A totally wonderful conversation with accounting exam and career mentor James Perry. He talks us through his journey to accountancy, his training experience, career advice and some of the main challenges facing the industry. More info about James here: James Perry is a respected professional in accounting and finance and is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Ulster. He offers a range of services through his consultancy business, including his “Accounting Exam Accelerator” and “Accounting Career Accelerator” programs, as well as corporate workshops. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Authority, holds a Masters Degree in Advanced Accounting, a First-Class Honours Degree in Accounting, and an Executive Coaching certification. He is a Northern Ireland Top 40 Under 40 2018 & 2019, a TEDx Speaker and has assisted hundreds of students and professionals in reaching their goals. James is also an adventurous traveller who brings a unique perspective to his work and clients.