PwC YES Programme is a unique collaboration between the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and PwC, one of the Big four firms, to upskill select ambitious and forward-thinking young students and empower them with the knowledge, skills and mindset to enter the workforce of the future.
This is your opportunity to supercharge your career. In just 2.5 years, as a YES student, you can become an ACCA Affiliate, earn a Diploma in VAT, a certificate in IFRS, a certificate in AI, master Excel, PowerBi and employability skills, complete virtual internships with some of the worlds’ leading organisation and more!
You will get access to industry experts from the world of digital and finance, develop business acumen through interactions with corporate professionals, engage with like-minded peers to expand your vision and ambition, and learn from training veterans from across the PwC regional network.
Who is it for?
This is the right choice for you if you are a high school graduate or a university graduate aspiring towards a career in accountancy and finance. You will thrive if you are someone with the vision to think differently and the ambition to pursue a career-oriented path to achieve your goals.
Are you eligible for the YES programme?
You can apply for the YES programme if you meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 16 years on 1st December of the year of application
- Academic criteria:
- GCE A-Level BBB
- CBSE or equivalent 85%
- International Baccalaureate 24 points or above
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma MMM
- FBISE grade 12 or equivalent 85%
- GCSE 340 UCAS points or equivalent
- Note: Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, you must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 Academic, with no element below 6.
A YES student graduates to become a complete finance and accounting professional.You will enter the competitive job-market with a real edge - multiple qualifications under your belt, and practical skills in-demand by all organizations.
ACCA training
The Knowledge module introduces you to the main areas of financial and management accounting while the Skills module covers the main technical areas that accountants are expected to know. You will study through Fundamental Levels F1 to F9 then Professional module.
The Strategic Professional module is divided into two parts: Essentials and Options. Both parts of the Strategic Professional module have been set at the same ability level as a Masters degree.
It will explore more advanced professional skills, techniques and values. These are required at a senior level by accountants working in an advisory or consultancy role.
Sage Qualification
You will learn how to manage employees and payroll processing in the run up to payday, as well as sales, suppliers, inventory and VAT. This is an online module supplemented by e-learning resources such as workbooks, e-books, practice simulations and self-test activities with model answers.
Virtual Internships and Job Simulations
Our programme offers free job simulations designed by the world's top employers. Engage in interactive exercises that mimic real-world job tasks and role-play scenarios. Perfect to gain practical experience and to enhance their skills in a risk-free environment.
Under the YES programme, students will get the opportunity to intern on multiple projects via bite-sized virtual experience programmes with world’s leading organisations.
A YES student graduates to become a complete finance and accounting professional.You will enter the competitive job-market with a real edge - multiple qualifications under your belt, and practical skills in-demand by all organizations.
Internship Opportunities
We have collaborated with globally recognised organisations to give the graduates of our programme the enhanced opportunities to secure internships with these prestigious partners, further developing their skills and career prospects.
Beyond this 2 top performers of the YES programme will get the opportunity to intern full-time at PwC’s Academy!
Employability Training
Divided into three levels (foundation, intermediate and advanced), the training is based on the Employability Competency framework and will cover a number of themes: critical thinking, creativity, initiative, problem-solving, risk assessment, decision-taking, and constructive management of feelings. You will learn skills in employability, interview skills and personal development, as well as workplace skills such as report writing, problem-solving, negotiation skills, planning and commercial awareness.
UAE VAT Compliance Diploma
With the introduction of VAT across the region, professionals will need to be able to interpret and apply it practically. You will gain an in-depth practical knowledge of the VAT legislation, understand the principles of VAT and the application of the framework as it applies in the UAE.
Certificate in IFRS (CertIFR)
PwC Academy CERTIFR programme will help you develop a working knowledge of IFRS; how to apply them and the key concepts and principles that underpin the latest standards. You will learn about the structure and framework of international accounting, know how to apply the standards to key elements of financial reports as well as identify and apply disclosure requirements for companies in order to prepare group financial statements.
Intro to Python and AI Training
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) becoming an essential part of organizations, you will learn how to apply various approaches and algorithms to solve business problems. Follow a methodical workflow to develop sound solutions, use open-source, off-the-shelf tools to develop, test, and deploy those solutions, and ensure that they protect the privacy of users.
MS Excel Training
You will learn the fundamentals of computerized accounting software and detailed advanced budgeting with forecasting, importing/exporting data, excel integration, e-payments, and the ability to design and manipulate detailed management reports.
PowerBi Training
PoweBi is an advanced and integrated self-service business intelligence system. Creating, analysing and mastering PowerBi reports is an in-demad skill by organisations across the globe nowadays.You will learn how to analyse data and present actionabble information to help corporate executives, business managers and other end users make more infrared business decisions.
A YES student graduates to become a complete finance and accounting professional.You will enter the competitive job-market with a real edge - multiple qualifications under your belt, and practical skills in-demand by all organizations.
Earn an MSc (Optional)
At the end of the programme, you will have the option to apply for the MSc in Professional Accountancy with the University of London.
Course structure
More about the professional bodies:
ACCA
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. They aim to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.To learn more about the professional body, click here.
To learn more about the ACCA qualification please click here.
Certnexus
CertNexus is a global certification body of vendor-neutral, emerging technology certifications and micro-credentials for Business, Data, Development, IT, and Security professionals.You can learn more about the qualification here.
CertNexus partners with leading companies to produce, market, distribute, and service CertNexus emerging technology training and certification solutions globally. Learn more here.
ATT
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is the leading professional body for providing UK tax compliance services. Their primary charitable objective is to promote education and the study of tax administration and practice. One of the key aims of ATT is to provide an appropriate qualification for individuals who undertake tax compliance work. ATT has over 8,300 Members and Fellows, and over 5,000 students. Members use the practising title ‘Taxation Technician’ or ‘Taxation Technician (Fellow)’ respectively. To know more about ATT, please click here: https://www.att.org.uk/
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Schedule
- YES 2024 - DubaiYES 2024 - Dubai44100 AED44100 AED
- YES 2024 - Abu DhabiYES 2024 - Abu Dhabi44100 AED44100 AED
The YES programme was instrumental in building my technical skills and industry knowledge, while completing my ACCA and earning a Bachelor's degree alongside. It also gave me the platform to demonstrate my potential.
Karl George - Assurance Associate at PwC Middle EastThis programme is a smart option because besides technical assistance, we are also groomed with technical and soft skills that make you job ready."
Shweta Manoj - YES student at PwC AcademyThe YES Programme is the perfect programme for high school graduates looking to make the best use of their time after school. The accelerated ACCA schedule, the training and the ten month internship will provide the right kickstart for your…
Dibin Joy - Accountant at Orient Irrigation Services LLCI believe the YES Programme has helped us get ahead of the curve. We were able to meet and learn from senior professionals, who were both academic and industry experts. Our lectures are interactive, packed with activities, projects and technical…
Malvika Guntur - Assurance Associate at Ernst and YoungThe YES Programme ticks all three boxes for me: education, ambition, and opportunity. It gave me the opportunity to work and study with some of the most talented professionals in the industry.
Kimberly Tozana - Analytics & Sales at Bloomberg LP
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