Assurance Associate Review

Completing tasks related to the stage of the audit cycle currently on such as performing substantive test of controls and reviewing financial statements. Communicating with the audit team via meetings and calls and also external clients to gather information and evidence to complete a successful audit. Multiple projects ongoing and main software used is Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Canvas.

I have developed my existing communication skills in different settings, such as communicating effectively over email, in person at client office or virtually over Teams calls. I have also developed technical skills regarding auditing and using tools such as Microsoft Excel to perform data analysis. and Powerpoint to present findings.

The mix between working whilst learning at the same time can be difficult but rewarding. I enjoy learning from seniors and managers who have worked all over the world at different EY offices as they bring new perspectives.

There is clear periods throughout the year whereby associates are in college and have exams. It is organized abd clear to follow. We have apprenticeship leaders who oversee our program and have catch ups with us to discuss our progress.

We receive plenty of support via our teams and specifically our counselors. There are procedures in place to help with things such as retaking of exams. The seniors help support associates through their learning via 1 to 1 support in office.

ICAS and their teachers often communicate over email effectively and timely. Weekly lessons are conducted in person and online, which are always organized effectively. ICAS and EY both support with exams and help with any mitigating circumstances or adaptions needed when sitting exams.

The skills and knowledge we learn is directly applicable to our work, however there may need to be some adjustments to apply this to real world examples. The qualification helps lay the foundations and through work in office, we can build upon this to apply to real life situations to help complete successful audits.

There are weekly events occurring which are communicated through email and Teams channels. There are a variety of activities too, such as football, run club and climbing. There are social activities between teams too, like team meals which occur throughout the year.

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