Auditors review the accounts of companies and other organisations to ensure their financial records are correct and in line with the law They could be inspecting the accounts of their own employer or those of another organisation Typical duties include
Introductory meetingscatchups with people on my team Team meetings to get everyone up to speed on current engagements Work on adhoc tasks that had been assigned to me Create presentations for clients Community Volunteering tasks Complete training mod
Assist in handling financial audit Perform audit procedures control testing analytical procedures and substantive test of details Familiarize with regulatory and reporting requirements Ensure timely completion of audit work performed Assist in any o
I was trained up virtually during the first week for 3 days I was showed how to use the different software and various company qualities I then shadowed specific team members and completed work they assigned me I worked on an intern purpose challenge w
Assisting audit teams in audit procedures Contacting the clients when needed attending catch up meetingscalls coaching sessions with senior members of the team Updating progress in internal software Studying for ACA exams when on study leave
Working on audits This involved carrying out testing over various areas of a company039s financial statements
Firstly there is some basic training that you need to complete to understand the software and the work that will take place This is then carried over into work where you work with teams ranging in size from 3 upto 20 to review the financial statements o
Support recruitment activity for PwC039s Early Careers programmes setting up candidate assessment centres ensuring events are staffed appropriately and providing outcomes from the assessment centres Set up vacancies and be responsible for applicatio
Speaking to candidates offer holders and students and helping them with their queries I also presented at events My main responsibility was to help manage the technology degree apprenticeship
The work involved in this programme was as I expected and as set out on the pwc website prior to joining Essentially as an assurance junior you need to learn how best to prepare for meetings take notes undertake basic reporting of financial statements
PwC039s Social Mobility programme aims to improve social mobility and diversity in the workplace by providing support and opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds The programme includes a range of initiatives such as mentoring
I would typically perform a range of operations that form part of the Business Analyst039s role This included researchingdoing due diligencemarket sizing on a market company or industry I would create slide decks in the PWC format I would speak
The first day involved a virtual introduction to PwC in general as well as specific insights into your line of service The second and third days were in person at your regional office within your line of service I was able to shadow employees network w
The PwC Audit Centre of Excellence Spring Insight Programme gives students an inside look at auditing and the work the Audit Centre of Excellence team conducts to assist the audit practice The program covers a variety of activities such as shadowing exp
Shadowing meetings talking to employees and ask questions
I spent my day shadowing an associate in the Digital Audit department of the Audit Line of Service This involved sitting in team and client meetings and observing the data analysis done using different types of auditing software
QampA sessions online workshops and shadowing
Virtual day 1 overview of the programme compliance session overview of audit mental health awareness session meeting the ambassador Inperson days 2 and 3 shadowing one of PwC employees and getting a glimpse into the daily tasks of auditors
The first day was a virtual introduction to all things Pwc We learnt about PwC039s diversity policies mental health initiatives and spoke to partners from underrepresented backgrounds The following two days consisted of meeting the fellow students
First day is on virtual and next two days in PwC office following a shadow to know PwC daily works