Advice Regarding Vacationer Offer

Hi everyone,

I'm currently in my fourth year studying a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce (Accounting major). Recently, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive two vacation program offers—one in Audit at PwC and the other in Tax & Legal at KPMG.

Before making a decision, I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience working in either of these teams or firms. I have a few questions:

1. What is the work and culture like in PwC’s Audit team vs KPMG’s Tax & Legal team?
2. Is there a big difference between PwC and KPMG?
3. What are the exit opportunities like from each area? For example, do people go on to in-house roles, government, law firms, consulting etc..?
4. Do you have any advice on how to get the most out of the vacationer experience in either stream?
5. What does career progression typically look like in both audit and tax/legal?
6. What should I consider when choosing between these offers?
7. How interchangeable are the team later on if I regret my decision? i.e can I move back and forth between the teams?

Any insights big or small would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.