Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast

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For over 70 years we’ve been training students to be the very best they can be, and now we launch our very own educational & informative podcast series. Hosted by our Head of Learning - Stuart Pedley Smith - Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast explores all things related to those currently studying or about to study professional/accountancy qualifications. From wellbeing to industry related topics, we interview key industry players and current students to discover more about the current work/training landscape. https://bit.ly/2WTq0EZ

  1. Ep. 43 - Meet the Hosts: Caron and Lee on Learning, Careers and Accounting

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    Ep. 43 - Meet the Hosts: Caron and Lee on Learning, Careers and Accounting

    Meet our new hosts: Caron Betts (Learning Technologies Manager) and Lee Rowlandson (Content Specialist and seasoned tutor).  Together, they speak about their fascinating career paths, from Lee’s dreams of being a radio DJ to Caron’s passion for making complex topics accessible. They preview upcoming discussions on topics such as AI, diversity in finance, and the unique challenges women face in the industry.  Whether you're studying for professional qualifications or advancing your career, this episode sets the stage for conversations designed to help you seize opportunities and truly understand what you're learning.

    19 min
  2. Ep. 42 - “A bump in the road” - Zoë Lister’s resilience from breast cancer

    09/02/2024

    Ep. 42 - “A bump in the road” - Zoë Lister’s resilience from breast cancer

    This bonus episode of our Learn Better Podcast features Kaplan’s very own, Zoë Lister.  Zoë has worked at Kaplan for 17 years and worked her way up throughout her career to become the curriculum manager for our ICAEW courses. As part of her role, she focuses on the skills and behaviours our learners can gain throughout their studies.  However, since hitting a ‘bump in the road,’ and finding out she has breast cancer, Zoë has used her personal experiences to provide techniques and advice on how to recover from your own hurdles - no matter what they are.

    35 min
  3. Ep. 41 - Changing business: Making Tax Digital, Craig Ogilvie (HMRC)

    08/26/2024

    Ep. 41 - Changing business: Making Tax Digital, Craig Ogilvie (HMRC)

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks all about Making Tax Digital.  Our guest is the director of Making Tax Digital for HMRC, Craig Ogilvie. His experience and passion for this initiative puts Craig in a perfect position to explain what Making Tax Digital is, and why it’s so important.

    30 min
  4. Ep. 40 - Managing a diverse workforce, Rob Brown

    06/17/2024

    Ep. 40 - Managing a diverse workforce, Rob Brown

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks about managing a diverse workforce. Our guest is Rob Brown, who is the co-founder of Accounting Influencers Roundtable, and the host of Accounting Influencers Podcast. Because of this experience, he is extremely knowledgeable about the accounting industry as a whole, as well as talent management, diversity, different generations, and remote working.

    36 min
  5. Ep. 39 - Offshoring accountancy services, Arun Mehra

    06/10/2024

    Ep. 39 - Offshoring accountancy services, Arun Mehra

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks all about outsourcing and offshoring accountancy services. Our guest is Arun Mehra, the founder and CEO of Samera - a Surrey-based accountancy practice. Arun started his practice 25 years ago with just one client, and now talks about why offshoring is something to consider.

    38 min

  6. 06/03/2024

    Ep. 38 - Growing your practice using social media, Samantha Mitcham

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host and Head of Learning at Kaplan, Stuart Pedley Smith, talks all about using social media to advance you business.  Our guest is Samantha Mitcham, who built her own accountancy practice from nothing, with a very intentional social media strategy. She now has around 19,000 LinkedIn connections - significantly more than the average.

    30 min
  7. Ep. 37 - Financial crime and money laundering, Joe Fisher

    05/27/2024

    Ep. 37 - Financial crime and money laundering, Joe Fisher

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, takes a peak into the hidden world of money laundering and financial crime. Our guest is Joe Fisher, who at the time of the recording worked as the Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Raisin UK.

    29 min
  8. Ep. 36 - Online learning, Dr. Cristi Ford

    05/20/2024

    Ep. 36 - Online learning, Dr. Cristi Ford

    In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, explores the benefits of learning and teaching online. Our guest is Dr. Cristi Ford: The Vice President of Academic Affairs at D2L - a Canadian education company that developed the Brightspace Learning Management System.

    33 min
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For over 70 years we’ve been training students to be the very best they can be, and now we launch our very own educational & informative podcast series. Hosted by our Head of Learning - Stuart Pedley Smith - Kaplan‘s Learn Better Podcast explores all things related to those currently studying or about to study professional/accountancy qualifications. From wellbeing to industry related topics, we interview key industry players and current students to discover more about the current work/training landscape. https://bit.ly/2WTq0EZ

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