Why is the Big 4 offering a salary that is much lower than I expected?

What is your opinion on adding Big 4 experience to my career and then transitioning back to private equity? I currently enjoy working in the PE industry, but I feel that my resume lacks the Big 4 accounting experience. What are your thoughts on continuing in the PE field while incorporating the Big 4 career path to strengthen my resume?

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More important, which PE is on your resume?

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