PwC: 1,800 jobs cut

Cuts primarily in audit and tax divisions. AI automation reducing need for entry-level auditors. UK accounting graduate listings down 44% YoY across Big Four. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 1,800 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 1,350 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Accounting/Consulting where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.