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Working in charities and the public sector In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores what it’s like to work as a chartered accountant in charities and the public sector.
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In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores what it’s like to work as a chartered accountant in charities and the public sector.

This episode covers:

  • The relevance of the ACA qualification to taking a role in the public sector.
  • How transferable the skills are between a traditional practice and the more varied experience offered by charities or jobs in the civil service.
  • The job satisfaction such a role can provide.
  • How to make an informed career move.

Jag is joined in the studio by James Yianni, Head of Finance at two charities – Medical Detection Dogs and Farms for City Children – and Evie Dolega-Ossowski, Senior Auditor at the Government Internal Audit Agency.

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Host

  • Jag Dhaliwal

Guests

  • James Yianni, Head of Finance at charities Medical Detection Dogs and Farms for City Children
  • Evie Dolega-Ossowski, Senior Auditor at the Government Internal Audit Agency

Episode first published: 6 January 2026

Podcast recorded: 19 September 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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