Kaplan's Learn Better Podcast
By Kaplan UK
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
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
Latest episode
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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… -
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 in… -
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 Accoun… -
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… -
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, wit… -
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 Hea… -
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 educati… -
Ep. 35 - Data: The window into the future, Ian Pay
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, discovers the importance of data and valuable information within the field of accounting. Our guest is Ian Pay, who is the Head of Data and Technology … -
Ep. 34 - The past, present and future of banking, Tanya Retter
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, looks into the world of banking. Our guest for this episode is Tanya Retter. Tanya has worked within the banking industry for over 25 years and is now … -
Ep. 33 - For a successful career - build your social capital, Ben Wildavsky
In this episode of our Learn Better Podcast host, Stuart Pedley Smith, Head of Learning at Kaplan, speaks to guest Ben Wildavsky about his book on how to pave a successful career. Our impressive guest, Ben Wildavsky, is a scholar, veteran higher educ…
