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Gives you a better framework for understanding operational trends in businesses and what matters to PE owners / lenders. I know 5/6 people from my start class that have a CFO / VP of finance title, all are FDD people. Staying in audit sets you up better for technical accounting roles, which are increasingly something CFOs are delegating down
If you want to do that it’s not a hard transition. Don’t expect to land at bulge bracket, but many people make the jump to middle markets and boutiques. In the last 2 days I’ve had three opportunities come in from recruiters.
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Was thinking about getting an MBA to possibly go bulge bracket. Is it true FDD looks good on MBA applications and helps place in top 20 programs?
Definitely, know a few people that have done that
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Yes
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But so is audit. So why go to FDD?
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Will I be able to become an investment banker in FDD?