Looking to make a switch from tax to consulting (~2 years into my career). Currently, I am looking at PWC CMAAS and S&. Ultimately, I would like to have exit opportunities to PE. Any insight on CMAAS vs. S&, or suggestions on other places to look would be greatly appreciated!

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No offense, OP, but you seem very turned around.
PE positions are generally one of the more-coveted (and therefore challenging) positions to land in all of the business landscape. Fundamentally, front-office PE roles are a mix of finance and commercial strategy.
Your best shot at landing a reputable PE role is to go through an investment banking stint.
The next best option would be to go through a top management (ie strategy) consulting firm. McKinsey historically places the most consultants into PE, for example. S& is a strategy consulting firm, so this could start leading you down the right path.
Without going back for an MBA, an M&A-related service like FDD or DVV could POSSIBLY be another route get you there with solid networking and interview/modeling skills.
I’d spend a few hours researching how to break into PE before trying to decide on your next role. Good luck!

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No problem at all, I appreciated your suggestions. Right now I just need to find a way to get out of my current job and into something more relevant to my long term career goals

S& is a way more powerful name. Personally if you can get into S& I would do that

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CMAAS will not give you exit opps to PE as you’ll still be a technical accountant and not gain any diligence or modeling experience. S& (specifically under deals strategy) will give you the chance to exit to MM PE if you network/interview well.

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Awesome I will look into those as well, thanks a ton

I would consider a diligence role if you can swing it. You will have direct interaction on a daily basis with PE and I banking professionals. I’ve known several folks go FDD -> IB -> PE. It’s a circuitous route, but definitely possible

Thanks I appreciate the response, I will for sure consider that route

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