Pros/cons of elevation programme?

jus_tin4

Hi all,

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

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.

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.