PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is a leading multinational professional services network formed in 1998 from the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand. As one of the "Big Four" accounting firms, PwC operates in approximately 157-160 countries with around 720 offices. The firm provides a range of services, including audit, tax, and consulting, all aimed at fostering business growth and operational efficiency. PwC's consulting services cover management consulting, strategy development through its Strategy& division, digital analytics, and technology consulting. The firm is also committed to corporate social responsibility, focusing on education, environmental sustainability, and community development. PwC has established significant partnerships, including a global managed tax services agreement with GE, and it serves a large number of the world's largest companies.