Career Advice: Big 4 Audit to Valuation Firm

Background on myself, 1st year senior at Big 4 Audit completing my 3rd busy cycle. CPA and Level 3 CFA Candidate. Recently got offered a 2nd year analyst role at a top valuation firm. Comp is higher than what I make now, but comp is not really a top priority for me at this stage...

Looking for advice from anyone who has made a similar transition, and general thoughts on career paths after a stint at a valuation group. Do you guys think that I'm discounting my experience with 3 years at an audit firm focusing on PE firms and work 60% of my time with the valuations of the portfolio companies.

 

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