Michael turned down an offer to study finance at degree level for the opportunity to become a Higher Apprentice at BDO. He says that working every day makes it easier to put accountancy theory into practice and enables him to pick up new skills.
ICAEW route: Apprenticeship
Industry: Audit and assurance
Location: UK, Cardiff
If you’re interested in a career in finance, accountancy or business, then I would definitely recommend the Higher Apprenticeship programme.
I considered going to university and actually turned down a place on an accounting and finance degree programme at Cardiff.
I work within audit and I don’t really have a typical day because I’m involved in something different pretty much every day of the week, whether this is on a client’s site or in the office.
I’ve also had to opportunity to travel around and work on a wide range of clients.
Throughout my apprenticeship, I have most enjoyed learning on-the-job and also putting what I have learnt into practice on a daily basis.It makes it a lot easier to pick up different skills.
To be successful as a Higher Apprentice, you need to work hard and be willing to learn.
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