Nifemi: From Science Lab to Chartered Accountant and Influencer
Nifemi’s career didn’t start in accounting — in fact, she studied science at university before discovering her true passion at a graduate careers fair. In this inspiring conversation, she shares how she made the leap into Chartered Accountancy, topped national exams, and built a thriving career that blends finance, content creation, and mentoring. Along the way, Nifemi busts myths about the profession, explains how her skills are transferable across industries, and offers practical advice for students on networking, balancing work and study, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth.
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Shaun McGlade: Building a Business, Balancing Life
From growing up on a family farm to leading his own accountancy practice, Shaun McGlade’s journey shows the power of hard work, adaptability, and vision. In this episode, Shaun reflects on the lessons learned from his parents’ business, the importance of making numbers “real” for clients, and the leap of faith it took to leave a secure job to start SMC Ltd. He shares how the Chartered Accountancy qualification opened doors, why flexibility matters for both students and professionals, and how running his own firm has brought unexpected rewards — from hiring staff to shaping the future of his community.
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Joseph Grant ACA
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Caelinn McGonigle
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Tom Corry ACA - Every Organisation Needs a Chartered Accountant
Tom has used the freedom of movement that Chartered Accountancy has given him to travel the world and to make friends in places like Bermuda, New York, the Netherlands and Cyprus. He has also used his qualification to pivot from finance to sustainability, where he makes a very real difference.
In this 'Become a Chartered Accountant' podcast series you will hear directly from members and students of Chartered Accountants Ireland and how they decided on the ACA qualification, their journey and how their careers are going.
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