Hi Eleanor, I am Shalom. I am a first year apprentice, and What has happened for me so far is that EY books our lessons via a training provider (normally, for my courses, it is up to 5 days). After learning the course, we then have about 2-3 weeks to revise and prepare to take the exam

12 July, 2023 16:37

Exams for me are normally online, but we can also do exams in person too

12 July, 2023 16:38

Does that answer your question?

12 July, 2023 16:38

Hi Shalom, Thank you for your answer this was very helpful! Adding onto it, does this mean that during the 2-3 weeks revision you get paid study leave so you don’t have to come in to the office and work or is it a bit of both?

12 July, 2023 16:40

Hi Eleanor, I can answer this question for you, during the 2-3 week revision block, you will still be on client work so you will have to manage your work and study time. Hope that helps!

12 July, 2023 16:41

Thank you for your answer Sal this really helps!

12 July, 2023 16:42

I’m going to be starting the apprenticeship in Assurance and working towards getting my ICAS. Since the apprenticeship is a 5 year course and typically the CA exams are completed in 3 years how will my exams be structured through the year? e.g will i be doing exams over all the years or only 3?

12 July, 2023 16:57

The apprenticeship is now four years long (this is a very recent change) and your exams will be spread out throughout

12 July, 2023 17:23

Will this be in formal writing in the more in detail contract which is sent out nearer the time?

12 July, 2023 17:24

During your induction the professional qualifications team will tell you more information

12 July, 2023 17:26

Thank you Nathan!

12 July, 2023 17:27