The second you declare yourself an accounting major, you will have a big decision looming over your head. Your peers will ask you, your professors will ask you, and most importantly recruiters will ask you: Are you interested in audit or tax? Since tax classes can be a drag, the overwhelming majority of students will choose audit. What do we know about audit? Not much. What do we really know about tax? Not a whole lot either. The reality is that being an auditor or a tax accountant is very different from how it appears in classes.
This being said, the challenge lies in formulating an intelligent response to the recruiter's question. Learn as much as you can about your selected field before your interview/career fair/information session. Worst comes to worst, you can give the generic answer:
"So, John, why audit? What do you know about audit?"
"Well, I really enjoyed my audit class. I like the idea of traveling to clients and not spending every day in the office. Audit involves more teamwork, a skill which I have developed."
They know that, as a student, you don't have much experience in the field. As long as you show you know what audit or tax is, they will move on. Do your research and make your choice- remember, it doesn't bind you for life. There will always be an opportunity to make a switch.
Best,
-M
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