Accountancy Students Take on PwC Challenge Case Competition

The PwC Challenge Case Competition took place on November 9, 2023, at the Farmer School of Business. Participants were tasked with delving into the business obstacles encountered by a rapidly growing workout equipment company. Their objective was to craft strategies that would fortify the company’s position in a highly dynamic market.

Students formed cross-disciplinary teams, leveraging their diverse skills and knowledge to tackle real-world business challenges. Participating in the competition helped students advance their critical thinking, presentation, and teamwork capabilities, and fortify their resumes to better position them for future job opportunities. Additionally, participants seized the chance to network with industry professionals and accountancy professors, as well as gain valuable insights from PwC’s partners and managers. The triumphant team, consisting of Sean Andrews, Filip Donev, Jack Mercer, Ryan Singh, and Natalia Stepien, emerged as winners of the competition.

The event was coordinated by PwC’s Christine Frederick, with invaluable support from Accountancy Professors Qing Burke, Po-Chang Chen, Matt Wieland, and Sydney Shu, as well as the active involvement of PwC team mentors including the PwC Assurance Partner, Bob Guido.