PwC, short for PricewaterhouseCoopers, is a multinational professional services network that provides audit and assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses and public-sector clients. Its US site also describes technology and products used in client work, including products and technology solutions, and it highlights consulting advisory services that combine strategy, technology, and execution. PwC says it operates in 149 countries and has more than 370,000 people worldwide, with offices across that network. The firm is overseen by PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited; the PwC network and its services are commonly associated with the Big Four accounting firms. Its public materials also note digital products built for areas such as health care and life sciences, including tools for engagement management, payment transparency, compliance monitoring, and coding-quality review.