There were 53 per cent female that were represented in the Trainee Audit Scheme in the 2009/10 financial year. The males were about 47 per cent in the year under review. The higher percentage (97.3 per cent) is representation from disadvantaged communities which include 88.7 per cent of Africans, 3.3 per cent of Coloured, and 5.3 per cent of Indians. Although the trainee auditors mentioned to the Committee some of the challenges they faced with studies while they are on the job training, they remain excited and overjoyed to form part of the AGSA Trainee Audit Scheme.