Hello everyone. I’m an accounting student who wants a career in middle market investment banking. My plan is to go Big4 FDD to middle market IB. As you likely know, it usually goes: 2-3 years in audit-> FDD since you usually need to be a senior accountant to get into FDD. Would having 3 years of audit experience hinder me if I’m unable to make senior in 2 years?
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