PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a British multinational professional services network, recognized as one of the "Big Four" accounting firms alongside Deloitte, EY, and KPMG. Headquartered in London, it operates in 149 countries with over 370,000 employees as of FY 2024, generating $55.4 billion in global revenues, including $19.5 billion from assurance, $12.6 billion from tax and legal, and $23.3 billion from advisory services.
Formed in 1998 by the merger of Price Waterhouse (founded 1849) and Coopers & Lybrand (1854), PwC has evolved from traditional auditing roots into a comprehensive advisor on business challenges. The network functions through independent member firms coordinated by PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, ensuring consistent standards in risk management and quality control worldwide. Recent growth includes a 2.9% revenue increase to $56.9 billion in FY25, with heavy investments like $3.1 billion in AI and strategic initiatives.
PwC delivers audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, consulting in strategy, deals, transactions, and digital transformation, plus risk management, cybersecurity, and sustainability advisory. Key offerings encompass M&A due diligence, technology implementation (AI, blockchain, cloud), ESG reporting, and crisis response, serving 82% of Fortune Global 500 companies across industries like tech, healthcare, energy, and finance. Notable partnerships include Formula 1 for operational resilience and BMC Software for revenue modernization.
With 742 offices spanning Americas (26% workforce), Asia (26%), Western Europe (32%), and beyond, PwC emphasizes tech-forward solutions to drive client momentum amid disruptions like climate change and geopolitical shifts. The firm champions trust-building, diversity, and societal impact through education and sustainability programs, while adapting to regulatory changes post-COVID. Clients praise its bold insights and people-empowered approach for accelerating growth in dynamic markets.
PwC positions itself at the "leading edge," helping enterprises reinvent via sharper expertise and unwavering focus on emerging threats and opportunities.