hi there!
PFM is more advisory-focused: you work with governments on budgets, fiscal reforms and financial systems, often on big reform programs. It gives you exposure to policy impact and international development, with more travel and broader stakeholder interaction.
Audit is more standardized: testing controls, financial statements and compliance. It builds strong technical skills and is a stable career path, but usually less exposure to large-scale reforms or strategy-type work.
So if you want variety, policy impact and international exposure, PFM is stronger. If you want technical accounting expertise and a clear professional track (e.g. CPA/ACA), audit is the safer choice.
best,
Alessa :)
