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Flying Start Degree Programme - FS2 at the East Midlands Office Review

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Degree Apprenticeship

Audit

Castle Donington

Review Submitted: December 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Consulting with Clients
Team Meetings
Testing different FSLI's and challenging the client when differences occur.
Documenting the clients control environment and controls as well as having calls with the client to get an understanding.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it and think it is great to really get involved head first into audit. The course also provides you with many opportunities to work on different types of audits and hold conversations with directors and other members of senior management.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed Excel skill as well as how to deal with clients

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised with a course team who ensure that you are resourced appropriately and ensure that you are aware of everything you need to do. Further within the office you will have a buddy who is always about to answer questions and support you on the course
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support is provided with and office buddy given to everyone as well and a career coach to go to if you have any issues
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
N/A - University of Nottingham is where you sit your exams and training is provided to help you towards your qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
University of Nottingham is where you sit your exams and training is provided to help you towards your qualifications
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are many different social activities to get involved in outside of work. Examples are helping out support charities, weekly coffee walks, social meals with your peer groups...

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As PwC creates a friendly working environment which focuses on a coaching culture in which provides you with lots of opportunities to work in different areas.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
To be confident and yourself. Whilst showing good people skill
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