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Preparing for the NAO assessment centre
Our recruitment process for this year’s intake is coming to an end: only one more assessment centre to go. For those of you attending the assessment day next week, we’ve Read more…
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International audits: The United Nations
Although most of the time I’m allocated to the Department of Health and related bodies’ audits, there are opportunities to be involved in audits for our international clients. The past Read more…
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The Trainee Forum: Make your trainee voice heard
Soon after I first joined the office at the annual jamboree I was introduced to a ‘student rep’. My initial thought was one of intrigue as I immediately had visions of Read more…
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Life in the Newcastle office
As I’ve (probably) mentioned in one of my previous posts, unlike most of the other bloggers on here I work in the Newcastle office rather than in London. I chose Read more…
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Preparing for final audit
31 March marks the end of another financial year, and our audit clients close their ledgers and are starting the process of preparing their accounts. This means that the Easter Read more…
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Learnfest ’14: A week full of learning, tips and tricks
Two weeks ago the NAO hosted Learnfest, an annual week-long festival dedicated to learning and development. There was a great atmosphere around the office and the corridors had even been decorated Read more…
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Fluorescent jackets and a HGV cab: Cycle safety event at the NAO
I’ve already revealed that I am a keen cyclist and that I take the opportunity to cycle to work when I am based in the office (or at the client next Read more…
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Top tips… for someone starting the programme (part 2)
You might have already come across the first part of my thoughts on how to make life as a trainee a bit better. As said in my last post, my words of Read more…