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Indiana University*

Indiana University*. Why work in public accounting?. Multiple Career Paths “career after career” – nobody knows a business better than the auditors most CFOs have a CPA most VP’s of Tax have a CPA most CEOs come from an accounting background “accounting is the language of business”

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Indiana University*

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  1. Indiana University*

  2. Why work in public accounting? • Multiple Career Paths • “career after career” – nobody knows a business better than the auditors • most CFOs have a CPA • most VP’s of Tax have a CPA • most CEOs come from an accounting background • “accounting is the language of business” • Work-Life Balance • flexible hours • flexible work arrangements – strong performance

  3. Why work in public accounting? (continued) • Professional Occupation • Prestige  credibility • make a decent living ($$$) • Networking Opportunities • meet client personnel & management • Learning Curve • understand different industries • lots of responsibilities

  4. The PwC network of firms is composed of 120,000 partners and staff in 139 countries and territories around the world In the US, PwC LLP employs 23,000 partners and staff In the US, PwC holds the leading position as auditor to the Fortune 500, auditing 33% of Fortune 500 revenues Globally, PwC firms provide significant audit and advisory services for 70% of the Fortune Global 500 Our scope.

  5. Our service lines. • Advisory • Assurance • Tax

  6. Advisory. • Advising clients on some of the most intense aspects of their business including issues involving transactions, enterprise performance and crisis management. • Snapshot • $1.2 billion in global annual revenue(2003-FAS) • 5,900 professionals worldwide • Over 2,400 US professionals

  7. Dispute Analysis and Investigations (DA&I) Finance Services Operations Services Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Technology and Data Management Healthcare Consulting Services Advisory services.

  8. Assurance. • Helping clients ensure that the financial information our clients report is clear and reliable. • Snapshot • $9 billion in global annual revenue (2003 - ABAS) • 67,000 professionals worldwide • 11,500 US professionals

  9. Assurance services. • External Audit and Related Services • Internal Audit Services • Systems and Process Assurance (SPA) • Actuarial & Insurance Management Solutions (AIMS) • Private Company Services • Transaction Services (TS)

  10. Tax. Assist clients with tax strategy, planning and compliance; optimize their tax obligations and and analyze regulatory developments. Snapshot • 6500 professionals in the US • 23,000 Tax professionals worldwide • 2003 Global Revenue - $4.3 Billion

  11. Human Resource Solutions (HRS) Global Tax Structuring (GTxS) Washington National Tax Service (WNTS) State and Local Tax (SALT) Tax – what we do. • Industries • Business Compliance Services (BCS) • Tax Projects Delivery Group • Private Company Services

  12. Washington Federal Practice (WFP). • Our dedicated federal government practice helps federal agencies improve financial measures and the overall quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public service through independent program oversight. • When you join our WFP you will have the opportunity to immediately leverage our vast network of public sector accounting and advisory experience and thought leadership to help federal officials effectively transform the way our government does business.

  13. Learning, education and development. • Experience continuous learning • Core programs critical to your professional development • Classroom training, e-learning and collaborative learning • Manage your learning • MyDevelopment - a “one-stop shop” for managing learning activity • Obtain professional certification support • Discounted training/prep classes and exam fee reimbursement • Obtain educational financial support • $5,250 per calendar year • Learn from • The people you work with • Knowledge-based tools • Clients • Signature training programs • Go Audit • Advisory University • Tax Associate Series and Tax SELECT

  14. Internships – launch your career. Join the Leader – PwC is made up of a team of individuals that embrace diversity , creativity and integrity. Opportunities for exciting career options. Life Beyond Work. A place where you can be yourself. Tops Clients Challenging Work Personal choices in shaping your future.

  15. Diversity and inclusion Diversity and inclusion. External relationships • Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting • Historically Black Colleges and Universities • INROADS • Catalyst • National Association of Black Accountants • Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Programs and initiatives • Mentoring Partnerships • Women’s Networking Circles • Minority Circles • Minority Scholarship Program 30% of new campus hires are people of color

  16. Recognition • Voted #1 ideal employer in our profession by business students, 2002, 2003, 2004 Universum Undergraduate Survey • Voted #1 accounting firm, 2002 & 2003 CPA Personnel Report’s Annual Survey of Accounting Professors • 2003 INROADS Award for Excellence – ranked #3 among top10 employers of INROADS interns, ahead of the Big 4 • Ranked #2 on THE BLACK COLLEGIAN magazine's list of The Top 100 Employers of 2004 • Named a "100 Best Company" by Working Mother magazinefor the 8th year in a row – only Big 4 to be ranked in Top10 (2001) • Recognized in Diversity, Inc as one of 50 Best Companies forDiversity • Ranked #1 in our profession as the Most Ideal Diversity Employer among undergraduates in the American Diversity Edition of the 2004 Universum Survey • Voted #2 top company Website by students in the 2003 & 2004 Universum Undergraduate Surveys

  17. www.pwc.com/mypriorities Now that you know something about us, tell us something about you. Visit our website at www.pwc.com/mypriorities and complete our Online Career Profile, your direct link to PwC, your way to learn more about us and your first step to a rewarding career.

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