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How many exams do graduates sit of their ACA in their first year

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  • Author: Shona K.
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  • SB
    Simrun B. Candidate

    Hi, I would also like to know how quickly into starting the examinations start/ what the support is like?

  • Anonymous

    This varies depending on other factors. From my experience there were 2 exams in October, 2 in November, 2 in January and 3 in June.

  • Anonymous

    You get provided with a tuition provider by EY and learning materials. You also have designated study time off for this that is separate from your annual leave.

  • SK
    Shona K. Candidate

    How did you balance your work and revising for exams ?

  • RM
    Rosie M. Candidate

    Can I also ask, how does the balance between study and work days work? Do we start studying pretty much straight away? (Joining as an Assurance Graduate)

  • Anonymous

    It is possible. I spent time in the evenings studying and one day in the weekend too in the lead up to exams. Communication with your team members is also key and everyone is very understanding of this.

  • SB
    Simrun B. Candidate

    How long roughly are the exams?

  • ZS
    Zaeem S. Candidate

    Is it possible to defer exams if you have an extenuating circumstance?

  • Anonymous

    The first six exams are 90 minutes long (speaking from an ACA perspective)

  • SK
    Shona K. Candidate

    After you qualify are there opportunities to move into other areas of the business ? How does the process work

  • Anonymous

    You can defer exams - these are assessed on a case by case basis.

  • sg
    Sophie G. Candidate

    What is EY's policy on passing exams on the first attempt?

  • SB
    Simrun B. Candidate

    Thank you!

  • Anonymous

    Whilst it is nice to pass first time, EY understands that for reasons sometimes beyond our control this is not always possible. For the ACA qualification, the Certificate Level has two attempt opportunities. For the Professional level, there are three attempts. There is also a case-by-case review if necessary.

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