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Pros/cons of elevation programme?

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  • 02-04-2013 9:17pm
    #1
    jus_tin4
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Currently looking into doing cap 2 through the elevation programme with aca! wondering whats the pro and cons of it?


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    #2
    T L
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭T L


    Generally if you're looking at the pros and cons of something, it means you're comparing two options. Otherwise your question is very broad.


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    Prettyblack
    Registered Users Posts: 333 ✭✭Prettyblack


    I would say:

    Pros:
    - Can do exams at different times of the year (twice a year instead of once)
    - No training contract
    - Can move to different companies
    - Can train in industry and practice
    - Can take longer to complete / take breaks from exams
    - Take less subjects at a time
    - Don't have to wait for a job to enrole
    - Same exemptions
    - Better salary in industry
    - Online lectures / less classes

    Cons:
    - No training contract so no audit
    - No study leave
    - Have to pay fees yourself unless your company agrees to it
    - No guarantee of job for full term of the studies
    - Big 4 only take on training contract staff
    - Can't do FAE without experience (unless you've been working for 4 years)

    That's been my experience of it so far. I don't think the cons outweigh the pros to be honest with you.


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