Chartered Accountant stories

Be inspired by the best. Introducing our talented and inspiring Chartered Accountants from around the world. They’ve walked the path of success and have shared their stories. Hear what makes them tick, how they’ve got to where they are and how becoming a CA has helped them earn a seat at the table.

Antonio Caliari-Pearce CA

Accountant, Vend | Discusses his role, why he chose to become a Chartered Accountant and his career highlights.

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Anna Lee CA: My week in business

COO, the ICONIC | Tells us what her week looks like working for one of Australia’s largest online fashion destinations.

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Ashley Phillips CA

Achieving a healthy work-life balance can be tricky with all the competing tasks of 21st century life, and the ever-present FOMO struggle! We speak to Ashley Phillips CA and wellness blogger about her tips on how to find work-life nirvana.

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Ben Eisikovich CA

Senior Finance Analyst at BT | Discusses the importance of mentoring and how it helped his career.

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Chris Chan CA: Overcoming obstacles through mentorship

Australian Ninja Warrior Chris Chan CA shares how the support of mentors has helped him rise above life’s challenges.

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Cam Nguyen CA

We sit down with Cam Nguyen CA to find out the most valuable lessons she’s learned on her path to success as the founder of accounting startup, Encountr.

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Cameron Good CA: My week in business

Head of Tournaments and Competitions at New Zealand Rugby | How a three week secondment to pursue his passion started his 10 year career at New Zealand Rugby.

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Camille Woods CA

Accounting Academic, UTS and Director of corporate meditation and yoga school start-up, Monday Mind | Combining her two passions and using her designation to make a difference.

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Chloe Warren CA

Independent Business Monitoring CoE Director for GlaxoSmithKline | Moved to London for the challenge, global experience and international travel and hasn’t looked back.

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Chris Chan CA

Australian Ninja Warrior season 2 semi-finalist & 2016 CA Speaker of the Year, Chris Chan CA, reflects on the past obstacles he has overcome to make a difference today.

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Diwash Bhattarai CA on overcoming adversity to follow his dreams

We speak with recently designated CA Diwash Bhattarai, BAS Accountant at PKF Goldsmith Fox on chasing his dreams and making his Bhutanese community in Christchurch proud.

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Elias Bizannes CA

Founder, StartupBus and StartupHouse | Australian entrepreneur taking on Silicon Valley.

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Emily Plummer CA

Head of Operations, fund’d and Professional fashion blogger | From corporate to catwalk, see how her work as an accountant led her to starting a successful fashion blog.

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Emma Evans CA

CEO Capi Sparkling and Folk Capital | Young entrepreneur and CFO with big plans to make the world a better place.

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Gemma Preston CA

Gemma Preston CA, a public financial management expert at the International Monetary Fund, talks about how her CA designation has opened doors all over the world.

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Gina Hadiutomo CA

Project Accountant, Lendlease | Discusses what her day-to-day is like and how she uses her critical and creative thinking to solve problems.

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Hamish Cullenward CA

Manager, Boyce Chartered Accountants | Tells us about his challenges as a Chartered Accountant in regional Australia.

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Hamish Jolly CA: My week in business

Innovator and Research Director for the Australian Institute of Marine Science | Not a traditional accounting role, a week in the life of an innovator and marine scientist.

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Hannah Howard CA

Finance Director, My Food Bag | Explains what it’s like working for one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies.

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Hayley Psaltis CA

Group Head of Audit at AGL Energy | Outlines the opportunities and benefits of a career in audit.

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James Watson CA

James Watson CA is an advisor at WLF Accounting & Advisory, but almost had a very different career. James reflects on his journey so far and shares his advice for students embarking on their own.

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Joelene Kajavala CA

Programme Director, Resolution Retreats| Combining her business knowledge with her passion of helping women with their confidence and health.

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Josh Hickford CA

We speak to Josh Hickford CA, Senior Management Accountant at TSB New Zealand, cancer survivor and Survivor NZ castaway about how his work and life experiences have equipped him with the tools, drive and dedication to positively impact the community.

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Joshua Robb CA

Associate Director, SV Partners | From Achiever Programme intern to associate director.

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Kate Boorer CA

Founder, Young Professional Women Australia | Empowers women to be leaders.

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Lauren Zwierlein CA

Growing up in country Victoria, Lauren Zwierlein CA had a knack for numbers. Little did she know it would lead to personal and professional growth and a career that would take her around the world.

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Manuel Vlandis CA: My week in business

Financial Controller at the Sydney Roosters | Tells us how sport's business accounting has more to it than meets the eye.

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Mark Valerio CA

Assurance Partner, PwC and board member, the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA) | Reveals the surprising career path that lead him to discover his passion for the not-for-profit sector.

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Mike Bellemore CA

Senior Consultant at PwC | Credits his Canadian secondment with teaching him a lot about accounting - and a lot about himself.

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Nadine Marke CA

Director of Corporate Finance at RSM Australia | Tells us how her role as a litigation accountant can make a significant impact on people's lives.

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Nicki Nicol CA

COO of New Zealand Rugby, Nicki Nicol CA, shares how she is able to use her skills to make a difference in sport with the Respect and Inclusion project.

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Nurain Janah CA

Tax accountant, William Buck and Founder of She4She | A passion for making a difference in the lives of others is the driving force of Kiwi tax accountant Nurain’s career.

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Penny Dickeson CA

Operations Controller at Cloudy Bay Vineyards | While looking for a lifestyle change Penny found her dream job.

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Rahul Seth CA

Rahul Seth, CA and mental health advocate, reveals how the CA Program has empowered him to make a difference in the community and start the conversation around mental health.

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Rebecca Glover CA: My week in business

CFO, World Vision Australia | Outlines her week, making the world a better place with her financial know-how and accounting savvy.

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Rebecca Glover CA

CFO, World Vision Australia | Inspired by a trip to Thailand, Rebecca changed her job, and her life.

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Saimon Lomaloma CA

Owner, Jetboards New Zealand | Moved out of the corporate world so he could turn his passion into his 9 to 5.

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Saimon Lomaloma CA: My week in business

Owner, Jetboards New Zealand | Shows us what his week is like as a business owner of an extreme watersports company.

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Shreya Viswanathan CA

Assistant Product Manager in lending, AMEX | How a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to intern with AMEX in New York kick started her career.

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Simon Hardman CA

Financial Controller, at Microsoft | Far from boring, Simon tells us how being a CA changed his life.

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Tiffany Slater CA

Senior Manager of the National Rugby League (NRL) Women's Elite Program | Taking a once-in-a-career opportunity to help grow women’s rugby league.

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Yasmine Gill CA

We speak to Yasmine Gill CA, Senior Consultant at PwC Indigenous Consulting, about how her CA skills and knowledge are helping her make a difference to the Indigenous community.

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William Yan CA

Director Finance Business Partner for the Department of Justice's Courts and Tribunals division | Talks about the role he plays in the public sector.

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