
I'm joining the Audit graduate scheme in April. What should I do to ensure I excel in my job and do well in the exams.
Jaian P. asked during the live chat Learn about DEY to EY
Category: Career choices
Date asked: Monday, February 2, 2026
Last reviewed: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Graeme B.
Assistant Director | Campaigns & Marketing UK
Hi there, we have everything structured for you in your first year with a best-in-class onboarding experience and specific training for your service line too. From there, support from your onboarding buddy and career counsellor will be able to guide you on expectations and completing exams to a high standard and staying on pathway.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Jaian P.
Ok, thank you very much that is useful to know. Do you know what my first week or few months could look like? Is there a set intense training period at the start over a couple weeks or would I be immersed into a project and work from day 1 with training sessions over a longer period?
Monday, February 2, 2026
Graeme B.
Assistant Director | Campaigns & Marketing UK
Typically, structured training over the first few weeks followed by project work. We want to ensure that you feel upskilled prior to project work commencing.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Jaian P.
Ok that makes sense. Regarding ICAS CA qualification, do you know when we would have to sit the exams? Would it be close to the start date or in our first few weeks? I was just curious as I'm a bit worried about not being able to keep on top of the studying whilst having to get used to the job and working at the same time.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Stephanie L.
You will have a set time for college that you will study and not work, then designated work time so you are not doing both at the same time
Monday, February 2, 2026