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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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23:32

How to Bring Your Textbook to Life | Luke Tollman Part 1

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/09/08

If some topics don’t light you up the same way like the Boks on a Saturday night – I think todays episode may come in handy. 3rd-year CA trainee at VAT IT and co-founder of Apti – the tool connecting students to their dream articles – Luke Tollman, explores with me the learning strategies to make your studies matter through bring your books to life.We also chat about:Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate for of self-improvement;Time value of knowledge;How to maximise your growth in your articles;The

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49:59

He’s Building the Tool to Discover Your Dream CA...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Today, we have an aspiring CA putting that dream of becoming a business owner to action. He is a founder of Apti – the tool of helping students discover, apply for, and land their dream SAICA, SAIT & CIMA articles, 3rd-year CA trainee at VAT IT, Nic Forshaw will be sharing his journey on the road to CA(SA) and the lessons he has learnt along the way to founding Apti.We also chat about:CA as a tool for entrepreneurship, Pivoting from audit to entrepreneurship articles in honours, Why most

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41:04

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/08/25

In today’s episode with 3rd-year Acc Sci student at the University of Pretoria, Mavu Sakalunda, we briefly explore this thing called imposter syndrome and her brush with it.We also chat about:Her journey from bcom to financial sciences to accounting sciences; The power of planting a seed; How to make a difference in the front lines of wherever you are placed; The unexpected power of imposter syndromeHer experience at a Big 4 firm vacation work programme, and

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27:01

The Problem is Everything EXCEPT the Course … | Adele...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/08/18

If you have been in any unfortunate powerless position – this one is for you as 3rd-year accounting student at University of Cape Town – Adele Mamba shares with us her harrowing experience dealing with her feelings of powerlessness far away from home.We chat about:Coping with personal problems on the road.The Art of AccountingHer aspiration of one day writing a bookWhether AI will replace artists, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________If you have not already, listen to Part

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36:43

She Flew 1741km to Study to be a CA(SA) | Adele Mamba...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/08/11

In this episode, we go through some of those struggles that fellow travelers and aspiring CA go through – particularly our foreign student travelers.We have 3rd-year accounting student at University of Cape Town – Adele Mamba share here story so far on the road and her experience as a foreign student.We also chat about:The Four Majors of Chartered Accountancy, The Power of Creativity in Accounting, How we can use Accounting Skills to Make a Positive Impact, Challenges of Foreign Students, and

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26:29

Half full or Half Empty… Do You Even See the Glass? |...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/08/03

In this 3rd and final part with Awela Madala – current 3rd-year Audit Trainee at PwC and University of Pretoria alumnus – we explore how we are actually doing more than we give ourselves credit for and – if we can appreciate what we are doing as opposed to what we are not doing – we can do better.We chat about:How CTA humbles you,The power of your inner engine,Studying with a broken foot in undergrad,The effects of his COVID depression, and more.Enjoy!

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26:29

What It's Like to be A Big Four Audit Trainee | Awela...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/07/28

Part 2What is a day in the life of a Big 4 audit trainee like? Find out in part 2 with Awela Madala, a current 3rd-year Audit Trainee at PwC soon signing off as a CA(SA). We also chat about:Thinking Beyond Being A Student or a Trainee, The Power of Taking Stock in Your Life,Tips for Networking As a Young Professional, The Hidden Business Insights in audit that no one talks about,How to Be Entrepreneurial in a big a corporate, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________If you have not

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34:42

Save the Semester By Burning the Boats Pt1

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/07/21

Part 1In this episode, we have 3rd-year CA trainee at PwC and University of Pretoria alumnus, Awela Madala, come share his story of how he was able to bag his degree, bouncing back from a dismal mid-year to qualifying for the CTA program at UP and how, if you are not where you wanted to be at the beginning of the year, there is still hope.We also chat about:Being the Numbers Guy;Making the first Mistake as a Loss Leader;The Jump From High School to University;Burning the Boats, and much

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40:04

He did Third year Accounting Sciences for the Third...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/07/14

Part 2In this episode – part 2 with 3rd-year Accounting Sciences student at the University of Pretoria, Thato Pheeha – we deep dive into a study approach that might just take you out of that deadlock zone with your module marks.In this one we get super tactical, and Thato shares his Learning Pyramid study strategy for students to drastically improve their process and therefore, their performance.We chat about:Practical Study StrategiesHow to Prime your Brain to 10x Lecture EffectivenessWhat’s

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27:46

He did Third year Accounting Sciences for the Third...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/07/07

Part 1Our guest's story today, 3rd-year student at the university of Pretoria, Thato Pheeha, will show you some of the struggles that the people sitting next to you every single day go through and so much more. Not only that – but that if you are going through some of the same challenges, you can overcome them too.We also chat about:· Taking Responsibility, · The Business of Music, · Overcoming Epilepsy, · The Danger of Affirmation Through Marks; and much moreThis episode was inspired by so much

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26:17

Turn Your Weaknesses Into Your Strengths | Become A...

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/06/30

In this episode, Alunga is taking a little detour from the usual interviews with aspiring CAs but rather delving into a concept used by the foremost minds in the world. From Vusi Thembekwayo to Oprah Winfrey. From Trevor Noah to Richard Branson and countless others and how you as a student and future difference maker can apply to your own life and achieve massive success.Please share this with other aspiring CAs if it adds value to your life.Enjoy!_________________________________________Sign up

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37:31

How to Go from 40% to 80%

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/06/23

How to Go from 40% to 80%Sometimes, we feel our marks define us. And when we miss the mark, we attach our self-confidence to it and feel worthless. But our marks are simply indicators that we need to tweak our inputs…For our guest today, 3rd year Acc Sci student Unity Mosaka – he has received the same low mark that has seen you at your lowest lows, but he never let them define him. Thus, he immediately shot up from failing to achieving a distinction. So, we chat about he how he did it – going from

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45:04

How to Leverage Failure Towards Success

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/06/16

How to Leverage Failure Towards SuccessWhat’s your number?30%? 40%? 45%? 55%? 60%?We all have a number – the number we view as a failure…In this week’s episode, our guest and my good friend Tebogo Zubane - a 3rd-year Accounting student at the University of Pretoria and former chairperson of House CA (the accounting student representative body at UP) comes to share with us his lessons in failure – the good, the bad, the ugly – but all the growth that comes with it as well.We chat about his lessons

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30:58

You Don't Have To Be Smartest In The Room

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/06/09

You Don't Have To Be Smartest In The RoomDid you leave high school with your two, three, four, maybe even five distinctions – feeling on top of the world? Then you entered the accounting programme, ready to settle for a 70% - 75% aggregate. You get your first test back. You look up at the screen as they celebrate the top ten in the class. Number 10 got 75%. You got 50% (if that)...If you’ve ever experienced such a humbling moment, you’ll appreciate this episode. Join us as Marnu shares his sobering

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42:38

Having A Growth Mindset

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/06/02

Having A Growth MindsetHave you ever gotten a result and began to question your intelligence? Or maybe you brand yourself as a "60s student" or a "50s student".This is what is called a fixed mindset, and it may be holding you back more than you realize. In this week’s episode, I chat with Revin John, whose remarkable transformation from humble academic beginnings to great academic successes illustrates the life-changing power of a growth mindset. We dive into the crucial differences between fixed

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30:55

Enjoying the Journey

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Imagine if someone told you that astonishingly somehow your honours year can be, not just bearable, but fun? Is CTA easy...?Well, you don’t have to imagine any longer as we have a current postgraduate student at the University of Pretoria, Leon Rapp, give us his unpopular testimony of the infamous postgraduate "death wish" known as CTA and that – with the right mindset and outlook – it might not be the supposed death wish that we make it out to be…We also chat about purpose and having a why, how to

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36:33

Mastering Oneself

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/05/19

If you ever doubt yourself, aspire to leadership, or want to harness the power of self-ownership, this episode is for you. Join Lungelo Mpinga, Chairperson of African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) Tuks, and a fellow third-year student, as she graces the mic with aplomb and graciousness. This moving episode promises to be one of our best yet. Whether you're at home, at school, or on your commute, you won't want to miss this conversation. Tune in and take something valuable from this inspiring

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20:11

Bounce Back Stronger

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/05/12

The road looks different for us all. The common denominator, however, is the persistence it takes, and the resilience required. Fellow 3rd-year student Kele Mokeona shares with us her story of resilience & persistence and how, after a year out in the working world, has found a newly born purpose and enthusiasm for accounting. We chat about a range of interesting topics from relationships while on the road to mental toughness and work experiences.This one was FUN. I hope you have fun listening to

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28:27

CAs As Champions of Business in Africa

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/05/05

Explore the prestigious CA(SA) designation, recognized globally as a benchmark in Chartered Accountancy, in this enlightening episode with Lwazi Shelembe - a 3rd Year Accounting student on the road. Discover how CAs in Africa are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable change and ethical influence in the modern era. Whether you're aspiring to be a CA or are interested in sustainable business practices, this episode offers valuable insights into commitment and servitude. Don't miss out on this

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39:56

How to Acquire Professional Judgement as a Student

The Road to CA Podcast ·

2024/04/28

Calling yourself a professional is one thing. Being a professional and aspiring to act and serve with professionalism and competence is another.In this episode, together with Pieter Pienaar, BCom Accounting Sciences graduate (passed with distinction) and PGDAS (Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences) student, we explore the CA profession from the perspective of professional judgement - the real value CAs bring to their spaces and how to approach your studies with this in mind.In the spirit of

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