So I just started at a big 4 firm in audit few months ago and a smaller public accounting firm offered me to be in their transaction group. Not sure what to do. Audit isn’t something super fulfilling to me but i don’t know if transaction will be either, just not super familiar with the area. I also don’t want to make myself look bad to the big 4 company and leave too quick. Not that they really care about me especially as an associate.
Serious thoughts please

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Long run - can always move to a smaller firm. Big4 for at least a few years on resume can make a huge difference in the type of opportunities available to you down the road.

Transactions are interesting, no doubt, but not as stable as audit. Tons of work and long hours when M&A markets are hot, a little bankruptcy and restructuring work when markets are not good, and potential for getting laid off. Will probably get paid a little more than in audit though.

Your career - do what you like. That's my perspective though.

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