The Road to CA Podcast
The Road to CA Podcast explores the personal and professional journey of becoming a Chartered Accountant in South Africa. It looks beyond the final CA(SA) designation to examine the challenges, stories, passion, and perspectives that shape aspiring accountants. Through conversations and reflections, the show highlights how the path transforms people and connects a wider community. It offers inspiring accounts and practical insight into the long climb toward qualifying as a CA(SA).
Episodes
Becoming a CA(SA) in Tech - How to Get Started | Christiaan Coetzee
In today’s episode, we are joined by Christian Coetzee, CA(SA) SAICA Top35u35 Overall Winner in 2024 and founder of The Audit Toolbar.We chat about how an entrepreneurial mindset can shape a career in accounting and technology, and why the best solutions start with real problems.We also chat about:How Christian’s early business ventures sparked his entrepreneurial instinct;Why he chose the CA rout
How Big Four Articles Builds Your People Skills | Rudi Witkowsky
In today’s episode, we are joined by Rudy Witkowski CA(SA), the Half-Week Accountant and fractional CFO.We chat about how your network and ability to meet and deal with other people is your greatest differentiator in your career and in your articles.We also chat about:How choosing a gap year after articles instead of a secondment led to backpacking through Asia and teaching English;Why qualifying
10 Lessons from Q2 of CA Advisory Articles
We survived busy season and are finally back! Today, we discuss my top 10 lessons from Q2 for your knowledge, wisdom and application:Be patient, never passive (The Sign-off Stack and Optimal Asymmetry career strategies)To be the real deal: show, don't tell but don't show too much (On being brilliant enough, and no more)What's sweet is sweet but short and sweet is even sweeter (On networking with e
How to Meet Your Mentor | Grant Greef Pt 2
Once more, we are joined by Grant Greeff - CA(SA), CEO of Paradise Games Bahamas, and one of the most people-obsessed leaders you'll meet.We chat about how you should go about finding a mentor.We also chat about:Why Grant moved his family to the Bahamas and how it was a move towards, not away;The Lekker Network - the "10th province" of SA and how expat South Africans are still building home from a
The Waiter Who Became a CEO | Grant Greeff Pt1
We are joined by Grant Greeff - CA(SA), CEO of Paradise Games Bahamas, former MD at SuperSport Bet, and deeply reflective leader.We chat about his journey from waiting tables to serving in the C suite, and how unconventional roads lead to extraordinary places.We also chat about:How Grant started his CA journey as an academic trainee at UCT - while running his own business;How serving at an event l
Don't Be the Best, Be the Only
In today's solo episode, we explore what it means to explore a singular path to your dreams on the road to CA(SA).We chat about some thoughts and ideas on becoming the best CA only you can be - and why authenticity is differentiation in the market of value creators.We go over:How to get rich (without getting lucky) by Naval RavikantProductive yourself by Naval RavikantMeditations on talent by Kevi
Do It Because You Love It | Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob - CA(SA), founder and host of the Chat EBT Show, and entrepreneur.We chat about doing what you love :)We also chat about:Why he recently left corporate;The story of how he started his podcast Chat EBT;Steve Jobs’ failure story that led to his being fired from Apple;Why starting is the gift not to the world but to yourself;Starting his fractional IA
What If Articles Were Shorter? | Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob Pt1
Today, we are joined by Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob - CA(SA), founder and host of the Chat EBT Show, and entrepreneur.We chat about his experience with shorter articles through RPL and what it meant for his career.We also chat about:Taking the plunge of being yourself;The power of singular purpose and vision;Why we should zoom out on our careers to contextualise our failures;Why the greatest businesspeo
The Fire of Articles & The Power of Persistence | Oreel Reddy
Today, we are joined by Oreel Reddy, CA(SA), ACMA and CGMA, and Finance & Operations Manager at Avanti Coffee Company.We chat about how persistence, humility and staying in the fire long enough can shape both your career and your character.We also chat about:His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) through the CIMA-SAICA reciprocal agreement;S
Why She Never Settled Even Studying Part-time | Amogelang Tia Mawela Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Amo Tia Mawela, award-winning CA trainee at AGSA and community developer.We chat about how perseverance and never settling for the easy path took her through her part-time postgraduate studies.We also chat about:Her brief explorations in tax articles;Getting a job in estate wealth consulting at a bank during her part-time CTA studies;The non-linear nature of the CA jour
Finding Yourself Through Failure | Amogelang Tia Mawela Pt1
Today, we are joined by Amo Tia Mawela, award-winning CA trainee at AGSA and community developer.We chat about how she found we find ourselves on our journey through failure.We also chat about:How ambition led her to the accounting degree;The battles of embarrassment when you repeat a year;Self-complexity in your identity and why a hobby will save your life;Her journey of joining NPO Keep That Gol
Why You Need Self-Esteem BEFORE Being A CA | Cheryl Crowie
Today, we are joined by Cheryl Crowie, former Chartered Accountant and life coach for professional women.We chat about why chasing the four letters won't help you fix what needs fixing within and how you can start your journey of growth and healing today.We also chat about:The difference between self-esteem and self-confidence;How to manage the dangers of comparison on social media;Why mimetic des
Talent’s Limits on the Road to CA(SA) | Muhammad Ismail Yousuf Pt2
Today, we are joined by Muhammad Ismail Yousuf, CA(SA), Assistant Manager at Harris and Trotter Digital Assets, specializing in audits and advisory services for digital assets, blockchain, and emerging financial technologies, and founder of The Pocket CA.We chat about the limits of talent on the road to CA(SA) and the importance of applying effort turns that into skill.We also chat about:Why disci
How to Embrace Uncertainty In Business & Life | Muhammad Ismail Yousuf Pt1
Today, we are joined by Muhammad Ismail Yousuf, CA(SA), Assistant Manager at Harris and Trotter Digital Assets, and founder of The Pocket CA.We chat about how you can understand and navigate periods of uncertainty in business and in life.We also chat about:The 5 levels of thinking;Intelligent failure and how to fail well;Seeing yourself as your main project in life;The power of processing emotions
10 Lessons From My First Q1 at Work
Here are the top 10 lessons from my first quarter as an articles clerk:Solve hardware problems before software problemsInner change always trumps outer changeYou are handicapped without a plan for the dayDon't be a trainee for too longIf at all possible, don't be greenWorkplace titles are utter nonsense (they're also not)Don't be the dude who died earlyMotivation is underratedThere are things abou
If You Miss These 3 Habits You Will Fail Your Degree | Tshireletso Malungana Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Tshireletso Malungana, aspiring CA having passed his CFA lvl 1, Audit senior at EY, videographer and content creator.We chat about 3 simple habits to 10X your academic performance.We also chat about:Some of the funkiest mistakes he has seen marking exam papers;The power of a longer time horizon for relationship building and impact;Newton's laws of motion for more motion
The Road to CA(SA) Will Show Who You Are | Tshireletso Malungana Pt1
Today, we are joined by Tshirelesto Malungana, aspiring CA having passed his CFA lvl 1, Audit senior at EY, videographer and content creator.We chat about the shifting and shaping of our identities on the long road to CA(SA). We also chat about:What being an academic trainee has taught him about himself;Why you need to stop trying to find your why;Mimetic desire and its effects on our mental well-
You Failed APC - Now What? | Christin Thomas Pt2
Today we are joined by Christin Thomas, CA(SA) and founder of APC support programme The Passing Mindset.We chat about her experiences with APC repeat students through her APC support programme The Passing Mindset.We also chat about:The blessing and subtle curse of family for your personal growth;SAICA’s UK committee and her term in its service;The London Article Clerks’ Association’s unfortunate d
Regaining Your Sense of Excellence | Christin Thomas Pt1
Today we are joined by Christin Thomas, CA(SA) and founder of APC support programme The Passing Mindset.We chat about how you can still aspire to be excellent regardless of your rank on the road to CA(SA).We also chat about:How to hack your brain out of nervousness;Her experience working as a CA in the UK;Ways to use your UK euro earning to build wealth in SA;Whether there is or isn’t an end to ex
Bringing Your Passion Back to Your Profession | Nikyle Perumaul
Today, we are joined by Nikyle Perumaul, Trade accountant at Glencore, SAICA trainee trailblazer finalist for 2024 and 2025, Microsoft Excel Championship finalist in 2024 and 2025 and is eligible to register as a CA(SA).We chat about how bring your passions back to the profession is the way to remain relevant in the fast-changing world we live.We also chat about:The power of AQ for career success;
A Book Born From the 2025 Budget Blunder | Yusuf Bodiat Pt2
Today we are joined by Yusuf Bodiat, CA(SA), finance executive, IODSA Certified Director, SAICA Top35under35 finalist for 2021 and author of The Bottom Line: A Blueprint for South Africa's Turnaround.We chat about the origins of his new book, The Bottom Line, and why it can spark positive conversation around the impact of a strategic finance paradigm for our country.We also chat about:The way to b
How Your Why Will Change Over Your Career | Yusuf Bodiat Pt1
Today we are joined by Yusuf Bodiat, CA(SA), finance executive, IODSA Certified Director, SAICA Top35under35 finalist for 2021 and author of The Bottom Line: A Blueprint for South Africa's Turnaround.We chat about how your goals will inevitably shift and change over the course of your career as a CA.We also chat about:The real power of a CA designation in the job market;Repeating his third and fou
What It Means to Be SAICA Trainee Trailblazer Winner | Khethiwe Nene Pt3
Today we are joined by Khethiwe Nene, social entrepreneur, founder of Khethi's Foundation, Top 30 Young Mandela in 2024, SAICA Trainee Trailblazer winner in 2024, and trainee at Deloitte.We chat about what being the SAICA Trainee Trailblazer meant to her.We also chat about:Struggles balancing her NPO and her articles;How journaling helps her combat her doubts through past evidence;Her dream of goi
From Failing to SAICA Trainee Trailblazer | Khethiwe Nene Pt2
Today we are joined by Khethiwe Nene, social entrepreneur, founder of Khethi's Foundation, Top 30 Young Mandela in 2024, SAICA Trainee Trailblazer winner in 2024, and trainee at Deloitte.We chat about her journey from failing her third year of her degree and how she overcame it, thereafter becoming the SAICA Trainee Trailblazer overall winner in 2024.We also chat about:Why feedback is her greatest
How to Start A Successful NPO As An Aspiring CA | Khethiwe Nene Pt1
Today we are joined by Khethiwe Nene, social entrepreneur, founder of Khethi's Foundation, Top 30 Young Mandela in 2024, SAICA Trainee Trailblazer winner in 2024, and trainee at Deloitte.We chat about how her CA journey directly plugged into her dream of running a successful impactful, and ethical NPO and how she started hers.We also chat about:The story of her starting an events business during h
What JSE-listed CFOs & CEOs Wish They Knew in Their 20s | KC Rottok Chesaina Pt2
Once more are joined by KC Rottok Chesaina, CA(SA), Chief IFRS Officer at Financial Minds, best-selling author and co-founder of CFO East Africa.We chat about lessons he has learnt interviewing JSE-listed executives for young professionals to thrive.We also chat about:How your books ACTUALLY make you money through networking;How he got JSE accreditation as an IFRS specialist;Doors that opened beca
The Road to Becoming A CA Author | KC Rottok Chesaina Pt1
We are joined by KC Rottok Chesaina, CA(SA), Chief IFRS Officer at Financial Minds, best-selling author and co-founder of CFO East Africa.We chat about how he became a published author and journalist through the CA designation so you can too.We also chat about:Founding a Pan-African magazine;Pros and cons of self-publishing vs house-publishing;How to get your writing published to the world;Lessons
10 Critical Lessons from CTA
What a year 2025 has been! Incredible highs and equally incredible lows...After passing CTA, here are 10 lessons that every traveller walking into the great academic crucible needs to know before walking in and beyond it:Advanced is never not doing the basicsIf compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world, compound execution is the 9thGoing pro is the pinnacle of all pursuitsNetworking is a ma
The Identity Crisis and Depression of Newly Qualified CAs
In this solo episode, we explore the reason behind the typical identity crisis experienced by newly qualified CAs and aspiring CAs as they experience failure on the road to CA(SA).We also chat about:The way to avoid this trap by diversifying your identity;The psychological concept of self-complexity;5 practical ways to prevent identity crisis in advance, and more.Enjoy!____________________________
Why Is the Trainee Salary So Low?
We are back with another solo episode after some time.We chat about why the trainee salary is notoriously so low, how we can respond to this as aspiring CAs, and how to get the greatest squeeze out of your training years.We also chat about:Why the CA traineeship is better than an MBA;Preventing the pitfalls of workplace politics;Ways to love your articles and have fun along the way, and more.Enjoy
Use Incentive To Predict Any Outcome | Liron Leiboff Pt5
Once more, we are joined by Liron Leiboff, CA(SA), senior financial analyst at Osiris Trading.We chat about how to see the incentives in any scenario, whether as an employee or consumer, to see the second-order consequences that follow in advance of any situation and make better informed decisions.The rationale behind the modern monetary system;Why long hours are lazy hours;How to be a better crea
The Africa Opportunity & The Global Population Crisis | Liron Leiboff Pt4
We are joined once again by Liron Leiboff, CA(SA) and senior financial analyst at Osiris Trading.We chat about the Africa opportunity and why it is the last frontier of growth in the world.We also chat about:Why money earned is better than money given;The great fallacy called luck;Why investing in yourself is the greatest hedge against inflation, and more.Enjoy!____________________________________
6 Mental Models to Navigate Life With More Clarity | Liron Leiboff Pt3
We are joined by Liron Leiboff, CA(SA) and senior financial analyst at Osiris Trading.We chat about six lifechanging mental models to gain clarity of thinking, to understand the people, to make better decisions and harness the chaos of life.We also chat about:How to cultivate a visionary mindset;Why re-reading books & notes is underrated for personal development;The Jeff Bezos Two-Doors decisi
Business Lessons From Banking Articles & Starting An Ecom Store | Liron Leiboff Pt2
We are joined by Liron Leiboff, CA(SA) and senior financial analyst at Osiris Trading.We chat about his hard-earned business lessons from banking articles and running a 7-figure e-commerce venture.We also chat about:His experience as a TOPP trainee at Nedbank;How an accelerated book build and other equity capital offerings work;Why AFSs are the key to making your entrepreneurial venture fundable;W
How To Become An Irreplaceable Asset | Liron Leiboff Pt1
We are joined by Liron Leiboff, CA(SA) and senior financial analyst at Osiris Trading.We chat about what it takes to become a worker in any organization that is not only valuable but irreplaceable.We also chat about:How The Wolf of Wallstreet led him to the CA designation;Value creation vs value capture;Costco’s 'scaled economies shared' business strategy, and more.Enjoy!__________________________
Articles Are For The Curious Mind | Vidhya Jayawardena
We are joined by Vidhya Jayawardena, CA(SA) and cofounder of The Blackbox SA.We chat about how to maximise your three years of articles through a fundamental paradigm of extreme curiosity.We also chat about:How her upbringing drew her to the world of business;Why people problems are the most common in her practice;The importance of critical thinking when surfing social media;Why people in the same
Is CA(SA) Still Worth It? - 10k Followers on LinkedIn Celebration
What a time to be an aspiring CA 💙Today, we celebrate 10k LinkedIn followers on The Road to CA Podcast and 20k audio downloads!This was a Q&A special co-hosted with Awela Madala answering some of the questions aspiring CAs had for me and some of my past CA guests.We chat about the CA(SA) designation is still worth it in 2025.We also chat about:What skills are AI resistant in the coming AI revo
Rise to Your Mission | Mathabatha Julius Mojapelo Pt3
Once again, we are joined by Mathabatha Julius Mojapelo – CA(SA), CIA & RA and thought leader for professionals of Africa.We chat about how you can take control of your life and put mission and purpose at the centre of your career.We also chat about:Africa’s untapped army of professionals;The importance of remembering African values as professionals;Responsibility vs accountability;The virtue
Start A Personal Brand As A Young Professional | Mathabatha Julius Mojapelo Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Mathabatha Julius Mojapelo – CA(SA), CIA & RA and thought leader for professionals of Africa.We chat about personal branding strategy and how you can get tactical in building your brand as a young professional.We also chat about:What differentiates the CA(SA) to other CAs globally;His idea of an entrepreneurship articles programme;Why you should focus on the problem
Choosing the Right Career Path | Mathabatha Julius Mojapelo Pt1
We are joined by Mathabatha Julius Mojapelo – CA(SA), CIA & RA and thought leader for professionals of Africa.We chat about what you need to know about yourself to follow the right career path.We also chat about:The emotionality of decision-making;Why you should focus on the things that are true to you in your career;The four streams to pursue as a CA, and more.Enjoy!__________________________
The Race Against Yourself – Gareth Griffiths Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Gareth Griffiths, Associate at PwC, MCom in Taxation, and UP alumnus having graduated with distinction in all years of his studies. He also placed first in the country in the SAICA ITC of 2024.We chat about learning to run the race against you and no one else on the road to CA(SA).We also chat about:His CTA experience and how he placed amongst the top in his class;Why l
The Power of Enthusiasm – Gareth Griffiths Pt1
We are joined by Gareth Griffiths, Associate at PwC, MCom in Taxation, and UP alumnus having graduated with distinction in all years of his studies. He also placed first in the country in the SAICA ITC of 2024.We chat about how enthusiasm alone was the key to his study success and how you can inject enthusiasm into your life and work.We also chat about:Starting university during COVID;The value of
Why Impact Must Precede Income | Sitholile Sithole Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Sitholile Sithole, senior associate at a big four firm, Allan Gray Fellow, social entrepreneur and co-founder of NPO Pantsula with a Purpose.We chat about the why making positive change and value must begin before we start making profits and capturing that value we create.We also chat about:The right way to find a mentor;His experience as part of the Allan Gray Orbis Fo
How to Become Ingqalabutho – The Trailblazer | Sitholile Sithole Pt1
Today, we are joined by Sitholile Sithole, senior associate at a big four firm, Allan Gray Fellow, social entrepreneur and co-founder of NPO Pantsula with a Purpose.We chat about starters and pioneers so you can learn to become one yourself.We also chat about:Why the CA designation is just a tool;His inspiration in the profession – Sizwe Nxasana;The impact of representation on your limiting belief
From Failing CTA to Becoming Partner | Simoné Rosslee
We are joined by Simoné Rosslee, CA(SA) and partner at PKF Octagon.We chat about how her journey through failure throughout her career has been one of the keys to her resounding success.We also chat about:Why the CA designation can be the key to your dreams;Her journey to partnership;Why speed is more important than accuracy in decision making;How to get promoted quicker in your career, and more.E
The Dangers of a Fixed Mindset | Yvonne Starkey Pt2
We are joined by Yvonne Starkey, CA(SA), study mindset and study strategy coach and founder of AccountingStudyAdvice.com.We chat about how a fixed mindset may be holding you back in your studies and in your life.We also chat about:The walking around the obstacle course strategy for exam prep;The paradigm shift from knowledge to application for enhanced learning;Navigating your strengths and weakne
Build Knowledge For Life | Yvonne Starkey Pt1
We are joined by Yvonne Starkey, CA(SA), study mindset and study strategy coach and founder of AccountingStudyAdvice.com.We chat about how to build knowledge that lasts throughout your studies and beyond using her house-building approach to learning.We also chat about:The importance of purpose in your study approach;The future of accounting education;Her challenges as a UNISA student that inspired
The Road to Audit Partner | Susan van der Valk
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
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
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;Th
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 performan
The Story of Mr Tough Guy - The People Person | Kgotso Letsela
Today we are joined by Motlalekgotso Letsela, 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 b
Believe In Yourself | Jayde van Staden Pt2
Once 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 &
How She Discovered Herself in Her 20s | Jayde van Staden Pt1
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 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
The Art of Strategy in Business | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt3
Once 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 tr
How to Make the Most of Your Articles | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt2
Again, 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
Why You Should Probably Be A CA | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt1
Today, 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 brie
CA(SA) Will Develop Your Character | Roshan Parbhoodas
We 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 appro
CA(SA) Alone Is Not Enough | Kevin Botes Pt2
Once 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 t
How Networking Can Improve Your Marks | Kevin Botes Pt1
Today, 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 belief
How Luck Made Him the Best in Excel In the World | Pieter Pienaar Pt2
Once 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
Your Modules Are Just Mental Models | Pieter Pienaar Pt1
We 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
The CEO of Old School's Lessons From Running a R100-million Clothing Brand | Daneel Steinmann
We 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 artic
How to Build the Courage to Be Yourself | Walter Madondo Pt2
Again, 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 studi
How to Unlock Your Hidden Potential | Walter Madondo Pt1
Today, 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
The Key Habits of Balance You Need For Study Success | Udo Bohmer Pt2
Once 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 y
CA(SA) Is Your Ticket To Endless Possibility | Udo Bohmer Pt1
Today 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
How to Build a Private Equity Network | Tlhogi Dube
Today, 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
Distance Yourself From Failure By Diversifying Your Identity | Naairah Motala Pt3
Once 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
How to Avoid Burnout | Naairah Motala Pt2
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 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 networ
What is Private Equity? | Naairah Motala Pt1
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 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-t
Will CAs Be Replaced By AI? | Renier Wessels Pt2
Once 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 fun
Failure's Fortune in a Top CA Technologist's Journey | Renier Wessels Pt1
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 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
What Recruiters Are Actually Looking For | Wamashudu Mukheli Pt2
Once 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 C
How to Become the SAICA Trainee Trailblazer | Wamashudu Mukheli Pt1
We 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 weak
You Have Golden Handcuffs... Now What? | Lesego Rankou Pt3
Once 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;
How to Be Authentic in Professional Spaces | Lesego Rankou Pt2
Again, 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 studentin
How Her Greatest Failure Became Her Greatest Triumph | Lesego Rankou Pt1
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 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
How He Started An Accounting & Business Newsletter During His Studies | Xavier Prospero
Today 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 Belm
How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Studies | Brandon Vienings Pt2
Today 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 experim
