Destination CPA

Discover where a CPA career can take you. Destination CPA is a three-day in person experience where you'll connect with future CPAs and PwC professionals, explore career possibilities and learn how a CPA license can open doors throughout your career.

About the program

Destination CPA brings together future CPAs from across the country for three days of learning, connection and career exploration. You'll meet other students pursuing the CPA path, build relationships with PwC professionals and discover the versatility of a CPA license and where it can take your career.

Through immersive experiences and conversations with PwC professionals, you'll explore different career paths, gain new perspectives and build connections that can support you as you begin your career.

Program dates: 2027 dates will be announced soon
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Destination CPA program details

Learn more about the application process, eligibility requirements and important program information.

In order to receive an invitation to Destination CPA, you’ll need to receive and accept an offer for a 2028 Audit, Tax or Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) internship with PwC.

For many of our opportunities, we recruit on a rolling basis, which means when our roles open, they will fill up as offers are accepted. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The Destination CPA Program and 2028 internship applicants are required to complete an assessment to be considered for the role. After you submit an application for an entry-level position, you should expect to receive the assessment via email within a few hours.

Your application is complete with the completion of the assessment, so please take into account when you apply ahead of our deadlines.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered for Destination CPA: 
  • For this program we are seeking individuals pursuing a bachelor’s degree and be in their sophomore year of a 4-year degree program or junior year of a five-year degree program
  • Apply to and receive a 2028 Audit or Tax Client Service internship offer
  • To be considered for Destination CPA, you must be an accounting major and be pursuing the academic requirements for CPA licensure.

PwC currently is not hiring experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth here.

(As noted in the linked website, the Chinese Business Network, Japanese Business Network, and the Korean Business Network are the only eligible roles for sponsorship and participation in PwC's Destination CPA Program.)

What are recruiters looking for in Destination CPA candidates?
During the candidate selection process recruiters are looking for individuals who meet our eligibility criteria and demonstrate some of the characteristics we find critical to success at PwC. At PwC’s Destination CPA program we are looking for participants to remain engaged, excited and inquisitive throughout the event. This immersion will help you to see the diversity of your potential career through obtaining and utilizing a CPA license.

Can you tell me about the cost, travel and logistics of this event?
Travel and accommodations will be paid for by PwC. Details pertaining to program logistics will be communicated within the program invitation.

What if I can’t attend the whole event?
Given the nature of this program, the event is available only to those students who can commit to attending the entire program. Please discuss any potential conflicts with your recruiter.

Interested in External Audit or DAT?
Explore the Entry Level Assurance page to learn more about these career areas and discover opportunities within Assurance.

Interested in Tax?
Explore the Entry Level Tax page to learn more about Tax career areas and opportunities.

 
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.