Flying Start 3 Review

Carrying out audit procedures which increase in complexity as the placements progress. Testing that financial statement balances are correct by liaising with clients forming a testing strategy and then collected the information required.

I have learnt how to manage clients expectations and behaviour over the course of an audit. I have also broadened my understanding of financial statements and have bolstered my knowledge of how each line works and can be tested.

I really enjoy the programme. As it is smaller you make very close friends on the course at university. As the placements progress other staff members begin to trust you and you take on more and more important work

It is very well organised. It is clear what exams are accredited and also how the placements are going to run. There are regular check in calls both at uni and on placement to keep students aware of what is going on.

Loads of support! PwC is a business full of young people and so the culture and structure is designed to support young and inexperienced professionals like flying starts

The University have provided a lot of support over the course of my time there, laying on important revision sessions for particularly hard exams

The qualification helps considerably. I have applied knowledge learnt in the classroom (such as Debits and Credits in accounting) that I have then had to use to explain a process to my senior manager.

There is an array of extra-curricular activities, I myself has played rugby for PwC

Yes

A company with a supportive and encouraging working culture that always wants you to do your best and improve

Just be yourself; PwC values more than just academic clout, they like personability and people who can speak confidently and engage with new colleagues and clients