PwC

PricewaterhouseCoopers, commonly known as PwC, is a multinational professional services network and one of the Big Four accounting firms, alongside Deloitte, EY, and KPMG. PwC provides audit and assurance services, tax and legal services, and advisory offerings such as consulting, deals, risk management, and technology. The organization operates through a global network of member firms in more than 150 countries. Each member firm is a separate legal entity that shares the PwC brand, methodologies, and quality standards.

PwC's history traces back to the 19th century through two firms that merged in 1998: Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand. Price Waterhouse itself originated in 1849, while Coopers & Lybrand grew from 1854 firms. After the 1998 merger, the unified brand used the PwC name, with branding consolidated globally in 2010.

As a professional services provider, PwC serves public and private sector clients, including financial services, technology, healthcare, government, and manufacturing. Services include audit and assurance, consulting (including management and technology consulting), tax and legal services, and advisory for transactions and restructuring. The firm emphasizes risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.

PwC has faced regulatory scrutiny and probes in various jurisdictions, reflecting the challenges of operating within a highly regulated industry. It remains one of the world’s largest and most influential professional services networks, with a presence across the globe and a broad client portfolio.