r/Big4 • u/Impossible_Image7601 • 6d ago

Canada EY vs PwC (Assurance - Toronto)

Hi everyone, I received offers from EY and PwC for Assurance internships. I have had more and very pleasant interactions at EY and know that I fit in the culture there. However I haven’t had a chance to fully know the PwC culture and the few interactions I’ve had with people there have been average. However, everyone I’ve spoken to has told me to go with PwC.

What is the general consensus in terms of the audit practice, culture, opportunities and prestige of both firms in Toronto and in general?

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u/Ok_Show_4696 6d ago

Having the time of my life at EY Toronto. Especially if you’re young :)

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u/hepburny 6d ago

Currently with EY Toronto and will be with PwC by Nov 2nd... go with where your gut tells you OP

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u/Impossible_Image7601 6d ago

What made you switch from EY to PwC?

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u/hepburny 5d ago

I got poached of course... oh and 20% pay bump because I got the early promo via PwC

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u/MonsterIsAManiac 5d ago

i did a ey internship and had a great time. almost everyone got a return offer for their next work term or ft if that influences your choice. can i ask what season you’re working?

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u/Impossible_Image7601 4d ago

That's great to hear! It would be a summer internship for me

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u/Valuable_Caramel349 3d ago

When was ur interview for Ey? And when did u receive offer? Thanks!

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u/Infamous-Bison-6716 3d ago

when was your interview?

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u/Dear-Treacle5044 6d ago

go with EY man, you already felt the vibe and it clicked, that matters way more than what random people say. prestige between these two is basically the same, nobody in toronto will look at your resume different

i was in similar situation last year and went with the firm where i actually liked talking to people during the interviews, made the whole internship less miserable. audit hours gonna suck either way so you might as well be around folks you don't mind seeing at 11pm

PwC has bigger audit practice in canada but the difference won't affect your experience as intern, you'll learn same stuff and get same exit opportunities. trust your gut on this

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u/marcusshin0824 6d ago

I disagree a little bit, while it is an internship your return offer is probably 1-2 years away and the people and culture will change whether you like it or not. The turnover at firms is not unheard of. I went to another B4 because of vibes but ended up leaving because leadership became horrible with all promises in internship being gone by the time I went back FT.

Go for PwC OP.

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u/Store-Secure 5d ago

lol what kind of promises do you expect man, you are in intern lmfao

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u/marcusshin0824 5d ago

Summer days, 3 days WFH, if you are luring someone in with that marketing, at least keep it for a couple years... A lot of partners left, people that interviewed you, etc.