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4. Your career in business
Your way
With your A Levels approaching fast, now is the time to think about what comes next. Everyone’s
road to the right career is different. This is why it’s important to explore the options – while holding
on to your own individual interests and aspirations.
Some of you will be looking to enter the world of work straight out of 6th form. Many of you will be
looking to further your studies by reading for a degree at University. If neither option seems quite
right, the EY ACCA Programme may be what you are looking for.
The EY ACCA Programme has been specifically designed for ambitious students looking to fast-track
their careers in accountancy – just as our Assurance Leader did. To succeed, you need to be
motivated and committed to working hard to achieving your goals.
The structured work and study programme commences straight after 6th Form. From day one you’ll
gain valuable experience, earn an income and build lasting networks whilst studying for one of the
most highly respected and internationally valued qualifications around.
It is all structured around our award-winning global development framework, EYU (EY and You) - to
ensure that we support you with the mix of training, work, mentoring and coaching you need to
achieve your ambitions.
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5. My Story
Once qualified, I moved up the ranks
quickly. I spent periods of my career
working abroad, gaining the
international exposure that Big 4 firms
put great emphasis on. This experience
also enabled me to build some of the life
skills that I may have missed out on by
not going to University. I made Partner
21 years ago and have been the
Assurance Leader for EY Malta for 10 of
those years. I was the President of the
Malta Institute of Accountants until 2013
and am currently a Council Member.
My advice to anyone considering a
career in accountancy is to weigh up the
options and think about which
qualification route is right for you. The
opportunities for career progression will
be there whichever route you take.
Assurance Leader for Malta
Anthony Doublet
I never imagined pursuing a career within
the Accounting profession when I was at
school. However, my peers made me
aware of the opportunities the ACCA
qualification would offer me – international
working experiences, the flexibility to move
into any area of business and at the same
time gain the professional status enjoyed by
doctors and lawyers. I was good with
numbers, had a keen eye for detail and
enjoyed working as part of a team. I was
soon convinced that this was the right
career for me.
Whilst many things in the profession
have changed quite drastically during my
career – the routes to getting qualified
have remained pretty consistent. Like
those of you considering the EY ACCA
Programme, I did not go to university
and started my training straight after
my A Levels. The step-up was challenging
but I was prepared to work hard to get
qualified within the shortest period of
time. It provided me with the opportunity to
gain industry experience quickly, allowing
me to put theory into practice.
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6. Open doors to opportunity
Start your EY ACCA journey today

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What is the ACCA?
ACCA Study Programme
The Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA) is the largest and
fastest-growing global professional
accountancy body with over 162,000
members and 428,000 students in 173
countries.
The ACCA Qualification is designed to
equip you with the skills you need to
become a complete finance professional
and work your way to the top. As a
fast-growing global professional
accountancy body with over 100 years
of experience, the ACCA has built a
reputation for excellence that is
recognised by employers both in Malta
and around the world.
Why study for the ACCA
qualification?
The ACCA Qualification is one of the most
highly respected and valued qualifications
available internationally. It is a globally
recognised accountancy qualification. It is
a badge of quality and professionalism,
and ensures that your knowledge and
skills are of the highest professional
standard. Gaining such a qualification is
evidence that the holder possesses skills
and knowledge which are in high demand
by employers in industry, banking,
auditing, and consulting, as well as other
professions like taxation and law.
ACCA’s qualifications are benchmarked
against education levels around the world.
So by choosing ACCA, you choose
qualifications that have been independently
quality checked.

8. What will you study?

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ACCA provides the skills and knowledge relevant to any business, which means that ACCA members are
free to choose which type of accountancy role they wish to pursue. A strong focus on professional values,
ethics and good governance ensures that you develop values that are deeply aligned with EY’s.
ACCA Study Programme
Competency Areas
Corporate Reporting; Leadership and Management; Strategy and Innovation; Financial Management;
Sustainable Management Accounting; Taxation; Audit and Assurance; Governance, Risk and Control;
Stakeholder Relationship Management; Professionalism and Ethics
Fundamentals
Stage (9 papers)
F1 – Accounting in Business
F2 – Management Accounting
F3 – Stakeholder Relationship Skills
F4 – Corporate and Business Law
F5 – Performance Management
F6 – Taxation
F7 – Financial Reporting
F8 – Audit and Assurance
F9 – Financial Management
Professional
Stage (5 papers)
P1 – Professional Accountant
P2 – Corporate Reporting
P3 – Business Analysis
Options
(2 papers to be completed)
P4 – Advanced Financial Management
P5 – Advanced Performance Management
P6 – Advanced Taxation
P7 – Business Analysis

10. Starting your ACCA journey
with EY

11. The EY ACCA Programme has been carefully designed to provide you with the optimal mix of
study and work experience. You will be guided through your development by an experienced
member of staff who will act as your counsellor – a key part of the EYU development
framework. Training is provided by BPP Malta – who have trained professionals in the field
for over 30 years.
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Phase 1
(All Fundamental papers + P1)
ACCA Study Programme
The programme starts with a structured
full-time study programme for the
foundation stages of the course that
help develop your knowledge and skills.
Examination blocks are interspaced with
20 weeks of work experience, split
across 4 separate 5 week periods. They
are designed to build upon the
knowledge gained, enabling you to put
theory into practice. Best of all, they
count towards the 3 year accountancy
experience requirements needed to
obtain Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
status.
Phase 2
(P2, P3 + 2 options)
With your technical skills now finely
honed, the focus of the programme now
changes to developing that vital work
experience. You will commence full-time
employment within one of our service
lines with your counsellor guiding you
through the transition. With early
responsibility and the support and
training to grow, you'll build the
confidence to pursue your goals.
Exposed to a wide range of clients, you
can expect to develop your networks,
collaborate with specialists, and learn
from mentors. Fully paid study and
educational leave are provided during
this period to ensure you complete your
ACCA qualification in the shortest period
of time.

12. What’s on offer?

13. Students following the EY ACCA Programme are offered an appealing financial package. Phase
One provides students with a rewarding monthly stipend. A competitive salary is provided once
full time employment starts at Phase Two of the Programme. Students also benefit from:
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Learning:
• Fully-paid ACCA tuition fees (tuition
provided by BPP Professional
Education Malta, an ACCA Platinum
Approved Learning Partner)
• Full tuition programme for each paper
• Study guides and course materials
• Fully paid work experience at EY
• Training, mentoring and coaching from
senior EY professionals
Revision:
• Full revision programme courses for each
paper
• Mock exam + feedback + tips for each
paper
• Fully paid study leave during Phase Two
(5 full days per paper)
Examination:
• Fully paid leave on the day of the exam
during Phase Two (1 full day)
• Feedback on performance + advice from
EY Counsellor

14. Apply
Email our HR Manager at michael.mifsud@mt.ey.com as
soon as possible to schedule an interview
Interview
You will be invited to attend an interview to determine if you
are a good fit for the EY ACCA Programme
Wherever your career takes you, the place you start out will shape your career for years to come. By
choosing EY, you’ll be investing in your future – to become whatever you want to be. We’ll give you the
flexibility to explore different opportunities, so you can create a career that matches your ambition and
your life goals.
How to apply
Howtoapply
Join us
10 successful candidates will receive an offer
to join the EY ACCA Programme, commencing
in the summer of 2015
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15. About EY

16. EY is a global leader in assurance tax, transaction and advisory services with 190,000 people in 150
countries. In Malta, over 200 people, comprising some of the best professionals in the industry
deliver exceptional service to a portfolio of prestigious clients. We are working hard to become
tomorrow’s industry leaders’ employers of choice. We do this by developing outstanding leaders who
team up to deliver on our promises to our stakeholders. In this way we play a key role in building a
better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.
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Assurance
Always changing, always stimulating
Our Assurance services help our clients
meet their reporting requirements by
providing an independent and objective
examination of the financial statements
for review by investors and other
stakeholders. Working in diverse teams,
you’ll learn first-hand about a range of
different businesses and industry sectors.
You’ll gain valuable insight into how
companies work and the factors that
influence business performance.
Tax
Complex issues, ingenious thinking
Our Tax services help our clients to meet
all the tax reporting requirements relating
to their industry, business activities and
operating locations in the most financially
efficient way. If you like using the creative
side of your brain to solve tough problems
and you thrive in a rapidly changing,
international environment in which a
diverse group of people bring many
perspectives, then Tax is right for you.
Our Service Lines
Advisory
Improving the way business work
Our Advisory services professionals assist
organisations to grow, innovate, protect
and optimise their business performance.
Depending on which area of Advisory you
choose, you could help clients to improve
their performance, identify and mitigate
business risk, support EU funded
opportunities, undertake research, provide
regulatory insight or mitigate IT Risk. To be
successful you’ll need commercial acumen
and an analytical mind.
Transaction Advisory Services
Strategic capital management
Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)
professionals advise organisations on
strategies to raise, invest, optimise and
preserve capital. It’s a dynamic,
forward-looking and wide-ranging
environment spanning Transaction
Support, Project Finance, Valuation &
Business Modelling and Mergers &
Acquisitions. To succeed in TAS, you need
keen problem-solving skills as you help
companies evaluate, structure and execute
their most important deals.

17. Shaping your development

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As an award-winning global employer, we offer much more than just technical training. You’ll
have a counsellor who’ll put time and effort into becoming an expert in you and your career
development. They’ll work with you to find the career path that will take you in the right
direction. You’ll progress fast here because we provide our people with the highest quality
feedback and support.
On-the-job coaching
On-the-job coaching helps you gain a
broader perspective, increase clarity
and address particular issues and
challenges. This practical, ongoing
learning will improve your performance
and help you get things right - the first
time. Working with a colleague who can
coach you on a work-related issue will
often help you gain deeper insight into
your own performance. It’s one of the
best ways to gain practical knowledge
that you’ll use time and time again.
Counselling
career development
In addition to performance reviews,
career development conversations are
also an important aspect of coaching at
EY. These conversations should challenge
you to explore your individual interests,
aspirations, needs and options. They also
create meaningful goals — both from an
annual and a longer-term perspective.
Counselling
performance reviews
Performance conversations allow you and
your counsellor to look back and evaluate
your performance by bringing together and
considering multiple views. They’re an
excellent way to identify where to focus your
development efforts — so your next
assignment can help you improve
performance further.
Mentoring
Mentoring provides support, insights and
practical advice on a variety of
professional development and career
topics. At EY, we encourage our
experienced professionals to provide
mentoring to less experienced colleagues,
through initiatives such as the Career
Advisor program.

19. Life at EY

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At EY, our culture is built on a simple motto: One part professional, one part personal. We’ve created an
environment that values the whole person and provides the right amount of flexibility so all employees can
spend time on the things that truly drive them. We believe that this approach provides EY people with the
balance they need to succeed.
At EY you’ll:
Enjoy flexibility that grows
with you
At EY, flexibility is not one–size-fits-all.
We’ll help you to balance your work and
personal responsibilities with different
flexible work arrangement options that
are appropriate to you and your role.
Feel recognised
We celebrate our amazing people who
bring their energy and dedication to work
to make a positive impact. For example,
our ’Chairman’s Value Award’ recognises
special people who truly live our values
and imbue our passion to make EY a great
place to work.
Feel included
In our inclusive work environment, we’ll
listen to and value your opinion. You’ll be
encouraged to build strong relationships
across the world and seek diverse opinions.
You’ll gain perspective and insights that
will help you provide better answers for
your clients.
Give back
EY has shown on-going commitment to
sharing the responsibility of caring for the
community. Whether it’s local businesses,
disadvantaged people or the environment,
we are committed to give back to those in
need. Together we can make a difference.
Enjoy the social side of things
The EY Sports and Social Committee is always
organising fun activities that keep us
entertained. From sporting events, to free
office lunches to after work drinks – there’s
always something happening at EY.
Career progression
We use industry research to benchmark our
salaries at a competitive level for all our
people. So, as well as the training,
development and support you would expect,
you can feel confident that you’ll be
rewarded competitively too.

21. Workplace of the Future

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At EY, we are committed to providing
our employees with the very best work
environment. And we are doing so by
building a Workplace of the Future – one
that encourages collaboration and
flexiblilty, somewhere where great
people who form part of our borderless
teams can truly excel.
Taking a leaf out of Google’s book, the
new workspace will energise employees
and feature formal and informal
workspaces utilising the latest in
ergonomic design theories and the latest
technologies. By deploying a variety of
workspace options, powered by a mix of
collaborative technology tools,
Workplace of the Future is all about truly
redefining and enhancing how we work
at EY.
Our main ambition is to create a fun
place to work, shifting the focus from
where we work to how we work. It will
create a trust-based and output driven
work environment with the aim of
developing a better work-life balance. A
place which employees are proud to call
their office.
Our Workplace of the Future office will
be completed in 2015. It will be
sustainable, maximising natural light and
using paperless technologies to
reinforce our commitment to the
environment.

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