Dear Friends in Academia,
This month’s update highlights the newly released recording of our faculty webinar “Teaching Accounting in the Age of AI: Practical Applications for the Classroom,” along with PwC’s recognition by Fortune as one of the 2026 “100 Best Companies to Work For” and a CIO 100 Award win for our AI-powered agent OS. We also feature the PwC Foundation’s $2 million investment in advancing human skills, new insights on workforce hopes and fears, and thought leadership on storytelling as a critical driver of AI adoption. We hope these selected resources provide practical support and fresh perspective.
Recording - Teaching Accounting in the Age of AI: Practical Applications for the Classroom
Earlier this month, we hosted an AI webinar for faculty that showcased several AI classroom activities and discussed the integration of AI within Audit and Tax. The recording of this session is now available on our Artificial Intelligence Resources page that can be accessed here. If you do not have access to our site, you can request it here.
PwC recognized among Fortune’s best workplaces shaping future-ready culture
PwC ranks #35 on Fortune’s 2026 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” highlighting its commitment to employee experience, trust, and innovation. Learn more here.
PwC Foundation invests $2 million to advance human skills development
PwC Foundation is investing $2 million to advance its Human Skills Project, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to preparing a future-ready workforce. Grants to the Muhammad Ali Center and The Posse Foundation will expand access to critical skills like communication and leadership, helping thousands of learners thrive alongside rapid technological change. Learn more here.
PwC named 2026 CIO 100 award winner
PwC is proud to be named a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner for our innovative work with PwC’s agent OS, our enterprise operating system for AI agents. Presented by Foundry’s CIO, the award recognizes organizations that translate technology innovation into measurable business impact at scale. With agent OS, PwC has deployed thousands of AI agents across workflows – reducing manual effort, accelerating delivery and embedding governance at scale. This recognition underscores how we are driving enterprise-wide transformation through AI. Learn more here.
Storytelling in the Age of AI
PwC’s Yolanda Seals-Coffield underscores storytelling as essential to driving AI adoption, bridging gaps in understanding, trust, and confidence. Drawing on workforce insights and client examples, she highlights how human-centered narratives enable meaningful change, strengthen connections, and translate AI capabilities into real-world impact across organizations, clients, and communities. Read more.
My Milestone Rewards offers PwCers more personalized ways to celebrate career milestones
PwC’s My Milestone Rewards program gives employees in the US and Mexico flexible options to mark career milestones, from purpose-driven and well-being experiences to additional time away or cash, reflecting a more personalized approach to recognition. Learn more.
Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey: US insights
AI isn’t just changing how work gets done—it’s reshaping how people feel about work. PwC’s Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey shows employees are more excited than anxious about AI—yet daily GenAI use remains low. Learn how HR leaders play a key role in AI adoption based on our Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey.
AI-ready skills go beyond prompting
A recent Computerworld article featuring PwC’s Margaret Burke explores why AI readiness is less about mastering tools and more about building human skills like critical thinking, judgment, and storytelling alongside AI fluency. Learn more here.
New PwC survey explores what separates companies that keep pace from those that pull ahead
PwC’s latest survey finds that while many executives feel more confident navigating disruption, true competitive advantage comes from stronger execution, faster decision-making, and the ability to turn uncertainty into action. Read more here.
Preparing for Q-Day: The business imperative leaders can’t afford to delay
Quantum threats are moving from theory to enterprise risk. Here’s what leaders need to know about Q-Day, post-quantum cryptography, and the actions organizations should take now. Learn more here.
PwC helps power a more personalized 49ers fan experience
PwC supported the San Francisco 49ers in launching a new app that uses generative AI and personalization to help fans access team news, navigate gameday, and connect more deeply with the franchise from anywhere in the world. Learn more here.
How organizations break AI gridlock by going beyond sandbox experiments
PwC’s George Korizis emphasizes that scaling AI requires disciplined execution, not unchecked expansion. Organizations must balance innovation with governance, trust, and customer value, ensuring responsible deployment. By embedding structure, strategy, and human-centric design, PwC helps enterprises move beyond pilots to scalable, outcome-driven AI transformation that delivers measurable business impact. Read more here.
Sustainability now: GHG Protocol update—Scope 3 and more
What’s changing across the GHG Protocol? From Scope 3 revisions to Corporate Standard updates, we unpack the latest developments on proposed changes—and the challenges companies are already facing. Tune in to the video podcast episode of Sustainability now here.
Q2 2026 Quarterly accounting webcast (CPE Eligible – June 4, 10, & 18)
Join PwC’s upcoming quarterly accounting webcast to hear key accounting and reporting reminders as companies close out the quarter. Register here.
Tariff strike zone: IEEPA refunds, audit pressure, and fragmented trade
Refunds aren’t just cash back; they can trigger supply-chain, transfer pricing, and tax consequences. Doug McHoney and Chris Desmond break down gross-versus-net exposure, customer pass-through questions, and the post-IEEPA claims process. Listen here.
We hope you find this information useful. Please email us_pwc.university.relations@pwc.com if we can be of assistance.
Best Regards,
Julie Peters, US University Relations Leader
