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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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All Episodes

39:49

How to Become the SAICA Trainee Trailblazer |...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/01/26

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 weaknesses;Choosing accounting over football as a career & his part-time coaching career;The power of

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38:48

You Have Golden Handcuffs... Now What? | Lesego...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/01/19

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;Her incredible Learning, Growth & Contribution initiative;Lessons from her Bridge the Gap networking

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39:59

How to Be Authentic in Professional Spaces | Lesego...

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2025/01/12

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 studenting, and much more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple

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31:07

How Her Greatest Failure Became Her Greatest Triumph...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2025/01/05

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 your career decisions;The practical way to gratitude;How she bridges the gap in every space she is

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36:57

How He Started An Accounting & Business Newsletter...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/12/29

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 BelmarEthics in accounting vs ethics in other industries, and

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31:08

How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Studies | Brandon...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/12/22

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 experimentation;Why you should document your life, and

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28:16

Turn Your Haters Into Your Motivators | Brandon...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/12/15

Today, 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

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16:10

3k LinkedIn Followers Celebration & Transitioning...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/12/08

In 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 - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast

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24:58

How to 10x Your Written Communication Skills |...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Today, 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

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28:09

Overcoming Depression: An Incredible True Story of...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/11/24

Today, 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

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25:19

Finding Your Place in the Value Chain | Nthabiseng...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/11/17

In 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

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19:38

Skills and Strategies for Delaying Gratification |...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/11/10

In 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

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23:10

Understanding vs Memorising for Learning That Sticks...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/11/03

Today, 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

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26:12

Loving What You Do vs Loving Why You Do It | Thalene...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/10/27

In 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;

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32:49

The 30-10 Study Rule | Dillen Breitenbach Pt 3

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/10/20

Today, 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

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29:49

He Might Become One of the Youngest CAs Ever | Dillen...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Today, 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

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26:30

The Man Behind the Notes Keeping CA Students Alive |...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/10/06

We 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

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48:38

From CA to CFO to Entrepreneur – The Unconventional CA

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/09/29

Today, 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

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44:08

The Secret Ingredient to Happy Articles | Luke...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/09/22

Today, 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

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36:28

You Don’t Need More Time, You Need More Focus | Luke...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/09/15

Today, 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

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