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The Road to CA Podcast

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

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40:26

The Art of Strategy in Business | Muhammed Ismail...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/06/22

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 tragedy of the commons problem we has as a result;Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to

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38:51

How to Make the Most of Your Articles | Muhammed...

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2025/06/15

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 scandal transpired;The social skill of giving people choices;What myCAhub is and how it started, and

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45:52

Why You Should Probably Be A CA | Muhammed Ismail...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/06/08

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 brief stint as a journalist;His values-based approach to work and life;Why knowledge is only part of power,

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54:27

CA(SA) Will Develop Your Character | Roshan Parbhoodas

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/06/01

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 appropriate for cultivating a growth mindset;The three types of failure and why you must increase your good

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43:24

CA(SA) Alone Is Not Enough | Kevin Botes Pt2

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/05/25

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 the CA qualification as a baseline for entrepreneurship;The risks of "secure" employment; Viewing yourself as a

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32:17

How Networking Can Improve Your Marks | Kevin Botes Pt1

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2025/05/18

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 beliefs that he had to overcome to excel;The seven degrees of separation in networking, and

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35:40

How Luck Made Him the Best in Excel In the World |...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/05/11

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 combination of a tablespoon of determined preparation and effort, a dash of sheer brilliance and a

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45:43

Your Modules Are Just Mental Models | Pieter Pienaar Pt1

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2025/05/04

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 modules that mould your thinking in the world.We also chat about:How to systematically unpack the

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57:02

The CEO of Old School's Lessons From Running a...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/04/27

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 articles;Finding your values and strengths in your professional career;The significance of simplified

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47:19

How to Build the Courage to Be Yourself | Walter...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/04/20

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 studies like a 9-5;Why university is the best place to try things and make mistakes;The cocaine-kale phone

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51:57

How to Unlock Your Hidden Potential | Walter Madondo Pt1

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2025/04/13

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 Zimbabwe;Lessons of leadership from his father;The difference between management and

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35:58

The Key Habits of Balance You Need For Study Success...

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2025/04/06

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 your study sessions;How to write tests effectively;Quantity, quality and cumulative study

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29:36

CA(SA) Is Your Ticket To Endless Possibility | Udo...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/03/30

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 what you learn;The power of learning how to connect building blocks in your studies;The power of

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42:34

How to Build a Private Equity Network | Tlhogi Dube

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/03/23

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 sales experience selling Wi-Fi door-to-door;The struggle of feeling fulfilled in professional services,

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38:24

Distance Yourself From Failure By Diversifying Your...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/03/16

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 teaching for your learning;Declarative informative vs procedural information;The Ascension Accelerate

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42:13

How to Avoid Burnout | Naairah Motala Pt2

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/03/09

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 networking in private equity;Value creation vs value capture;The scale of sacrifice and meaning;Sleep's

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28:45

What is Private Equity? | Naairah Motala Pt1

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2025/03/02

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-to-image barrier;Memory palaces for enhanced memory and learning;Why native speakers of Asian languages

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39:26

Will CAs Be Replaced By AI? | Renier Wessels Pt2

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/02/16

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 function in business;How true Excel skills can transform your career;The Dunning Kruger effect of Excel

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24:59

Failure's Fortune in a Top CA Technologist's Journey...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/02/09

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 working in New York away from home and his family;What Renier does as a CA technologistHis journey of

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39:48

What Recruiters Are Actually Looking For | Wamashudu...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/02/02

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 Campus Connect;CQ & LQ over IQ & EQ in your job search skills requirements;Public speaking

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