U.S. Assurance Leader
PwC
Deanna Byrne ’92 serves as U.S. Assurance Leader at PwC, setting the strategy and leading the team delivering audit, attest, ESG and digital assurance capabilities. She plays an integral role in helping clients as they seek to maintain trust in the capital markets and manage risk—all enabled by technology to help the team work smarter for its people and clients.
Previously the Office Managing Partner of PwC’s Philadelphia office, Byrne brings more than 35 years of diversified accounting, auditing and financial reporting experience. She has a track record of delivering quality while advising clients on complex matters within the capital markets, including initial public offerings, merger and acquisition transactions, and various accounting, restructuring, valuation and reporting issues. She also led the Consumer and Industrial Products and Services team across the east region.
Byrne holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Drexel University, where she has also served as a member of the President’s Leadership Council, Accounting Department Advisory Council and the Executive Education Advisory Council. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Forum of Executive Women.
A Philadelphia native, Byrne is a proud mom to four children. When not at work, she can be found at a field or ice rink watching her kids play sports.