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Building a career in practice In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman discusses the different career opportunities available in practice.
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In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman discusses the different career opportunities available in practice.

This episode covers:

  • Growing your confidence as a student.
  • The increasing focus on advisory work in practice.
  • The importance of ‘soft’ skills in the sector.
  • Being proactive about shaping your progression.

Orkhan is joined in the studio by Dale Pollitt, Director and Co-Owner of Ryans Chartered Accountants; and Annabelle Mudge, Trainee Accountant at Albert Goodman.

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Host

  • Orkhan Freeman

Guests

  • Dale Pollitt, Director and Co-Owner, Ryans Chartered Accountants
  • Annabelle Mudge, Trainee Accountant, Albert Goodman

Episode first published: 29 September 2025
Podcast recorded: 11 August 2025

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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