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 uncover... Hence, this is an exploration of the mountainous and arduous path towards CA(SA). This is The Road to CA.
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June 15, 202631 min
Don't Be the Best, Be the Only
In today's solo episode, we explore what it means to explore a singular path to your dreams on the road to CA(SA).We chat about some thoughts and ideas on becoming the best CA only you can be - and why authenticity is differentiation in the market of value creators.We go over:How to get rich (without getting lucky) by Naval RavikantProductive yourself by Naval RavikantMeditations on talent by Kevin Kelly inter alia.Do the Wrong Thing by Alunga MadalaIf by Rudyard KiplingAn ode to the fools by Alunga MadalaEnjoy!
June 7, 202645 min
Do It Because You Love It | Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob - CA(SA), founder and host of the Chat EBT Show, and entrepreneur.We chat about doing what you love :)We also chat about:Why he recently left corporate;The story of how he started his podcast Chat EBT;Steve Jobs’ failure story that led to his being fired from Apple;Why starting is the gift not to the world but to yourself;Starting his fractional IA consultancy, You H8 Admin;His experience working for a US firm remotely;Transferable skills from his podcast work into his other professional work;Businesses stories of failure towards success and more.Enjoy!________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube________________________________________Check out Chat EBT Show________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
June 1, 202638 min
What If Articles Were Shorter? | Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob Pt1
Today, we are joined by Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob - CA(SA), founder and host of the Chat EBT Show, and entrepreneur.We chat about his experience with shorter articles through RPL and what it meant for his career.We also chat about:Taking the plunge of being yourself;The power of singular purpose and vision;Why we should zoom out on our careers to contextualise our failures;Why the greatest businesspeople are not the best musicians, but the best conductors;How the CA journey shapes you into a leader, and more.Enjoy!________________________________________Check out Chat EBT Show________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
May 24, 202647 min
The Fire of Articles & The Power of Persistence | Oreel Reddy
Today, we are joined by Oreel Reddy, CA(SA), ACMA and CGMA, and Finance & Operations Manager at Avanti Coffee Company.We chat about how persistence, humility and staying in the fire long enough can shape both your career and your character.We also chat about:His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) through the CIMA-SAICA reciprocal agreement;Self-funding and studying part-time through UNISA;The fire and humility of articles;Why communication and storytelling are becoming critical skills for finance professionals;The difference between understanding numbers and influencing people;Why many aspiring professionals give up a little quicker than they should;His old school’s “brick by brick” initiative and the importance of building legacy within communities;What South Africa can learn from China’s culture of efficiency and innovation, and more.Enjoy!__________________________________________________Check out the MVSS brick initiative__________________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn: Alunga Madala LinkedInFollow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA Podcast LinkedIn
May 17, 202634 min
Why She Never Settled Even Studying Part-time | Amogelang Tia Mawela Pt2
Once more, we are joined by Amo Tia Mawela, award-winning CA trainee at AGSA and community developer.We chat about how perseverance and never settling for the easy path took her through her part-time postgraduate studies.We also chat about:Her brief explorations in tax articles;Getting a job in estate wealth consulting at a bank during her part-time CTA studies;The non-linear nature of the CA journey but also why it’s definitely not indefinite, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
May 10, 202631 min
Finding Yourself Through Failure | Amogelang Tia Mawela Pt1
Today, we are joined by Amo Tia Mawela, award-winning CA trainee at AGSA and community developer.We chat about how she found we find ourselves on our journey through failure.We also chat about:How ambition led her to the accounting degree;The battles of embarrassment when you repeat a year;Self-complexity in your identity and why a hobby will save your life;Her journey of joining NPO Keep That Gold Shining, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
April 27, 20261 hr 6 min
Why You Need Self-Esteem BEFORE Being A CA | Cheryl Crowie
Today, we are joined by Cheryl Crowie, former Chartered Accountant and life coach for professional women.We chat about why chasing the four letters won't help you fix what needs fixing within and how you can start your journey of growth and healing today.We also chat about:The difference between self-esteem and self-confidence;How to manage the dangers of comparison on social media;Why mimetic desire secretly controls us;The role of parenting in self-esteem;How fear-based decisions and limiting beliefs run and ruin your life;Why CA(SA) can only multiply but cannot add, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Check out Cheryl's website here_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
April 19, 20261 hr 3 min
Talent’s Limits on the Road to CA(SA) | Muhammad Ismail Yousuf Pt2
Today, we are joined by Muhammad Ismail Yousuf, CA(SA), Assistant Manager at Harris and Trotter Digital Assets, specializing in audits and advisory services for digital assets, blockchain, and emerging financial technologies, and founder of The Pocket CA.We chat about the limits of talent on the road to CA(SA) and the importance of applying effort turns that into skill.We also chat about:Why discipline is the edge;The scarcity of success in the specifics and abundance in the generals;Turning towards a skills acquisition growth mindset;Personality as a skill;Why sometimes, you need to lose your confidence;AI hallucinations in accounting and how to get around them;His idea of playing the character, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Listen to Part 1:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube_________________________________________Get 3 days free of The Pocket CA_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
April 12, 202641 min
How to Embrace Uncertainty In Business & Life | Muhammad Ismail Yousuf Pt1
Today, we are joined by Muhammad Ismail Yousuf, CA(SA), Assistant Manager at Harris and Trotter Digital Assets, and founder of The Pocket CA.We chat about how you can understand and navigate periods of uncertainty in business and in life.We also chat about:The 5 levels of thinking;Intelligent failure and how to fail well;Seeing yourself as your main project in life;The power of processing emotions through writing;Why SAICA is the no.1 accounting body in the world;Lessons he learnt from a battle with his health, and more.Enjoy!_________________________________________Get 3 days free of The Pocket CA_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
April 1, 202645 min
10 Lessons From My First Q1 at Work
Here are the top 10 lessons from my first quarter as an articles clerk:Solve hardware problems before software problemsInner change always trumps outer changeYou are handicapped without a plan for the dayDon't be a trainee for too longIf at all possible, don't be greenWorkplace titles are utter nonsense (they're also not)Don't be the dude who died earlyMotivation is underratedThere are things about which you think and things about which you don'tThe world will shape you if you don't shape yourselfEnjoy!_________________________________________Connect with me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala_________________________________________Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtocaFollow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast
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