Big 4 Audit vs Transaction Advisory

Hi everyone, I am graduating college soon and have a few different offers. I have big 4 audit offers as well as a transaction advisory group offer at a medium sized firm. I do not know exactly which route to go. I originally wanted to go IB but did not love the 100+ hours/week. I do not know exactly what my future goals are but probably more finance related than accounting.

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