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Advice wanted: Training in Practice Vs Business

  • 25-08-2016 8:55pm
    #1
    Lynchy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭


    I'm just looking to find out what people think about each option. I have an offer from one of the Big Four, and I am considering applying to a Public Sector Company who operate through the business route for Chartered Accountancy qualification. (Same study leave etc.)

    My understanding is that it is easy to end up in the one spot doing the same type of work everyday if you go the practice route, and that going the business route will allow you to get a broader experience. Working in different functions each day and the like. Would this be correct?

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    ACA2015
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭ACA2015


    Lynchy747 wrote: »
    I'm just looking to find out what people think about each option. I have an offer from one of the Big Four, and I am considering applying to a Public Sector Company who operate through the business route for Chartered Accountancy qualification. (Same study leave etc.)

    My understanding is that it is easy to end up in the one spot doing the same type of work everyday if you go the practice route, and that going the business route will allow you to get a broader experience. Working in different functions each day and the like. Would this be correct?

    Thanks in advance!

    Are you sure it's the same study leave? If they say "Institute" recommended study leave that isn't the same as the Big 4 or the mid tier firms. The average (depending on what you've worked up as overtime- but it is just a given in some firms) is 11/12 weeks plus the exam days (for FAEs) if you're in one of those places. With the Institute recommend 7 weeks plus exam days - that's a big difference. Additionally firms put on classes for their employees with some very good lecturers which can help you get through.

    As for the practice vs industry experience - there are so many variables. Who your manager is, your team ect. It can be pot luck in practice but you could end up with a dick of a manager in industry, it's working life and hard to tell. The advantages generally of industry is better pay and potentially more interesting work. Practice is better study leave, a brand that travels well (Big 4/GT/BDO/Mazars et all are currency worldwide), some better exam support and being in a big group of trainees you can get through with. I'm sure you're aware of the negatives- longer hours in practice for example, but it isn't absolute.

    It really just depends but I would check out the study leave first.


  • #3
    Lynchy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭Lynchy747


    ACA2015 wrote: »
    Are you sure it's the same study leave? If they say "Institute" recommended study leave that isn't the same as the Big 4 or the mid tier firms. The average (depending on what you've worked up as overtime- but it is just a given in some firms) is 11/12 weeks plus the exam days (for FAEs) if you're in one of those places. With the Institute recommend 7 weeks plus exam days - that's a big difference. Additionally firms put on classes for their employees with some very good lecturers which can help you get through.

    As for the practice vs industry experience - there are so many variables. Who your manager is, your team ect. It can be pot luck in practice but you could end up with a dick of a manager in industry, it's working life and hard to tell. The advantages generally of industry is better pay and potentially more interesting work. Practice is better study leave, a brand that travels well (Big 4/GT/BDO/Mazars et all are currency worldwide), some better exam support and being in a big group of trainees you can get through with. I'm sure you're aware of the negatives- longer hours in practice for example, but it isn't absolute.

    It really just depends but I would check out the study leave first.

    Thanks for the reply!

    I'll be sure to check the study leave as you say. I suppose it is preference at the end of the day. The main thing is getting through the exams so support Big Four offer would be welcome.

    Thanks again!


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