PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Overview
Pro stress-test →PwC is the second-largest professional services firm in the world by revenue and one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, alongside Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG. The firm provides audit and assurance, consulting, and tax services to clients across virtually every industry. PwC's client base includes 82% of the Fortune Global 500 companies.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →In fiscal year 2025, PwC generated approximately 56.9 billion U.S. dollars in aggregated gross revenue. Advisory revenue increased by 4.5% to $24.3 billion, followed by assurance (1.7%, $19.8 billion) and tax and legal services (1.0%, $12.7 billion). PwC operates in 149 countries, with a global workforce of more than 370,000 people (as of FY 2024).
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →PwC competes directly with the other three Big Four firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG. PwC's FY25 growth rate was below its Big Four counterparts, with Deloitte posting a 4.8% increase to reach $70.5 billion and EY registering 4.0% growth to reach $53.2 billion. Each competitor operates globally with similar service divisions across assurance, advisory, and tax.
Industry Context
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP operates in Professional services auditing and consulting.
Key facts
Founded: 1998 · Headquarters: New York, US · Employees: 364,000 · Revenue: $56.9B