Eleanor O'Neill
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Content writer living and working in Edinburgh. BA (Hons) Journalism
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Episode 3: David Nussbaum CA
By CA Agenda 27 May 2020 Subscribe and follow On this episode of the podcast, Indy is joined by CEO of The Elders, David Nussbaum CA CA Agenda host and ICAS Vice President Indy Hothi CA is joined by CEO of The Elders, David Nussbaum CA, to discuss his views on trust in the 'post-trust society' and how CAs can help to restore faith in 'the system'. David qualified with PwC before moving into private equity with a role at 3i.
Episode 2: Jonny Jacobs CA
By CA Agenda 29 April 2020 Subscribe and follow On this episode of the podcast, Indy is joined by Starbucks Finance Director EMEA, Jonny Jacobs CA CA Agenda host and newly appointed ICAS Vice President Indy Hothi CA is joined by Starbucks Finance Director EMEA Jonny Jacobs CA to discuss his work championing mental fitness in business. This episode was recorded in November 2019. Jonny trained with KPMG where he first experienced working with clients in the food and drinks industry.
ICAS launches the CA Agenda podcast
By CA Agenda 25 March 2020 Follow us on Spotify and SoundCloud At this challenging time, ensuring ICAS remains connected to its members has never been more essential. This brand-new podcast series from ICAS, which was recorded at the end of 2019, brings together the brightest minds from the worlds of business, accounting and technology to discuss key issues facing the modern business professional.
Pitching to clients | ICAS
By ICAS 12 September 2019 Main points: When presenting to clients it is important to both believe in and be clear on what you are sharing. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-structured speech. Watching TED talks or attending trainings can be valuable to learn this skill. If you are nervous about public speaking, understanding where it stems from and readjusting your mindset can be helpful in minimising fear. “I’m confident in my technical skills, but less so when pitching to clients.
De-risking pension schemes | CA Today News | ICAS
By Stephanie Hawthorne, CA Magazine 18 June 2019 Main Points: Employers and their pension schemes are increasingly looking for ways to minimise the risks associated with scheme liabilities. Consolidating schemes is one way to reduce risk, but this will be more suitable for some schemes than for others and care should be taken.
Rachel Corsie: The CA who became captain of the Scotland squad
By Robert Outram, CA Magazine 11 June 2019 It’s a game of two halves as Rachel Corsie puts her CA career on hold to become a professional footballer in the US, and is now captain of the Scottish team at the Women's World Cup. Combining the CA course with a serious commitment to sport takes some effort. Combining that training with the dream of playing at professional and national level – and making that dream a reality – takes an extraordinary amount of determination.
Engagement and the CA Journey
By Mike McKeon CA, ICAS President 10 June 2019 Main points: Engagement, mutual respect, and support are important factors in any members’ organisation. Engagement can be improved through offering members education that is relevant and easy to access. CAs need to engage with ideas and initiatives, as well as with each other, and new channels for sharing information will be opened to allow the membership to connect.
Businesses need to engage MSPs
By Bill Bowman CA MSP 5 June 2019 Main points Bill Bowman CA is a list MSP for the North East of Scotland. He believes that businesses in Scotland could do more to engage with legislators. A cross-party approach rather than simply lobbying government could reassure neutrality while getting the message across. Building relationships between businesses and MSPs opens the door to shared specialist knowledge, contacts and particular interests, according to Bill Bowman CA MSP.
One Young CA Insights: Jonny Jacobs CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 1 March 2019 Key points: Jonny won the title of One Young CA 2017. He is now Strategy and Transformation Director at pladis UK & Ireland. Being One Young CA has furthered his belief in stepping outside your normal role to find a passion and contribute to a wider agenda.
Back to work after raising a family
By Paul Buchan - Principal Consultant with Eden Scott 4 June 2019 Main points Returning to work after a career break can be daunting, especially in the instance of career breaks of more than five years. Returners may face discrimination when they find themselves competing with colleagues who haven’t taken a career break. Steps can be taken to influence success when re-entering the workforce, including maintaining clear communications and expectations, and brushing-up on skills.
Q&A Mark McDonald CA
By CA Today 4 June 2019 About Mark McDonald CA Mark trained with KPMG in Edinburgh and qualified in 2009. He was recognised as one of the ICAS Top 100 Young CAs in 2018. He advises CAs to stay curious and to network as much as possible. Mark McDonald CA talks about his role as Senior Commercial Account Manager with Scotiabank When did you qualify as a CA and who did you train with? I trained with KPMG in Edinburgh in the Financial Services Audit Group and qualified in 2009.
Robotic warehouse risks for business
By Chris Sheedy, CA Today 27 May 2019 Main points Supermarket chain Cole announced plans to automate its warehouses by 2023. Amazon had to temporally close a warehouse in 2018 due to an accident involving a robot. Ocado's Andover warehouse is run by more than 1,000 robots. As Australian supermarket Coles gets set to introduce robotic warehouses, what risks need to be mitigated for a tech success story?
The question of tomorrow’s ‘talent’: Alison Cornwell CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 17 May 2019 Key points Alison Cornwell CA has seen how changes in the professional world can impact a developing career. Speaking at an ICAS event in St Paul's Cathedral, she suggested that being a talented CA only continues to hold relevance if you are also constantly learning. The CA Agenda is a new thought leadership initiative from ICAS, bringing the issues that matter into sharp relief in Technology, Trust and Talent.
Shahbaz Mirza CA
Throughout the year, ICAS will be sharing the real and inspiring stories of CAs and their experiences as part of our initiative – Proud to be a CA. Our members should be rightly proud of the 'CA' badge and it should be recognised for its value and meaning. For Shahbaz Mirza, the “roadmap for life” the ICAS qualification provides makes him Proud to be a CA. It was this roadmap which led him to travel across the globe, consulting for innovative FinTech start-ups.
Cyberthreats: It's coming from inside!
By Andrea Murad, CA Today 18 March 2019 Key points: The biggest threats to business data don't come from hackers - they come from the employees who give access and mismanaged systems. The repercussions of data breaches are wider than data loss. Read the following tips for every employee and business to help secure data against cyberthreats.
Fixing trust crises in a market-based system: David Nussbaum CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 18 March 2019 Key points David Nussbaum CA is a respected authority on ethics in the profession. Speaking at an ICAS event in St Paul's Cathedral, he asked CAs to consider their individual impact on the public perception of 'the system'. The CA Agenda is a new thought leadership initiative from ICAS, bringing the issues that matter into sharp relief in Technology, Trust and Talent. Is ‘the system’ just a playground for those on the inside? Did we make it that way?
Proud to be a CA
Throughout the year, ICAS will be sharing the real and inspiring stories of CAs and their experiences as part of our initiative – Proud to be a CA. Our members should be rightly proud of the 'CA' badge and it should be recognised for its value and meaning. Having qualified as a CA more than 50 years ago, John Barton has seen how the qualification has evolved to become so much more than just accounting.
How to have a better commute
By Andrew Harbison, CA Today 13 May 2016 Unless you get to work in a chauffeur driven car, it’s probably safe to say that your daily commute is not something that you look forward to. It may be unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to be unenjoyable. Here are our picks of gizmos, gadgets and apps to help your journey to work be comfortable, productive and stress-free. 1.
ICAS welcomes new CAs to membership
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 29 March 2019 Key points The CA Admission Ceremony 2019 took place at the EICC on Saturday 23 March. Over 340 newly-qualified members attended with friends, family and honoured guests. ICAS President Sandy Manson CA, ICAS CEO Brice Cartwright CA and One Young CA 2018 Michael Scott encouraged the crowd to be #ProudtobeaCA. Over 340 new CAs attended the 2019 ICAS Admission Ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Saturday 23 March.
Funding the three stages of retirement
By Andrea Murad, CA Today 13 February 2019 Key points: Modern retirement is becoming more of a phased transition as people opt for flexible working solutions over a complete career cut-off. It is important to decide what you want to get from your retirement and plan accordingly. Having the finances to support your lifestyle requires long-term considerations.
Five things CAs need to know this week: 8 April 2019
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 8 April 2019 A look ahead to some of the things happening in business, accountancy and politics this week. 1. EU27 leaders to discuss Brexit deadline The European Council is due to meet on Wednesday 10 April to discuss the latest Brexit developments. Although the deadline for the UK's exit from the EU was extended to 12 April last month, Theresa May has requested a further postponement to 30 June.
Top 10 CA Today articles: 2018
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 21 December 2018 The past year has brought a wealth of news, insight and interesting developments to the pages of CA Today. Here we take a look back at our most-read content in 2018. 1. The ICAS Top 100 Young CAs 2018 announced This year we took our recognition of exceptional Young CAs to new heights with the announcement of the ICAS Top 100 Young CAs 2018, in association with Investec Click & Invest.
Career Moves 1 August 2018
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 1 August 2018 Your weekly round-up of the CAs and other business professionals moving into new roles. Claire Leece CA and Jonathan Lowe CA appointed RSM UK Regional Audit Managing Partners RSM UK has named Claire Leece CA and Jonathan Lowe CA as Regional Audit Managing Partners in Scotland and the North.
A happy multigenerational workplace
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 15 February 2018 The millennial Generation Y have graduated from the students and start-up interns of the last decade to today's CEOs, leading innovators and political leaders. How will the world of work adapt and how can millennials capitalise on their potential? Businesses are changing to accomodate the needs and wants of the younger worker, making themselves a friendly space for millennials to develop and innovate.
Career Moves this week: 6 February 2019
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 6 February 2019 Your weekly round-up of the CAs and other business professionals moving into new roles. Lorna Jack CA appointed Chair of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited Lorna Jack CA has been elected Chair of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) after serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2017. Lorna is also the Chief Executive of the Law Society of Scotland and has been in that position for over 10 years.
Be the 'Change Maker'
By Sumati Sharma CA 15 October 2018 About Sumati Sumati is VP, Special Projects at Virgin Atlantic and Co-Chairs the Women in Aviation Charter Steering Group. She advocates CAs using their skills and reputation to drive positive change and influence the future of their environment. Continue the conversation with Sumati on Twitter and LinkedIn. As a CA, I believe that embracing our platform and responsibility to influence positive change for others and society is truly empowering.
The festive season: In numbers
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 21 December 2018 To round off the year, we have put together some fun facts and key dates for celebrating the end of 2018 in style. Has your spending been above average? What are the odds of snow? Other Fun Facts The first Christmas card was commissioned and designed in 1843. Now, over 150 million cards and parcels are delivered by Royal Mail in the run-up to the end of each year.
Career Moves 18 April 2018
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 18 April 2018 Your weekly round-up of the CAs and other business professionals moving into new roles. Alex Tait CA named Regional Managing Partner at RSM UK Alex Tait CA has moved into the position of Regional Managing Partner for Scotland and Northern Ireland at RSM UK, succeeding Robert Ross CA in the role. Alex has been at RSM for over 20 years, leading assurance services in Scotland and the North of England in his capacity as Partner.
Five top tips for nominating a Young CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 18 February 2019 Key points: You can nominate yourself or any eligible Young CA. Any ICAS CA aged 35 or under can be put forward for the competition. This includes CA students due to join membership before June 2019. The One Young CA 2019 will also be selected from the Top Young CAs nominees. Do you want to recognise a CA for the ICAS Top Young CAs 2019 competition? Are you thinking of entering yourself? We have five tips for stand-out nominations. 1.
CFOs 'returning to the defensive'
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 29 July 2016 Main points Almost half of CFOs in the UK are focusing on reducing company costs. Risk appetite is at its lowest level since the first quarter of 2009. The EU referendum has had a profound effect on economic predictions. UK CFOs are making defensive strategies their top priorities for the first time in over a year, according to Deloitte.
One Young CA Insights: Michael Scott CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 25 February 2019 Key points: Michael won the title of One Young CA 2018. He is now Group Financial Controller at DPS Group. Being One Young CA has allowed him to connect with change-makers from all over the world to inspire his own leadership. As we welcome nominations for the ICAS Top Young CAs 2019, Eleanor O’Neill spoke to 2018 One Young CA Michael Scott about the award’s influence on his professional growth and perception of what it means to be a CA.
Heather Stokes CA
Throughout the year, ICAS will be sharing the real and inspiring stories of CAs and their experiences as part of our initiative – Proud to be a CA. Our members should be rightly proud of the 'CA' badge and it should be recognised for its value and meaning. The pride Heather Stokes holds in her CA qualification comes from the sure footing it gave her to follow her passion of a career in the fashion industry.
The winding road to success
By Katrin Shearer, Accountancy Practice Consultant, Eden Scott 4 April 2019 Newly qualified accountants need to choose between working for an accountancy practice and moving to industry. Read on for advice on available pathways – pursuing the right one for you will lead to a successful and fulfilling career. In today’s marketplace we can see a perpetual demand for qualified accountants, both in accountancy practice and industry, which is good news for newly qualified accountants.
Top Young CAs 2019
Submit your entries for the ICAS Top 100 Young CAs 2019. Nominations: Open A valid login for ICAS.com is required to submit a nomination. Non-members who do not have an online account will be required to sign up in order to authenticate the entry.
One Young CA Insights: Indy Hothi CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 8 March 2019 Key points: Indy won the title of One Young CA 2015. Since then, he has travelled the world and worked with international organisations to raise funds and awareness of humanitarian causes. Being One Young CA has given him a platform to connect with and inspire fellow CAs. The closing date approaches for nominations to the ICAS Top Young CAs 2019.
One Young CA Insights: Dr Rimla Akhtar MBE CA
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 4 March 2019 Key points: Rimla won the title of One Young CA 2016. She has since earned her doctorate and continues as the Founder and Managing Director of RimJhim Consulting. Being One Young CA renewed her connection to ICAS. With less than two weeks until nominations for the ICAS Top Young CAs 2019 come to a close, Eleanor O’Neill spoke to 2016 One Young CA Dr Rimla Akhtar MBE about how the award brought her closer to ICAS.
Who will be the Top Young CAs of 2019?
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 11 February 2019 Key points Nominations are now open for the Top Young CAs 2019 and One Young CA awards. Any active CA aged 35 and under is eligible for self or peer nomination. 100 Young CAs will be recognised for their work in the categories of Technology, Trust and Talent. The search for the ICAS Top 100 Young CAs 2019 and next One Young CA is now underway. Are you a Young CA looking for a platform to promote a worthy cause?
Five signs of an email scam
By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 7 February 2019 Data breaches put personal information at risk and open both individuals and companies up to impersonation and infiltration. But could you spot a malicious scammer in your inbox? Information leaks have made numerous headlines in recent years. For example, in January, many reported on Collection #1 – a bank of sensitive information made public online and putting millions of email addresses and passwords up for grabs. Sites like Have I been pwned?
Ricky Munday CA | About ICAS | ICAS
Ricky Munday is an explorer, a humanitarian and a CA. In this video, Ricky charts his path from corporate banking in Edinburgh, to aid worker in war-torn countries around the world, and most recently to mountaineer. He explains how being a CA has opened doors to different sectors and ultimately led him to find his true purpose. Hear why he is Proud to be a CA. Previous page
Carole Cran CA: Ports, Brexit and the role of a CFO
Carole Cran CA: Ports, Brexit and the role of a CFO By Robert Outram 28 November 2018 Main points Carole Cran is Chief Financial Officer with Forth Ports, which runs eight of the UK’s busiest ports. Carole joined Forth Ports in early 2018, after nearly four years as CFO with power supply services business Aggreko. Carole trained with KPMG in Glasgow and worked for KPMG in Australia and BAE Systems before moving to Aggreko as Group Financial Controller in 2004.
How the ICAS Foundation is creating future CAs
How the ICAS Foundation is creating future CAs By Eleanor O'Neill, CA Today 16 November 2018 The ICAS Foundation The ICAS Foundation celebrates academic excellence and is encouraging gifted young people to pursue a career in accountancy. Students and school leavers are awarded financial support, internship opportunities and a CA mentor under the scheme. CAs can donate to the ICAS Foundation and find out about other ways to support the charity on the Foundation website.
Michael Scott CA: Six lessons learned at One Young World
The Hague, renowned as the International Capital of Peace and Justice, provided an apt backdrop for the One Young World Summit 2018. In the biggest delegation the Summit has ever hosted, 1,878 young people from 193 countries came together with the common agenda of ‘Building a Better World’. The four-day event also welcomed 160 speakers and involved inspiring seminars, thought-provoking workshops and stimulating networking breaks.
5 reasons why CAs make great business leaders
Graeme Hartop CA is CEO of private bank Hampden & Co. Here he helps us define what it takes to be a great business leader – and discusses why CAs already have essential leadership qualities. "In my experience there are five attributes that CAs have that position them brilliantly to become great business leaders, and I advise people coming up the accountancy route to make the best of these strengths as they develop their careers," says Graeme.
The future of your daily workplace commute is changing
Britain's most successful car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover recently announced they are following Volvo in their mission to produce only electric or hybrid cars by 2020 - signalling the end of petrol and diesel-only cars. The plan comes after the Scottish government said it would phase out the need for petrol and diesel cars by 2032, eight years earlier than the rest of the UK.
Tom Parkinson CA: A brighter path for CA skills
Across the Mediterranean Sea, people live without electricity every day. It isn’t an isolated problem for a few rural villages, either. According to the World Bank, 600 million people in Africa have no access to energy. Fortunately, new technology is producing solutions to this problem. SteamaCo removes a major barrier preventing solar electrification in emerging markets by enabling companies to sell clean energy, anywhere.
ICAS CEO defends profession
John Plender’s column of 7th August (Global scandals show how flabby the Big Four have become) indulges in some mud-slinging in the general direction of the accountancy profession. He highlights the large number of accountants per capita in the UK as a negative. Yet the accountancy profession is one of UK PLC’s greatest success stories. That growth is fuelled by the fact that Britain has become a great place to headquarter many of the world’s most successful companies.
Empowering millennials | Video | CA Today | ICAS
Dubbed the 'Definition of Social Entrepreneur' by Forbes at the tender age of 17, Jared Kleinert has lived his fair share of the stereotypical millennial story. With two failed start-ups under his belt and a wealth of experience in Gen Y workplace culture, he founded Kleinert Ventures to specialise in helping companies attract and retain the young talent that they need to stay competitive. Now 22, Jared shares his views on why now is the time for young people and new ideas to exercise their power.
Five things CAs need to know this week: 30 July 2018
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to raise UK interest rates to its highest level in nine years on Thursday 2 August. If the widely-predicted decision to adjust rates to 0.75% goes ahead, it will be the first time the BoE has gone beyond the 0.5% benchmark set in response to the global financial crisis in 2009.
Quick questions with Top 100 Young CA Lawrence Rice
I always leaned towards math in high school – it was one of my stronger subjects – but a math degree seemed intangible to me. Accounting was a skill you could apply to the real world in a more direct manner. At university, a lot of firms make their presentations on their different grad schemes. Deloitte and the other Big Four were there, and that made me aware and started me on the application process.
Accountancy firms dominate social mobility top 10
The Top 50 Social Mobility Employer Index 2018 annual report is produced in partnership with the City of London Corporation and asks employers and employees to detail the actions their organisations are taking to promote open inclusion in hiring practices. Over 100 employers put themselves forward this year, representing more than a million workers in 18 sectors, including banks, law firms, retail, technology and government.
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