Deloitte will transform its training for junior auditors as AI automates many entry-level tasks. Starting in September, new audit staff will receive enhanced training in communication and problem-solving, alongside AI tool usage. They will also complete 12 of the 14 associate chartered accountant (ACA) exams in their first year, gaining more study days. Allee Bonnard, managing partner for audit and assurance, said this approach allows joiners to “get the right training upfront and then get to work on more interesting work earlier on in their careers.” Deloitte employs around 1,500 graduates annually, despite a decline in graduate roles across the sector.
