ICAEW Student Insights podcast

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores what it’s like to work as a chartered accountant in charities and the public sector.
 This episode covers:
The relevance of the ACA qualification to taking a role in the public sector.
How transferable the skills are between a traditional practice and the more varied experience offered by charities or jobs in the civil service.
The job satisfaction such a role can provide.
How to make an informed career move.
Jag is joined in the studio by James Yianni, Head of Finance at two charities – Medical Detection Dogs and Farms for City Children – and Evie Dolega-Ossowski, Senior Auditor at the Government Internal Audit Agency.
Links
ICAEW Student Insights - https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights
 Host
Jag Dhaliwal
Guests
James Yianni, Head of Finance at charities Medical Detection Dogs and Farms for City Children
Evie Dolega-Ossowski, Senior Auditor at the Government Internal Audit Agency
Episode first published: 6 January 2026
Podcast recorded: 19 September 2025

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal talks to two experts about the way we learn and how we can all make the most of our time taking in and retaining information.
 This episode covers:
The Identify, Modify, Adapt (IMA) framework and how we can use it to make the best use of our time in a classroom.
Why learning strategies are much more beneficial than learning styles.
How we can use the IMA framework to make the right career choices.
The value of using learning strategies post qualification to make the most of ongoing CPD.
 Jag is joined in the studio by Ashley Boroda, Talent Advisor and IMA Practitioner; and Amy Gottler; eLearning Developer and Consultant.
 Links
ICAEW Student Insights - https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights
 Host
Jag Dhaliwal
 Guests
Ashley Boroda, Talent Advisor and Trainer 
Amy Gottler, eLearning Developer and Consultant 
Episode first published: 26 November 2025
Podcast recorded: 19 September 2025

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman explores what it’s like to be an accountant working in industry.
This episode covers:
The relevance of the ACA qualification to training or working in industry.
The transferable skills between practice and industry roles.
Building relationships with colleagues outside of finance teams.
How to make an informed career move.
Orkhan is joined in the studio by Amy Battrick, Management Accountant at EG Group; and Bronwyn Fitzgerald, Finance Team Manager at Gerald Edelman.
Links
ICAEW Student Insights - https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights 
Host
Orkhan Freeman
Guests
Amy Battrick, Management Accountant, EG Group
Bronwyn Fitzgerald, Finance Team Manager, Gerald Edelman
Episode first published: 31 October 2025
Podcast recorded: 11 August 2025

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman discusses the different career opportunities available in practice.
This episode covers:
Growing your confidence as a student.
The increasing focus on advisory work in practice. 
The importance of ‘soft’ skills in the sector.
Being proactive about shaping your progression.
Orkhan is joined in the studio by Dale Pollitt, Director and Co-Owner of Ryans Chartered Accountants; and Annabelle Mudge, Trainee Accountant at Albert Goodman.
Links
ICAEW Student Insights: https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights 
Host
Orkhan Freeman
Guests
Dale Pollitt, Director and Co-Owner, Ryans Chartered Accountants
Annabelle Mudge, Trainee Accountant, Albert Goodman
Episode first published: 29 September 2025
Podcast recorded: 11 August 2025

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal learns the importance of Specialised Learning as part of the updated ACA qualification.
This episode covers:
How Specialised Learning will help futureproof your career.
The different types of courses available on the Specialised Learning platform.
Engaging with your employer around their expectations of Specialised Learning.
How much, and guidance over when, Specialised Learning must be completed.
Jag is joined in the studio by Andrea Cook, ICAEW Director of Specialised and Lifelong Learning; and Sarah Milsom, Senior Manager at Albert Goodman.
Links
ICAEW: Specialised Learning - https://www.icaew.com/students/training/specialised-learning
ICAEW: Let’s get started with your studies - https://www.icaew.com/students/getting-started
ICAEW Student Insights - https://www.icaew.com/insights/student-insights 
Host
Jag Dhaliwal
Guests
Andrea Cook, Director, Specialised and Lifelong Learning, ICAEW
Sarah Milsom, Senior Manager, Albert Goodman
Episode first published: 17 September 2025
Podcast recorded: 30 June 2025