Have been at big 4 audit 1 year and 11 months. Just made senior and have a CPA. Is it possible to transfer into a P/E or investment banking role this upcoming summer? If not is there a path people have taken to get there?

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Go into FDD then jump to IB

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1. No

2. Get an M7 MBA

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I saw some audit seniors switch to IB during peak deal activity but not now. Probably FDD/M&A consulting to IB would be your only shot without an MBA, which is still a very challenging switch (because deal groups aren't really recruiting now).

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Or go apply to every boutique firm and spin your experience. Might have to go in as an analyst and work your way up, but prob not the worst thing if you’re set on IB but don’t want b school.

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rough

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Appreciate the honest feedback, thanks!

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