How’s Duff and Phelps (Kroll) FDD vs Big4 or Mid-Market Accounting Firms FDD if the end goal is to transition to IB?

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Experience and reputation will probably be comparable to other mm fdd practices.

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Just switched to Kroll. Honestly pretty impressed so far. They are really making an attempt to grow the business. Pretty thorough on their diligence and lots of exposure to I-Bankers and PE.

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Ey 1 would you mind connecting?

B4 to middle market is pretty achievable and wouldn’t hurt to have the bigger name/exposure. That being said, you’re not dead in the water at a smaller firm.

If your goal is BBIB then T10 mba is probably the best path. BB is a lot more competitive than B4 from both an application perspective and advancement once you’re in

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Big 4 or bust

B4 places the most into IB by far (just look at LinkedIn). Your best chances are connecting to B4 alum at these banks. So yes I would go with B4

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