Listen to our latest ICAS podcast episode focusing on the support offered by the ICAS Foundation.Hazel Smith CA shares her journey from studying economics and finance at the University of Strathclyde to the present day, where she works in external audit for Bentley’s Chartered Accountants in Brisbane.Hazel has been able to fulfil a life dream of he…

The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety.Many of us experience feelings of anxiety. It's not uncommon to face many uncertainties and challenges in our lives, and anxiety is a natural response to such pressures.Listen to our latest ICAS podcast episode, hosted by Jonny Jacobs CA, Finance Director of Starbucks, ICAS Council me…

Indy Singh Hothi CA, ICAS President speaks to Sharon Maina, Accounts and Audit Trainee, Martin Aitken & Co. In this episode, Sharon shares her experience of what it was like to study her ICAS qualifications during the pandemic and the many lessons she's taken away from that stage in her learning journey. Sharon also tells Indy about her experience …

Listen to ICAS President, Indy Singh Hothi, ICAS President, talk to Ken Okoroafor CA. Ken and his wife Mary are the Founders of The Humble Penny. They aim to help others achieve financial independence and create financial joy in their lives. This podcast episode delves into the work of the Humble Penny, Ken's definition of an entrepreneur and the i…

Listen to the latest ICAS podcast episode to find out more about sustainability reporting and why it is so important. Indy Singh Hothi CA, ICAS President speaks to Carol Adams CA, Professor of Accounting at Durham University Business School and Chair of the ICAS Sustainability Panel about her extensive knowledge on how sustainability data reporting…

On this episode of the podcast, Indy is joined by Founder and Coordinator of 25x25, Tara Cemlyn-Jones.Tara discusses the mission of 25x25 to have 25 women CEOs in the FTSE100 by 2025 and 25% of the FTSE thereafter, the power of data in driving diversity and how CAs can be champions for a balanced society. Tara is also Non-Executive Director at Cros…

Carole Pyke shares her advice on what goes into making an authentic and successful personal brand.Carole Pyke is the Sparkle Navigator. Fresh from her fantastic session at the CA Summit, Carole is a personal brand evangelist who believes that your personal brand is the key to unlocking the door to success.Carole works with determined leaders, entre…

As the COP26 draws closer, Indy sat down with Mardi McBrien, the Managing Director of the CDSB, to hear her predictions for the conference, the considerations companies need to make to reach ‘net zero’, and how CAs can help save the planet.Mardi has played a leading role in driving the integration of climate and environmental information into corpo…

Matthew Halstead, Trustee and Co-Creator of sidekick, joins Indy for an open discussion about mental health, the importance of community and reaching a 'career pivot'.Matt lives in Hampshire with his wife and daughter. Previously a Samaritans volunteer, he loves an open and honest mental health chat which lead him to co-create the sidekick charity,…

This Mental Health Awareness Week Indy chats to Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Mental Health Foundation Aisha Sheikh-Anene about reconnecting with nature, the importance of communicating and the effect the pandemic has had on mental wellbeing.Aisha trained as a Chartered Accountant with the National Audit Office, auditing the UK Government a…

Craig Brice CA, Chief Information Officer at PwC Canada, joins Indy from Toronto to discuss how the Big Four firm adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lasting effects the pandemic will have on technology and his predictions for key trends in emerging tech.Craig started his career as a Chartered Accountant in Scotland before moving into information…

This International Women’s Day, Sumati Sharma CA, Partner – Aviation at Oliver Wyman, joins Indy to discuss her work to improve gender equality, the importance of transparency in business and founding the Women in Aviation & Aerospace Charter, which is committed to creating a more balanced and fair industry for women.Prior to joining Oliver Wyman, …

ICAS Vice President Indy Hothi CA is interviewed by ICAS Deputy President Bruce Pritchard CA about his humanitarian work, his year as Vice President and keeping active during lockdown.Indy Hothi CA is currently the co-founder of Upside Projects, a consultancy and venture builder which provides strategic advice on digital transformation, innovation …

ICAS President Catherine Burnet joins Indy to discuss how ICAS has served Members during the pandemic, her passion for diversity in the profession and her predictions for 2021. Catherine, who is also a member of the Financial Services Advisory Board to Scottish Government, was confirmed as President for 2020 at the ICAS Annual General Meeting on Fr…

Indy sits down with Suzy Kerton CA for a conversation about starting a business from scratch and having the courage to reach high. Suzy trained with Baker Tilly where she cut her teeth as an Audit Supervisor before joining accounting software provider Clear Books as their CFO. It was during her time here that Suzy saw the vast potential that cloud …

Indy Hothi CA is joined by Vue International CFO Alison Cornwell CA to discuss the future of talent in the profession, the importance of 'soft skills' and enduring allure of a trip to the cinema. Alison qualified as a CA with Coopers & Lybrand Glasgow in 1990 and spent 5 years in corporate finance in London before joining Disney’s International TV …

Indy Hothi CA sits down with ICAS CEO Bruce Cartwright CA to discuss trust in the profession, the work ICAS is undertaking to support global sustainability and the future of the CA qualification.Bruce qualified as a CA in 1989 and spent the majority of his career operating within PwC’s restructuring team and across a diverse range of industries.An …

Indy Hothi CA is joined by One Young CA 2019 winner Hamisha Mehta CA to discuss diversity in the profession, the importance of a sustainable mindset in businesses and her OYCA win.Hamisha qualified with EY before moving to United Biscuits as the company’s Group Financial Planning Manager.Following the creation of pladis, which brought together bran…

CA Agenda host and ICAS Vice President Indy Hothi CA is joined by CEO of The Elders, David Nussbaum CA, to discuss his views on trust in the 'post-trust society' and how CAs can help to restore faith in 'the system'.David qualified with PwC before moving into private equity with a role at 3i.From there he went on to become the Finance Director of m…

Indy sits down with Starbucks Finance Director EMEA Jonny Jacobs CA to discuss his work championing mental fitness in the workplace. This episode was recorded in November 2019.Jonny trained with KPMG where he first experienced working with clients in the food and drinks industry. He then moved on to spend time at Heineken and John Menzies before jo…

Indy is joined by ICAS President Mike McKeon CA to discuss trust in audit, the future of the profession and his time as President. This episode was recorded in December 2019. Mike was confirmed as President for 2019 and is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at National Express.Mike has previously been Group Finance …