To audit or to tax? That is the question.

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What is Audit?

Person holding magnifying glass looking at a profit and loss statement.

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Pros

You can travel often
You will work with a team
You will often meet with clients

Cons

You can travel often, which can be tiring
The busy seasons can be longer than those of tax
You have to be skeptical of clients

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What is Tax?

A sticky note that reads Tax time! on top of a U.S. income tax return alongside a calculator.

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Pros

The pay tends to be better
People always need tax accountants
You can work independently

Cons

Very little exit opportunities
More tedious work, which can be boring
Little to no client exposure

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Still Can't Decide?

Don't worry! If the pros and cons are not enough to persuade you to choose one over the other, take a look at the table below comparing the typical characteristics of those who work in each service line and see which one suits you best!

Audit	Tax
Prefers to work in a team	Prefers to work individually
Enjoys travel	Does not like traveling
Outgoing and extroverted	Reserved and introverted

Overview

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