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