Strategy Consulting VS Transactions/Deal Advisory (FDD, Valuations)

The Strategy consulting option is with Accenture. The Transactions/Deal Advisory option is with a Big 4 and comes with the ACA accounting chartership (equivalent to the CPA) and there's a possibility to work in corporate finance. Both options are entry level, salaries are similar for the first 3 years. These options are in the UK but I'm interested in working internationally as well.

Leaving aside how interesting the work is because that depends on the person, which of these two career paths do you think is better for each of these factors:

  1. Working hours/Stress level
  2. Job Security
  3. Long term pay
  4. Exit opportunities
 

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