AGSA is the feasible training ground for talented people who wish to obtain a professional auditing qualification through the Trainee Scheme, to receive technical training and practical experience, which enables them, becoming audit professionals. There are three policies that were developed and approved by AGSA that guides the Trainee Scheme, namely: the academic progress policy, the trainee auditor study leave policy and the external bursary policy. All provinces are represented in recruiting trainee auditors although progress has been slow. Gauteng province presently dominates the intake of trainees. AGSA continues to monitor the race and gender profile of trainee auditors.