BO BB vs. Big 4 Advisory, which is better for an eventual switch to IB

I'll be graduating at the end of this year. I am looking to eventually get into IB however I go to a non-target school and just an ok GPA. So, I'm looking to work for a couple of years and then go on to get an MBA.

I've gotten two offers, one from a big 4 advisory and the other from a BB in internal audit. I do believe the work in the internal audit role may be more intellectually satisfying and put a brand name on my resume/CV but, my initial thoughts are that the internal audit role may not have many exit opportunities sometime down the road. What would be the different tracks into IB from both of these positions?

 

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