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• How to make the most of your experience – and why you don’t need accounting experience to train as a Chartered Accountant

  You don’t need previous accountancy experience, an accounting degree or an internship to start training as a Chartered Accountant (CA). Find out what experience counts, how to build it and how to turn it into clear evidence for an application or interview.

• Preparing for a New Career: CV Guidance & Interview Techniques

  Whenever you are considering a potential career move, the first step is to write or update your CV. This can initially seem like a daunting task, so Recruitment Consultant Ben Jones has pulled together some best-practice guidance for writing your CV, as well as some interview techniques to guide you through the full career move process.

• Public Speaking: How to Present with Confidence and Keep Your Audience Engaged

  For many people, public speaking is one of the most nerve-racking experiences they face in their professional lives. Whether you’re delivering a presentation to senior leadership, speaking at a conference, pitching to a client or simply leading a team meeting, standing up and addressing a room full of people can feel daunting. Learn more.

• What’s it really like to train as a Chartered Accountant?

  Four young CAs look back on their early career experiences and share useful insights for anyone considering training with ICAS. Find out why they chose chartered accountancy, the routes they followed into the profession, and how they balanced work and study.