Big4 CorpFinance/M&A vs Big4 TAS/FAS

Which of these two is looked more favourably upon in IB BB recruitment.
Also, where can I expect to learn more relevant stuff for IB?

I would appreciate if someone would clarify why is one better than another. Any thoughts where would Big4 Valuation or Due Dilligence come on the rank list?

Thanks

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nice, didnt know that

i always thought that M&A/CorpFin groups do only execution, and that TAS/FAS is considered "more prestigious" and more relevant (in terms of what you learn there) to IB

 
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