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Student Insights

Welcome to Student Insights

Interviews, guides and features giving you fresh insights, innovative ideas and an inside look at the lives and careers of ICAEW students and members. No matter what stage you’re at in your journey with us, you’ll find content to suit you.

Mai Thi Hong Nhung, the first ACA qualified accountant in Vietnam

How I stood out in hyper-competitive Vietnam with an ACA

Mai Thi Hong Nhung became the first Vietnamese-born person to start and finish the ACA qualification in her home country.

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Attending the One Young World summit changed all our worlds

The annual One Young World summit brings together talented young people. Learn about its impact on the lives of ICAEW Ambassadors from previous years.

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MY CAREER WITH ACA

Adding value and strategic advice

Beth Staff took a big leap from the Ministry of Justice to cyber-security start-up Tessian. Here's how she’s made it work.
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BOSSING IT

People matter just as much as numbers

Daire Keating, managing director, cards, Austria & Ireland at DCC Retail & Oil, shares his five pieces of wisdom for chartered accountants.
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From Tesco to Downing Street — Steven's story

Steven Thomas embarked on a career change in his 30s, swapping a busy role running a large supermarket for the Civil Service Fast Stream and the ACA qualification.
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Stay motivated while studying this summer

Staying focused while you’re working and studying at home during lockdown can be a challenge. Read our 8 tips on how to stay motivated during the summer.
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Free digital training for ICAEW students

Enhance your technology know-how for free via the online courses available to ICAEW CFAB and ACA students from ICAEW and partner organisations.
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The accountant getting London on its bike

ICAEW Chartered Accountant Andy Nunn is co-founder of Buzzbike, a subscription bicycle service based in London. Here’s how his accountancy background has propelled him forward.
How to put the I in team

How to put the ‘I’ in team

Being a great chartered accountant isn’t just about the hard skills – you have to be a good team player, too. We asked these business and accountancy experts for their tips on how to excel.

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My career with ACA: Lynn Pamment

After a 30-year career with PwC, Lynn Pamment is the new comptroller and auditor general of Jersey. Here she shares a personal view on her career to date.
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Bossing it with Carol Handa

Carol Handa, chartered accountant and finance director at St Modwen Properties, shares her viewpoints on what it takes to succeed.