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Apparently, PwC NYC Staffer Is a COVID-19 Victim

by Jason Bramwell

According to a post on r/accounting, PwC closed its two offices in New York City this weekend after a NYC employee tested positive for the coronavirus.

Covid19 case at pwc NYC office from Accounting

Also, posts on Reddit and Fishbowl have indicated other cases of COVID-19 in Big 4 U.S. offices, which we haven’t confirmed yet. Those include:

  • KPMG in McLean, VA
  • EY in New York City (CONFIRMED)

In addition, someone posted on r/accounting that an employee of Plante Moran in Chicago has COVID-19.

If anyone can confirm any of the above or knows of any other COVID-19 cases at their firms, reach out to me or AG using the info below.

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