educational institutions, the federal government, non- profits, and international relief agencies to address their unique business issues. Why a new grad should begin his/her career at your firm: As the world’s largest provider of accounting and advisory solutions, we are well known in the market. This recognition, along with our commitment to corporate responsibility, diversity, work-life flexibility, career coaching, and training makes our firm one of the best places to work, learn and excel. Our Elevate program: Our Elevate programs are selective programs in each of our markets for high-achieving college students interested in learning about a fast-paced career in the professional services industry. Students embark on a journey of self-discovery and learning with PwC and other students from across the country. Students will gain valuable insight into our firm and our people while discovering leadership skills that you can use on campus and beyond. We design these programs to help students experience PwC’s culture and values through a variety of community service, team building, leadership, and networking activities. Our Challenge program: Today’s dynamic business environment requires analytical thinking, fact-based decision making, and collaborative action. You’ll experience it all first hand in Challenge, our campus case competition. The Challenge case competition models real-world business scenarios focusing on the strategic issues. General Hiring Practices: Firm Benefits: • Does your firm offer internships? Yes • Assistance for the CPA exam • Paid or unpaid? Paid • Licensing and renewals • Does your firm hire for entry-level • Membership fees in professional positions? Yes organizations • Is overnight travel required? Yes • Continuing Professional Education (CPE)