PwC traces roots to Samuel Price's accounting practice in London in the nineteenth century and later became PwC through the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand in 1998. The business operates as a global professional services network with a broad presence across public and private markets. PwC provides audit, tax, consulting, deals, risk, and regulatory services, along with accounting and reporting advisory work for clients in many sectors. The firm focuses on helping organizations manage compliance, respond to change, and address business challenges across the UK and beyond.