KPMG

Thinking about pivoting from DCM to modeling and valuation at a big 4 accounting firm in their advisory arm. 
what are the pros and cons from moving away from DCM to modeling/valuation? 
Are the hours better? Is the work life balance any better?

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Specify on the big 4 group? There’s a big difference between the valuations team and the transaction advisory team.

 

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