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The Road to CA PodcastThe Key to Building Your Personal Brand On LinkedIn | Uwais AsmalWe 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...2025-07-2756 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe Dangers of Blind Work | Lehlohonolo MakhethaToday, 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 wi...2025-07-2040 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe Story of Mr Tough Guy - The People Person | Kgotso LestelaToday 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-madala2025-07-1337 min
The Road to CA PodcastBelieve In Yourself | Jayde van Staden Pt2Once more, we are joined by Jayde van Staden, CA(SA), MCom FR, Analysis and Governance (FRAG), and senior lecturer at the Institute of Accounting Sciences. We chat about why and how you can back yourself to get over the finish line.We also chat about:How to overcome imposter syndrome every day;Why there is no "model" CA;How empathy can smooth every interaction in your life;The Journey to CA & PGD-Slay community, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out CA_Slay_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:2025-07-0638 min
The Road to CA PodcastBelieve In Yourself | Jayde van Staden Pt2Once more, we are joined by Jayde van Staden, CA(SA), MCom FR, Analysis and Governance (FRAG), and senior lecturer at the Institute of Accounting Sciences. We chat about why and how you can back yourself to get over the finish line.We also chat about:How to overcome imposter syndrome every day;Why there is no "model" CA;How empathy can smooth every interaction in your life;The Journey to CA & PGD-Slay community, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out CA_Slay_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:2025-07-0638 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow She Discovered Herself in Her 20s | Jayde van Staden Pt1We are joined by Jayde van Staden, CA(SA), MCom FR, Analysis and Governance (FRAG), and senior lecturer at the Institute of Accounting Sciences. We chat about she navigated the soul-searching journey of her 20s and came out with a new invigorated sense of purpose and passion.We also chat about:Teaching in Thailand;How she navigated her own path to discover the CA journey;The default disposition of 'no' of the world;How your mindset shapes the world around you;The power of the law of attraction, and more;Enjoy!2025-06-2928 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe Art of Strategy in Business | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt3Once more, we are joined by Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia CA(SA), founder and editor of myCAhub and one of the youngest ever Top-35-under-35 finalists in 2022.We also chat about:Why you need to fall in love with the problem, not the solution;The correct frame of mind when selling as a CA;Ethics and how it actually manifest in our organizations;Accountability vs responsibility in South Africa and the tragedy of the commons problem we has as a result;Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple...2025-06-2240 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Make the Most of Your Articles | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt2Again, we are joined by Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia CA(SA), founder and editor of myCAhub and one of the youngest ever Top-35-under-35 finalists in 2022.We chat about how to maximize the growth in your articles on the road to CA(SA) and most importantly, turn that frown upside down and see the bright side of your articles.We also chat about:The universal language of accounting;How the VBS bank audit scandal transpired;The social skill of giving people choices;What myCAhub is and how it started, and more.Enjoy!2025-06-1538 min
The Road to CA PodcastWhy You Should Probably Be A CA | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt1Today, we are joined by Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia CA(SA), founder and editor of myCAhub and was the youngest Top-35-under-35 finalist in 2022.We demystify thing this called Chartered Accountancy - what it is, what it means to be a CA(SA), and why it is such a coveted designation, not just in South Africa, but the world.We also chat about:The curses of early academic excellence;Lessons from his brief stint as a journalist;His values-based approach to work and life;Why knowledge is only part of power, and more....2025-06-0845 min
The Road to CA PodcastCA(SA) Will Develop Your Character | Roshan ParbhoodasWe are joined by Roshan Parboodhas, Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria. We chat about how your university studies and the overall CA journey shapes, not just our minds but our mettle – our character that enables us to become the difference makers of tomorrow.We also chat about:How to exit your comfort zone and expand your social circles;Language appropriate for cultivating a growth mindset;The three types of failure and why you must increase your good failure rate;The RAMP model for dealing with failure; His COVID-19 he...2025-06-0154 min
The Road to CA PodcastCA(SA) Alone Is Not Enough | Kevin Botes Pt2Once more, we are joined by Kevin Botes, the best photographer you’ve never met, CA(SA), corporate content creator, founder of Meek Media and host of The Shift Podcast. We chat about why the CA qualification alone may not be enough to be successful and how you can differentiate yourself as a CA in 2025 and beyond.We also chat about:The value of the CA brand for your career;Pros and cons of the CA qualification as a baseline for entrepreneurship;The risks of "secure" employment; Viewing yourself as a holding company as a c...2025-05-2543 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow Networking Can Improve Your Marks | Kevin Botes Pt1Today, we are joined by Kevin Botes, the best photographer you’ve never met, CA(SA), corporate content creator, founder of Meek Media and host of The Shift Podcast.We chat about how networking might be a missing piece in your study success.We also chat about:The crux of why maths skills are key for accounting;How he survived accounting without having done it in high school;Limiting academic beliefs that he had to overcome to excel;The seven degrees of separation in networking, and more;Enjoy!_________________________________________Co...2025-05-1832 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow Luck Made Him the Best in Excel In the World | Pieter Pienaar Pt2Once more, we are joined by Pieter Pienaar, academic trainee at the University of Pretoria and aspiring CA. After obtaining his degree with distinction and completing his postgraduate studies at UP ranked 2nd in the world in the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Championship (MECC) in Las Vegas in 2024.We chat about how he went on to become one of the worlds best, competing on the global stage through a combination of a tablespoon of determined preparation and effort, a dash of sheer brilliance and a sprinkle of good old luck.We also chat about:How...2025-05-1135 min
The Road to CA PodcastYour Modules Are Just Mental Models | Pieter Pienaar Pt1We are joined by Pieter Pienaar, academic trainee at the University of Pretoria and aspiring CA. After graduating with distinction and completing postgraduate studies at UP, ranked 2nd in the world in the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Championship in Las Vegas in 2024. We chat about the incredible value of your studies, not just as qualifications to land an amazing job but as the frameworks and mental modules that mould your thinking in the world.We also chat about:How to systematically unpack the complexity of test papers;Why value creation is the crux of your...2025-05-0445 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe CEO of Old School's Lessons From Running a R100-million Clothing Brand | Daneel SteinmannWe are joined by Daneel Steinmann, founder of Old School, South Africa’s premium leisurewear and aspirational supporters’ brand, CA(SA) and SAICA Top35under35 winner of the Impact category for 2024.We chat about all things entrepreneurship, Old School and business.We also chat about:Why you shouldn’t just do what you’re passionate about;How he was involved in starting up a new company in his articles;Finding your values and strengths in your professional career;The significance of simplified reporting in business;Hiring lessons for founders and business owners;Africa’s entreprene...2025-04-2757 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Build the Courage to Be Yourself | Walter Madondo Pt2Again, we are joined by Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria, Walter Madondo.We chat about how you can pierce through the noise and find the strength to be yourself in every environment you find yourself in.We also chat about:How family office planning can improve family governance;Why being yourself is a matter of being your best;Approaching your studies like a 9-5;Why university is the best place to try things and make mistakes;The cocaine-kale phone protocol to fight phone addiction, and more....2025-04-2047 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Unlock Your Hidden Potential | Walter Madondo Pt1Today, we are joined by Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria, Walter Madondo. We chat about how you can step into your latent potential with who you are and what you have today.We also chat about:The power of perspective on your potential and your standards;How he uses his faith to cultivate a formidable fortitude;The magnitude of the CA designation in Zimbabwe;Lessons of leadership from his father;The difference between management and administration;Being task-oriented vs time-oriented, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________2025-04-1351 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe Key Habits of Balance You Need For Study Success | Udo Bohmer Pt2Once again, we are joined by Udo Bohmer, now senior audit assistant at Deloitte and aspiring CA who finished 2nd in his CTA class at the University of Pretoria and placed 3rd in the SAICA ITC in 2024.We chat about the key habit you need for a balanced study approach to optimize for longevity in your learning.We also chat about:Why you should always aim to be busy;How to stay energetic throughout your study sessions;How to write tests effectively;Quantity, quality and cumulative study time;Consistency over intensity;A day in...2025-04-0635 min
The Road to CA PodcastCA(SA) Is Your Ticket To Endless Possibility | Udo Bohmer Pt1Today we are joined by Udo Bohmer, now senior audit assistant at Deloitte and aspiring CA. He finished 2nd in his CTA class at the University of Pretoria and placed 3rd in the SAICA ITC in 2024.We chat about the versatility and magnitude of the CA(SA) qualification.We also chat about:His journey on the road to becoming a top student;The loss leader pricing strategy in business;How to never forget what you learn;The power of learning how to connect building blocks in your studies;The power of positivity for your...2025-03-3029 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Build a Private Equity Network | Tlhogi DubeToday, we are joined by private equity and corporate finance professional, deal executive, and CA(SA), Tlhogi Dube.We chat about how he has built his business and life network in fun, interesting, and practical ways, and how you can too.We also chat about:Skills you need to become a private equity professional;His experience in the UK as an investment banking professional;Selling lessons from his sales experience selling Wi-Fi door-to-door;The struggle of feeling fulfilled in professional services, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on...2025-03-2342 min
The Road to CA PodcastDistance Yourself From Failure By Diversifying Your Identity | Naairah Motala Pt3Once more, we are joined by Naairah Motala, CA(SA), Chief Operating Officer and Director at Ascension Capital Partners, a majority Black owned private equity fund manager headquartered in Pretoria.We chat about how you can distance yourself from the downsides of failure by diversifying your identity.We also chat about:Why you should not work remotely in the early stages of your career;The power of teaching for your learning;Declarative informative vs procedural information;The Ascension Accelerate private equity internship;The performance, process, purpose ladder of career progression, and more....2025-03-1638 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Avoid Burnout | Naairah Motala Pt2We are joined by Naairah Motala, CA(SA), Chief Operating Officer and Director at Ascension Capital Partners, a majority Black owned private equity fund manager headquartered in Pretoria.We chat about how you can avoid burnout and approach your CA journey for a sustainable finish at the end of it all.We also chat about:The value that investors bring other than money;Proprietary deal flow and networking in private equity;Value creation vs value capture;The scale of sacrifice and meaning;Sleep's importance for your productivity and learning, and more.Enjoy!2025-03-0942 min
The Road to CA PodcastWhat is Private Equity? | Naairah Motala Pt1We are joined by Naairah Motala, CA(SA), Chief Operating Officer and Director at Ascension Capital Partners, a majority Black owned private equity fund manager headquartered in Pretoria.We discuss this incredible vehicle for growth and change in business called private equity.We also chat about:Her journey into private equity;The significance of due diligence and character due diligence;The word-to-image barrier;Memory palaces for enhanced memory and learning;Why native speakers of Asian languages are good at math, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with Naairah on LinkedIn2025-03-0228 min
The Road to CA PodcastWill CAs Be Replaced By AI? | Renier Wessels Pt2Once more, we are joined by Renier Wessels, Microsoft MVP, CA (SA), Automation specialist, Technologist, and SAICA Top 35 Under 35 finalist in 2023. We chat about whether aspiring CAs and CAs alike are actually futureproof in the hyper-digital age we live in and how you can get ahead with technology in 2025 and beyond as an aspiring CA.We also chat about:The actual value-adds of the accounting function in business;How true Excel skills can transform your career;The Dunning Kruger effect of Excel skills in the workplace;How to get started with Excel even while...2025-02-1639 min
The Road to CA PodcastFailure's Fortune in a Top CA Technologist's Journey | Renier Wessels Pt1We are joined by Renier Wessels, Microsoft MVP, CA (SA), Automation specialist, Technologist, and SAICA Top 35 Under 35 finalist in 2023.We chat about the fortune of his failure during and how we can look at our academic failures more as blessings and less as burdens.We also chat about:How, arguably, the top technologist in the CA profession repeated the 3rd year of his degree;His challenges while working in New York away from home and his family;What Renier does as a CA technologistHis journey of qualifying as a CA(SA), and more.2025-02-0924 min
The Road to CA PodcastWhat Recruiters Are Actually Looking For | Wamashudu Mukheli Pt2Once again, we arejoined by MD and Co-Founder of Campus Connect, SAICA Trainee Trailblazer of the year 2023 soon to sign off as a CA(SA) in 2025, and Global Changemaker Alum for 2024, Wamashudu Mukheli.We chat about what recruiters are truly in search of when prospecting for and interviewing candidates for CA articles and jobs for varsity graduates.We also chat about:The story of the founding of Campus Connect;CQ & LQ over IQ & EQ in your job search skills requirements;Public speaking lessons from speaking at the SAICA Under35 networking event;How he has...2025-02-0239 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Become the SAICA Trainee Trailblazer | Wamashudu Mukheli Pt1We are joined by MD and Co-Founder of Campus Connect, SAICA Trainee Trailblazer of the year 2023 soon to sign off as a CA(SA) in 2025, and Global Changemaker Alum for 2024, Wamashudu Mukheli.We chat about his journey to the CA(SA) path, and now, en route to that goal, becoming the SAICA Trainee Trailblazer of the year in 2023.We also chat about:Why you should focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses;Choosing accounting over football as a career & his part-time coaching career;The power of community and partnership in business success;Asking 'who...2025-01-2639 min
The Road to CA PodcastYou Have Golden Handcuffs... Now What? | Lesego Rankou Pt3Once more, we have Lesego Rankou, MC and Speaker, Golden Key Honorary member, CA(SA), Digital Content Creator, and Co-founder of Ulwazi Olubanzi Academy, blessing the mic.We chat about the different stages of financial fulfilment and, depending on your goals, where you should strive to be on the spectrum.We also chat about:Moving on from corporate;Values-based thinking over beliefs-based thinking;Her incredible Learning, Growth & Contribution initiative;Lessons from her Bridge the Gap networking event, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:Spotify...2025-01-1938 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Be Authentic in Professional Spaces | Lesego Rankou Pt2Again, we are joined by Lesego Rankou, MC and Speaker, Golden Key Honorary member, CA(SA), Digital Content Creator, and Co-founder of Ulwazi Olubanzi Academy.We chat about how you can be your authentic self practically and how to find that authenticity in your everyday.We also chat about:The chaotic APC sitting of 2021Learning from failures and successesThe difference between adulting vs studenting, and much more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple Podcasts_________________________________________Check out Lesego on socials:2025-01-1239 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow Her Greatest Failure Became Her Greatest Triumph | Lesego Rankou Pt1We are joined by Lesego Rankou, MC and Speaker, Golden Key Honorary member, CA(SA), Digital Content Creator, and Co-founder of Ulwazi Olubanzi Academy. We chat about her incredible brush with failure during her studies, her triumph over it and her ultimate triumph through it.We also chat about:Her journey from biochemical engineering to accounting in her studies;The importance of being informed in your career decisions;The practical way to gratitude;How she bridges the gap in every space she is in;Finding purpose in her gap year through her daughter, and...2025-01-0531 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow He Started An Accounting & Business Newsletter During His Studies | Xavier ProsperoToday we are joined by incoming 3rd year student at the University of Pretoria and founder of the Journal Entry, Xavier Prospero, and we talk about his journey starting up his own venture, an accounting and business newsletter, during his studies.We also chat about:The 7-11-4 rule of brand buildingThe P-I-E success modelThe dark truth behind digital marketing gurus like Iman Gadzhi & Luke BelmarEthics in accounting vs ethics in other industries, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out The Journal Entry:https://the-journal-entry.beehiiv.com/_________________________________________2024-12-2936 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Studies | Brandon Vienings Pt2Today we are joined by incoming CTA student and BCom Accounting graduand, Brandon Vienings and we chat about the missing ingredient when motivation lapses and passion fades away – curiosity – and how to cultivate it in your studies. We also chat about:His past life as a chorist;The power of play in practice for your personal growth;His 4 pillars of life framework;The importance of personal experimentation;Why you should document your life, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple Podcasts_________________________________________Conn...2024-12-2231 min
The Road to CA PodcastTurn Your Haters Into Your Motivators | Brandon Vienings Pt1Today, we are joined by incoming CTA student and BCom Accounting graduand, Brandon Vienings and we chat about his journey of overcoming the naysayers and pursuing his goal of becoming a CA(SA).We also chat about:How to gamify your studiesHis journey from financial sciences into accounting sciencesThe 4 pillars of life frameworkLessons from boarding school experienceHis career ambitions for AfricaThe difference between responsibility & accountability, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram...2024-12-1528 min
The Road to CA PodcastTransitioning from 2nd to 3rd year & 3k LinkedIn Followers CelebrationIn this episode, Alunga explores the transition from 2nd year to 3rd year in order to navigate this part of the road to CA(SA)Please share this with other aspiring CAs if it adds value to your life.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 - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast2024-12-0816 min
The Road to CA PodcastHow to 10x Your Written Communication Skills | Nthabiseng Mabuya Pt3Today, we have Nthabiseng Hope Mabuya blessing the mic once again. She is a 3rd-year articles clerk at AGSA, founder of impact initiative - Empower the Youth, a SAICA Trainee Trailblazer finalist for 2024 and she shares with us the importance of professional writing skills on the road to CA(SA) and beyond and how we can improve them.We also chat about:Going the extra mile; Her #EmpowerTheYouth movement; Reading and visualisation; Tips to improve your professional writing skills; APC file research tips; Ways to use AI writing assistants to enhance your writing, and more.2024-12-0124 min
The Road to CA PodcastOvercoming Depression: An Incredible True Story of Resilience | Nthabiseng Mabuya Pt2Today, we have Nthabiseng Hope Mabuya blessing the mic once more. She is a 3rd-year articles clerk at AGSA, founder of impact initiative - Empower the Youth, a SAICA Trainee Trailblazer finalist for 2024 and she shares with us how she overcame her harrowing depression and the countless troubles that have found her on the road to CA(SA).We also chat about:Almost losing a limb; How to navigate grief; Turning pain into passion; Having a mental breakdown mid-paper in CTA; Tips to prioritising your mental health; Centring your life on who you are, not what...2024-11-2428 min
The Road to CA PodcastFinding Your Place in the Value Chain | Nthabiseng Mabuya Pt1In today's episode, we have Nthabiseng Mabuya blessing the mic! She is a 3rd-year articles clerk at AGSA, founder of impact initiative - Empower the Youth, and a SAICA Trainee Trailblazer finalist for 2024.We talk about how we can, in every stage of our professional lives, make an impact and why we should start doing so today.We also chat about:Being surrounded by powerful women in her journey,What inspired her to become a woman of impact,Finding your place in the value chain,Her YouTube and LinkedIn series ‘APC Series – by Nthabi’2024-11-1725 min
The Road to CA PodcastSkills and Strategies for Delaying Gratification | Thalene Hanekom Pt 3In today’s episode, we have Thalene Hanekom, an academic trainee at the University of Pretoria, CFA level 1 holder and no. 5 in the SAICA Initial Test of Competence for 2024. We talk about practical ways you can overcome comfort today to enjoy the best comfort tomorrow and inch closer to your goals. We also chat about:Time management tips; What CFA is and whether it is worth it; Where she sees the CA designation serving her; The PGDAS blueprint, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:Spotify...2024-11-1019 min
The Road to CA PodcastUnderstanding vs Memorising for Learning That Sticks | Thalene Hanekom Pt2Today, Thalene Hanekom is going share with us the importance of understanding instead of memorizing for your studies. She is a CFA level 1 holder and ranked no.5 in the SAICA Initial Test of Competence for 2024.We also chat about:Why a good game does not equal a good player; The underrated power of simple literacy; The superpower of sleep for your studies; What made her a top student; The growth of gratitude; The five levels of thinking; Navigating heartbreak on the road through writing, and more.Enjoy! _________________________________________Listen to Part 1:2024-11-0323 min
The Road to CA PodcastLoving What You Do vs Loving Why You Do It | Thalene Hanekom Pt1In today’s episode, we have academic trainee at the University of Pretoria - Thalene Hanekom - blessing the mic. She was amongst the top 4 in her CTA class, ranked no. 5 in the SAICA Initial Test of Competence for 2024 and is a CFA level 1 holder. We explore the interconnected relationship of loving what you do but also why you do it. We also chat about:The story behind the certificate and painting the canvas of your journey; CAs as global finance professionals; The power of South African pride; Demystifying the unexpected struggles of a top student;Lo...2024-10-2726 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe 30-10 Study Rule | Dillen Breitenbach Pt 3Today, Dillen Breitenbach, UNISAs top CTA student in 2023, Audit Senior at Moore Jhb, and founder of Accounting Warriors – a platform dedicated to providing top-quality accounting study materials to enhance your learning experience – is about to bless us with an array of study tips as and strategies to upgrade and take control of your academic life.We also chat about:The pros and cons of studying online vs in person;How to adjust from fulltime to part-time studying;More study techniques to maximize your study time;The importance of learning to make mistakes in your articles;Good ques...2024-10-2032 min
The Road to CA PodcastHe Might Become One of the Youngest CAs Ever | Dillen Breitenbach Pt 2Today, Dillen Breitenbach, UNISAs top CTA student in 2023, Audit Senior at Moore Jhb, and founder of Accounting Warriors – a platform dedicated to providing top-quality accounting study materials to enhance your learning experience – shares with us his very unconventional path to becoming a CA in LESS than record time – en route to becoming one of the youngest CAs ever.We also chat about:The CA(SA) as the Finance Professional of the World;Saying you’re a CA vs being a CA;The unexpected Truth about the CA salary;Bridging the gap between studying and the workplace;Key para...2024-10-1329 min
The Road to CA PodcastThe Man Behind the Notes Keeping CA Students Alive | Dillen Breitenbach Pt 1We have Dillen Breitenbach, UNISA's top CTA student in 2023, Audit Senior at Moore Jhb, and founder of Accounting Warriors – a platform dedicated to providing top-quality accounting study materials and notes to enhance your learning experience – share with us his journey creating the notes that are saving the semester.We also chat about: The versatility of the CA designation; The continuous process of personal branding through giving value; Whether accountants are AI-proof,More networking tips, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out Accounting Warriors on Dillen's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/d...2024-10-0626 min
The Road to CA PodcastFrom CA to CFO to Entrepreneur – The Unconventional CAToday, we have a CA(SA) blessing the mic, an MBA, author, and founder of the Unconventional CA, a venture builder specializing in helping SMMEs scale for sustainable impact. He is also a 2019 SAICA 35 under 35 finalist. He has also been nominated for Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year for 2024 at the prestigious Global Entrepreneurship Festival. His name is Hiten Keshave. Hiten and I chat about everything business and entrepreneurship along with his journey going from a CA to a CFO of a tech startup to today, being a thriving and inspiring entrepreneur.We also chat about:2024-09-2948 minThe Road to CA PodcastThe Secret Ingredient to Happy Articles | Luke Tollman Part 3Today, 3rd-year CA trainee at VAT IT and co-founder of Apti – the tool that helps students find their dream articles – Luke Tollman, is going to illuminate this elusive idea of company culture and most importantly, explain why it is the key to the best possible 3 years of CA articles for your career.We also chat about:How the APC board goes;TIPP vs TOPP articlesWhy you should aim to be better before you aim to be richWhy your subjects in school do not equate to success in practiceBeing a frog vs being a bird, and more....2024-09-2244 minThe Road to CA PodcastYou Don’t Need More Time, You Need More Focus | Luke Tollman Part 2Today, Luke Tollman, 3rd-year CA trainee at VAT IT and co-founder of Apti – the tool connecting SAICA, SAIT & CIMA students to their dream articles programme students – will be sharing with us his past struggles with time management as a busy entrepreneur but also as a student.We also chat about:How to find passion in your studies and business;The power of romanticizing your work;Choosing grit or growth in for your articles;Lessons from his business birthed by COVID-19;Planting seeds despite failures, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:...2024-09-1536 minThe Road to CA PodcastHow to Bring Your Textbook to Life | Luke Tollman Part 1If some topics don’t light you up the same way like the Boks on a Saturday night – I think todays episode may come in handy. 3rd-year CA trainee at VAT IT and co-founder of Apti – the tool connecting students to their dream articles – Luke Tollman, explores with me the learning strategies to make your studies matter through bring your books to life.We also chat about:Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate for of self-improvement;Time value of knowledge;How to maximise your growth in your articles;The value of networking in your university class;Networking secrets...2024-09-0823 minThe Road to CA PodcastHe’s Building the Tool to Discover Your Dream CA ArticlesToday, we have an aspiring CA putting that dream of becoming a business owner to action. He is a founder of Apti – the tool of helping students discover, apply for, and land their dream SAICA, SAIT & CIMA articles, 3rd-year CA trainee at VAT IT, Nic Forshaw will be sharing his journey on the road to CA(SA) and the lessons he has learnt along the way to founding Apti.We also chat about:CA as a tool for entrepreneurship, Pivoting from audit to entrepreneurship articles in honours, Why most investors don’t add value, The difference betw...2024-09-0149 minThe Road to CA PodcastDealing with Imposter SyndromeIn today’s episode with 3rd-year Acc Sci student at the University of Pretoria, Mavu Sakalunda, we briefly explore this thing called imposter syndrome and her brush with it.We also chat about:Her journey from bcom to financial sciences to accounting sciences; The power of planting a seed; How to make a difference in the front lines of wherever you are placed; The unexpected power of imposter syndromeHer experience at a Big 4 firm vacation work programme, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.co...2024-08-2541 minThe Road to CA PodcastThe Problem is Everything EXCEPT the Course … | Adele Mamba Pt 2If you have been in any unfortunate powerless position – this one is for you as 3rd-year accounting student at University of Cape Town – Adele Mamba shares with us her harrowing experience dealing with her feelings of powerlessness far away from home.We chat about:Coping with personal problems on the road.The Art of AccountingHer aspiration of one day writing a bookWhether AI will replace artists, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________If you have not already, listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple Podcasts_________________________________________Watch the full...2024-08-1827 minThe Road to CA PodcastShe Flew 1741km to Study to be a CA(SA) | Adele Mamba Pt1In this episode, we go through some of those struggles that fellow travelers and aspiring CA go through – particularly our foreign student travelers.We have 3rd-year accounting student at University of Cape Town – Adele Mamba share here story so far on the road and her experience as a foreign student.We also chat about: The Four Majors of Chartered Accountancy, The Power of Creativity in Accounting, How we can use Accounting Skills to Make a Positive Impact, Challenges of Foreign Students, and more.Enjoy!P.S. Video episodes are in the p...2024-08-1136 minThe Road to CA PodcastHalf full or Half Empty… Do You Even See the Glass? | Awela Madala Pt3In this 3rd and final part with Awela Madala – current 3rd-year Audit Trainee at PwC and University of Pretoria alumnus – we explore how we are actually doing more than we give ourselves credit for and – if we can appreciate what we are doing as opposed to what we are not doing – we can do better.We chat about:How CTA humbles you,The power of your inner engine,Studying with a broken foot in undergrad,The effects of his COVID depression, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApp...2024-08-0326 minThe Road to CA PodcastWhat It's Like to be A Big Four Audit Trainee | Awela Madala Pt2Part 2What is a day in the life of a Big 4 audit trainee like? Find out in part 2 with Awela Madala, a current 3rd-year Audit Trainee at PwC soon signing off as a CA(SA). We also chat about:Thinking Beyond Being A Student or a Trainee, The Power of Taking Stock in Your Life,Tips for Networking As a Young Professional, The Hidden Business Insights in audit that no one talks about,How to Be Entrepreneurial in a big a corporate, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________If you have...2024-07-2826 minThe Road to CA PodcastSave the Semester By Burning the Boats | Awela Madala Pt1Part 1In this episode, we have 3rd-year CA trainee at PwC and University of Pretoria alumnus, Awela Madala, come share his story of how he was able to bag his degree, bouncing back from a dismal mid-year to qualifying for the CTA program at UP and how, if you are not where you wanted to be at the beginning of the year, there is still hope.We also chat about:Being the Numbers Guy;Making the first Mistake as a Loss Leader;The Jump From High School to University;Burning the Boats, and much mo...2024-07-2134 minThe Road to CA PodcastHow to Prime Your Brain for Enhanced Learning | Thato Pheeha Pt2Part 2In this episode – part 2 with 3rd-year Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria, Thato Pheeha – we deep dive into a study approach that might just take you out of that deadlock zone with your module marks.In this one we get super tactical, and Thato shares his Learning Pyramid study strategy for students to drastically improve their process and therefore, their performance.We chat about:Practical Study StrategiesHow to Prime your Brain to 10x Lecture EffectivenessWhat’s Holding Smart People BackPersonal Excellence and more!This episode was a blast...2024-07-1440 minThe Road to CA PodcastHe did Third year Accounting Sciences for the Third Time | Thato Pheeha Pt1Part 1Our guest's story today, 3rd-year student at the university of Pretoria, Thato Pheeha, will show you some of the struggles that the people sitting next to you every single day go through and so much more. Not only that – but that if you are going through some of the same challenges, you can overcome them too.We also chat about:· Taking Responsibility, · The Business of Music, · Overcoming Epilepsy, · The Danger of Affirmation Through Marks; and much moreThis episode was inspired by so much pressure and so many problems...2024-07-0727 minThe Road to CA PodcastTurn Your Weaknesses Into Your Strengths | Become A Loss LeaderIn this episode, Alunga is taking a little detour from the usual interviews with aspiring CAs but rather delving into a concept used by the foremost minds in the world. From Vusi Thembekwayo to Oprah Winfrey. From Trevor Noah to Richard Branson and countless others and how you as a student and future difference maker can apply to your own life and achieve massive success.Please share this with other aspiring CAs if it adds value to your life.Enjoy!_________________________________________Sign up with Apti! - www.aptihire.com/?team=alunga2024-06-3026 minThe Road to CA PodcastHow to Go from 40% to 80%How to Go from 40% to 80%Sometimes, we feel our marks define us. And when we miss the mark, we attach our self-confidence to it and feel worthless. But our marks are simply indicators that we need to tweak our inputs…For our guest today, 3rd year Acc Sci student Unity Mosaka – he has received the same low mark that has seen you at your lowest lows, but he never let them define him. Thus, he immediately shot up from failing to achieving a distinction. So, we chat about he how he did it – going from 40 to 80...2024-06-2337 minThe Road to CA PodcastHow to Leverage Failure Towards SuccessHow to Leverage Failure Towards SuccessWhat’s your number?30%? 40%? 45%? 55%? 60%?We all have a number – the number we view as a failure…In this week’s episode, our guest and my good friend Tebogo Zubane - a 3rd-year Accounting student at the University of Pretoria and former chairperson of House CA (the accounting student representative body at UP) comes to share with us his lessons in failure – the good, the bad, the ugly – but all the growth that comes with it as well.We chat about his lessons from failure; his...2024-06-1645 minThe Road to CA PodcastYou Don't Have To Be The Smartest In The RoomYou Don't Have To Be The Smartest In The RoomDid you leave high school with your two, three, four, maybe even five distinctions – feeling on top of the world? Then you entered the accounting programme, ready to settle for a 70% - 75% aggregate. You get your first test back. You look up at the screen as they celebrate the top ten in the class. Number 10 got 75%. You got 50% (if that)...If you’ve ever experienced such a humbling moment, you’ll appreciate this episode. Join us as Marnu shares his sobering experience in the programme and th...2024-06-0930 minThe Road to CA PodcastHaving A Growth MindsetHaving A Growth MindsetHave you ever gotten a result and began to question your intelligence? Or maybe you brand yourself as a "60s student" or a "50s student".This is what is called a fixed mindset, and it may be holding you back more than you realize. In this week’s episode, I chat with Revin John, whose remarkable transformation from humble academic beginnings to great academic successes illustrates the life-changing power of a growth mindset. We dive into the crucial differences between fixed and growth mindsets, the dangers of chasing money, an...2024-06-0242 minThe Road to CA PodcastEnjoying the JourneyImagine if someone told you that astonishingly somehow your honours year can be, not just bearable, but fun? Is CTA easy...?Well, you don’t have to imagine any longer as we have a current postgraduate student at the University of Pretoria, Leon Rapp, give us his unpopular testimony of the infamous postgraduate "death wish" known as CTA and that – with the right mindset and outlook – it might not be the supposed death wish that we make it out to be…We also chat about purpose and having a why, how to enjoy the journey through...2024-05-2930 minThe Road to CA PodcastMastering OneselfIf you ever doubt yourself, aspire to leadership, or want to harness the power of self-ownership, this episode is for you. Join Lungelo Mpinga, Chairperson of African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) Tuks, and a fellow third-year student, as she graces the mic with aplomb and graciousness. This moving episode promises to be one of our best yet. Whether you're at home, at school, or on your commute, you won't want to miss this conversation. Tune in and take something valuable from this inspiring chat! Don't miss out on this must-listen episode!...2024-05-1936 minThe Road to CA PodcastBounce Back StrongerThe road looks different for us all. The common denominator, however, is the persistence it takes, and the resilience required. Fellow 3rd-year student Kele Mokeona shares with us her story of resilience & persistence and how, after a year out in the working world, has found a newly born purpose and enthusiasm for accounting. We chat about a range of interesting topics from relationships while on the road to mental toughness and work experiences.This one was FUN. I hope you have fun listening to it!Follow us on Instagram...2024-05-1220 minThe Road to CA PodcastCAs As Champions of Business in AfricaExplore the prestigious CA(SA) designation, recognized globally as a benchmark in Chartered Accountancy, in this enlightening episode with Lwazi Shelembe - a 3rd Year Accounting student on the road. Discover how CAs in Africa are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable change and ethical influence in the modern era. Whether you're aspiring to be a CA or are interested in sustainable business practices, this episode offers valuable insights into commitment and servitude. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion on the future of accountancy in Africa. In the spirit of our CA(SA) designation not...2024-05-0528 minThe Road to CA PodcastHow to Acquire Professional Judgement as a StudentCalling yourself a professional is one thing. Being a professional and aspiring to act and serve with professionalism and competence is another.In this episode, together with Pieter Pienaar, BCom Accounting Sciences graduate (passed with distinction) and PGDAS (Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences) student, we explore the CA profession from the perspective of professional judgement - the real value CAs bring to their spaces and how to approach your studies with this in mind.In the spirit of our CA(SA) designation not marking the end of the journey, but the beginning, join us for...2024-04-2839 minThe Road to CA PodcastFrom Campus to Commerce: A Transition from CA to Business BuilderAspiring CAs dream of becoming CAs in business and ultimately, CAs in entrepreneurship.In this first interview, we are joined with Sthabiso Phosile, a 3rd-year BCom Accounting Sciences student on his way to entrepreneurship through the CA(SA) designation.Learn from his story and perspective how CA(SA) can lead you to becoming your own boss one day in the world of business.If you have read this far (thank you!) and if you have not already, please follow us and share this with other aspiring CAs for more stories to be shared :)2024-04-2119 minThe Road to CA PodcastIs CA(SA) Worth It?What is all the hype around the CA(SA) designation? Is it all that it is cracked up to be?Lets find out in the first of many episodes of The Road to CA, the show where we explore the journeys of CAs and aspiring CAs in our quest to make a difference.Join our host, Alunga Madala, as he shares some of his story thus far on the journey and his answer to this question - is CA(SA) worth it or not? - from his perspective...If you have...2024-04-1415 min