PwC US press releases

PwC donates $75,000 to Tampa charities for fourth consecutive holiday season

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Donation underscores firm’s commitment to supporting the Tampa Bay community

PwC Receives Leadership Award from CLO Magazine

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

Firm honored for excellence in customer service

US Commercial Real Estate investors turn bullish on office sector for acquisitions, according to latest PwC Real Estate Investor SurveyTM

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

Apartment sector poised for development boom in 2012

Highly-anticipated fourth quarter offerings provide positive IPO news heading into 2012, Says PwC

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

A Few open windows spark Q4 US IPO activitySpecial Focus: PwC 2025 report forecasts China’s capital markets will continue to grow in stature across the global stage

PwC Wins Three Brandon Hall Excellence Awards

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

PwC US garnered three 2011 Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, which recognize the best of the best in organizational learning, talent management, and sales and marketing.

Abundance of shale gas resources may spark manufacturing renaissance in the US, according to PwC US

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

Potential addition of approximately one million jobs, an estimated $11.6 billion in cost savings and greater investments in US plants are among significant economic benefits

US Private Companies Prioritizing Innovation As Growth Engine

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

PwC's Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. It incorporates the views of 226 CEOs/CFOs: 125 from companies in the product sector and 101 in the service sector, averaging $256.0 million in enterprise revenue/sales and including large, $300 million-plus private companies.

PwC and Institute of Internal Auditors Release Board Effectiveness Book

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Corporate governance experts share insights on key boardroom considerations ranging from technology to reputational risk

Cary Spain Joins PwC Risk Assurance Services Practice

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST

Firm continues expansion of US Risk Assurance Services adding veteran healthcare industry internal audit specialist in Denver.

“Hunt for growth” to drive 2012 US Mergers & Acquisitions, says PwC US

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST

Despite financing pressures for dealmakers, private equity remains active in M&AChallenging organic growth presents M&A opportunities in 2012Competition for prized assets and deal speed Puts spotlight on increased diligence and buyer agility

PwC Donates $50,000 to CC Sabathia's "PitCCh In" Foundation

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

PwC US is donating $50,000 to CC Sabathia's PitCCh In Foundation. The firm made the announcement during an event hosted Wednesday night by radio personality and author Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo and featuring the New York Yankees' five-time all-star pitcher at its Madison Avenue headquarters.

PwC Acquires Certain Assets of Folio Technologies LLC

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

PwC US today announced it has acquired certain assets of Folio Technologies LLC, a provider of product portfolio optimization solutions.

M&A Surges, Companion Diagnostics Accelerate, and Early Detection Offers New Prospects, Finds PwC’s Biennial Review of the In VitroDiagnostics Industry

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

Investor interest in the global in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market is expected to grow in 2012-2014 following a surge in M&A deal values, an acceleration of companion diagnostics partnerships, and the emergence of new prospects for early detection testing, according to Diagnostics 2011, PwC’s biennial review of the IVD sector, published today.

Growing threats trigger sharp increases in M&A in the $60 billion Global Cyber Security Market, according to PwC

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST

Deal value increased six-fold in the last year;US accounts for over half of M&A activity;Top 10 Deals Feature only US and UK companies

PwC and Aasonn announce joint business relationship to expand Human Capital Management Services

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

– PwC US today announced a Joint Business Relationship (JBR) with Aasonn, a global HCM consulting and technology services company, expanding the delivery of leading practices in human capital management (HCM) solutions to organizations worldwide.

PwC’s 2011 Global Economic Crime Survey assesses US fraud picture with a focus on Cybercrime

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

US respondents report marked increase in incidents of fraud; total cost upAsset misappropriation remains most common fraud

Erik Hansen Joins PwC as Partner in Risk Assurance Services Practice

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

Hansen to lead and expand PwC’s greater Houston Internal Audit Practice in oil and gas industry sectors

Pamela F. Olson Joins PwC US as Washington National Tax Services Practice Leader

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

Pamela F. Olson is joining PwC US as a deputy tax leader and leader of the firm's Washington National Tax Services (WNTS) practice, the firm announced today.

Differentiated shopper ‘experience’ drives loyalty, says PwC US

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

PwC’s “experience radar” defines consumer experience “roadmap” for driving growth

PwC’s top health industry issues in 2012 says health organizations will act despite political and economic uncertainty

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:40:00 EST

Healthcare ranks second to job creation as most important issue for Americans

CEOs Expect Emerging Markets to Drive Revenue Growth but Lag in Innovation, says PwC Survey

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:00:00 EST

Survey Examines CEO Views on Doing Business in a Global Economy, Improving Health and Encouraging Innovation

PwC to discuss latest Hybrid IT and Cloud Technologies at CA World 2011

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

PwC US Advisory practice directors Christian Iantoni and Dhiraj Pathak, and managing director Richard Kneeley will deliver presentations at CA World 2011, the largest annual gathering of CA Technologies’ customers, business partners and IT professionals.

Private company economic optimism drops, but 12-month revenue outlook is fundamentally strong

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

PwC's Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. It incorporates the views of 247 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 140 from companies in the product sector and 107 in the service sector, averaging $276.8 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $300M-plus private companies.

Growth expected to continue despite economic uncertainty, according to PwC US lodging industry forecast

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

An updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US shows that the momentum of the recovery in the lodging sector is expected to continue in 2012, despite an overhang of macroeconomic uncertainty.

PwC Partner Leanne Sardiga honored with

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

Leanne Sardiga, Transaction Services Leader for the Retail and Consumer Sector in PwC US’ Advisory Practice, has received Consulting magazine’s “Women Leaders in Consulting” award for her outstanding achievements in the Client Services category.

PwC launches leadership development program for Saint Martin De Porres high school seniors

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:30:00 EST

PwC US today announced the launch of a new program for High School Seniors at Saint Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

PwC offers guidance on changing corruption risks

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST

Latest in PwC's “10Minutes” Thought Leadership series poses key forensic questions for executives to direct to operational teams

Lisa Pavelka McAlister joins PwC US Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Practice

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST

PwC continues to expand its transaction services and deal capabilities

Return of mega deals, divestiture activity, and renewed financial investor interest drives global metals m&a value to $18.2 billion in third quarter of 2011, according to PwC US

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Asia and Oceania region continues to lead overall deal volume and valueSteel transactions contribute nearly 68% of activity

Life Sciences Venture Capital Investing falls 18% in Q3 2011 from prior quarter but still shows an increase of 22% from Q3 2010, according to the MoneyTree Report

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Following two quarters of growth, Venture capital (VC) funding in the Life Sciences sector, which includes the Biotechnology and Medical Device industries, fell 18 percent during the third quarter of 2011, according to a new PwC US report, "Reaching for Growth."

Global cross-border transactions dominate third quarter M&A activity in the Industrial Manufacturing Industry, according to PwC

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EDT

U.S.-affiliated deals represent more than half of total volume and valueStrategic investors lead activity, including the only mega deal

Global Transportation & Logistics deal activity dips slightly in third quarter 2011, according to PwC

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Emerging market deal activity slowsStrategic acquirers drive majority of volumeDeal multiples continue to remain high by historical standards

North American power and utility companies increased focus on merger integration and closings in third quarter, according to PwC US

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Smaller transactions constrain total deal value

Two sustainability leaders join PwC’s Sustainable

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT

PwC US today announced the hiring of two recognized leaders in sustainability who bring experience in sustainability strategy, implementation, supplier assessment, finance and assurance, and climate change and carbon consulting to the firm's Sustainable Business Solutions practice.

PwC Names Dietmar Ostermann as Global Automotive Advisory Leader

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:00:00 EDT

Dietmar Ostermann has been named PwC's global automotive advisory leader, effective immediately. Ostermann joined PwC following the firm’s recent acquisition of global management consulting firm PRTM, where Ostermann led its worldwide automotive practice.

Mark J. Mendola named PwC's U.S. Tax Leader

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

PwC US today announced that Mark J. Mendola has been named as PwC's US Tax leader and a vice chairman of the firm.

Third quarter U.S. Oil & Gas deal value jumps 135% as foreign investment, shale plays, and upstream deals dominate energy landscape, according to PwC US

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Foreign buyers contribute 76% of total deal valueUpstream-related deals account for over half of all activityLarge transactions drive increase in overall deal size

US mega deals drive third quarter Global Chemicals M&A value to $16.7 billion, according to PwC

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Average deal value jumps 50 percentFinancial investors absent in third quarterNorth American targets lead activity, while china deals decrease

Mega deals drive 28% increase in Global Engineering and Construction M&A value, according to PwC

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Financial investors lead mega deal activityChina most active country in global domestic deals

Blockbuster mega deal drives third quarter Aerospace & Defense M&A value, according to PwC

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

A&D mega deal activity picks upUS-affiliated transactions dominate global a&d deal landscape2011 A&D M&A volume and value on pace for record level

Optimism for the U.S. and World Economy hits all-time low, according to PwC’s Q3 2011 Manufacturing Barometer

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Positive Own-Company Revenues Forecasts and Strong Prospects for Continued International Sales Growth Shows Confidence by U.S. Industrial Manufacturers, Despite Uncertainty Plans for Major New Investments Continue to RiseLack of Demand Cited as Biggest Barrier to Business Growth

With SEC decision on IFRS anticipated by year-end, PwC releases new guide comparing accounting standards

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Publication highlights major accounting developments in the past year

Despite availability of capital, commercial real estate industry facing long grind to recovery, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2012 Forecast from PwC US and the Urban Land Institute

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Report recommends investors focus on markets generating jobs where technology and energy companies concentrate

Third quarter U.S. Oil & Gas deal value jumps 135% as foreign investment, shale plays, and upstream deals dominate energy landscape, according to PwC US

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Foreign Buyers Contribute 76% of Total Deal ValueUpstream-Related Deals Account for Over Half of All ActivityLarge Transactions Drive Increase in Overall Deal Size

PwC US releases 2012 guide to tax and wealth management

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

PwC US today released Managing Your Wealth, the firm's 15th annual guide to tax and wealth management.

Venture capital investments decline in dollars and deal volume in Q3 2011

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Life sciences and clean tech investing falls as software surges to a 10-year high

Patent actions on the rise while median damages awarded hits 16-year low according to new study on patent litigation by PwC

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

A busy year for patent reform; 2011 study can help companies assess patent enforcement strategies and impact of non-practicing entities (NPEs)

Corporate directors increasing their focus on executive compensation, risk management and succession planning

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT

PwC survey shows boards embracing change in evolving governance environment

PwC Appoints Peter Raymond Leader of the Firm’s U.S. Capital Projects & Infrastructure Practice

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Raymond brings more than 20 years of experience in project management, government and financial services to new role

PwC provides technical expertise for new “scope 3” and product life cycle carbon accounting standards

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Two new standards for accounting and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, developed in part with the technical leadership of PwC, were launched by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).