We are joined by Susan van der Valk, CA(SA) and partner of MGI Bass Gordon, and heading up the Family Office and Cloud Accounting services businesses.We chat about her journey from trainee to partner – the setbacks, the grit, and the practical exam and study techniques that helped her get there – plus how she now builds family-office and cloud accounting solutions for clients as a partner.We also chat about:Studying part-time through UNISA;Failing her first board exam;Her 15-minute rule for study and work efficiency;The jump from manager to partner;How important it is to know your “why” and not compare journeys, and more. Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
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Overcoming the Bias | Oyena Dyasi
Today, we are joined by Oyena Dyasi, CA(SA) & Christocentric financial analyst in consulting. We chat about the mindset and beliefs to beat the bias and overcome discrimination that may affect you in your career.We also chat about:The pros and cons of audit articles;Lessons from failing CTA and working part-time to fund her studies;Learning to take ownership over your effort; What it took for her to be a SAICA global difference maker;Value-cantered leadership and how to become one;How she has approached mentorship in her career;The Young Professionals Hub development, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out the Young Professionals hub_________________________________________Connect with Oyena on LinkedIn_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
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The Key to Building Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn | Uwais Asmal
We are joined by Uwais Asmal, CA(SA), CFO, and host of Too ways to skin a CAt.We chat about what it takes for you to build your personal brand on LinkedIn.We also chat about:His eclectic experience in various accounting paths;Lessons in trying and failing;Taking risks and starting Too Ways to Skin A CAt;The power of networking and building relationships;The value of a reputable brand on your CV;The 20-hour rule of skills acquisition, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out Too ways to skin a CAt_________________________________________Connect with Uwais on LinkedIn_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
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The Dangers of Blind Work | Lehlohonolo Makhetha
Today, we are joined Lehlohonolo Makhetha – Bachelor of Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg. We chat about the dangerous trap of blind work that many aspiring CAs found themselves in in their studies.We also chat about:Academic traineeship;The bridging CTA programme at UJ;His greatest mistakes in his studies and how you can avoid them;Why perfectionism is killing your performance;How the obstacle is the way, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out Feenix to raise funds for your studies: https://feenix.org/_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
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The Story of Mr Tough Guy - The People Person | Kgotso Lestela
Today we are joined by Motlalekgosto Lestela, 3rd year BCom Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria and former committee member of House CA.We chat about the story behind his nickname, Mr Tough guy and the people-centred philosophy underpinning his career. We also chat about:His purpose for becoming a CA;The experience he gained as leader of outreach in House CALessons from his big four vac work experience, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
Many of us hope and believe that "it will end in CA(SA)". However, we forget that the destination is only the tip of the iceberg; and that the journey is an integral part of the dream.
This journey is what differentiates us, it is what defines us, and it is what binds us.
It is what transforms us into CAs(SA).
But what lies on the trail to the summit of CA(SA)? Undoubtedly, inspiring stories, heartfelt passion, and trailblazing perspectives. There is still so much more to showcase and uncover...
Hence, this is an exploration of the mountainous and arduous path towards CA(SA).
This is The Road to CA.
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