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The FI Podcast

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Bringing the latest news and insights on study courses, exams, apprenticeships and much more from the accountancy industry. You can check out more First Intuition news here www.firstintuition.co.uk/fihub/

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In this episode of the First Intuition Student Podcast, we’re joined by Rebecca Altria, First Intuition’s Educational Content and Assessment Lead, and a lead exam marker for ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW.

Rebecca takes us behind the scenes of marking, shari... more

Wind farms are becoming increasingly important in both the real world and the accounting syllabus. In this episode, Dave explains what wind farms look like in practice and how the auction process works, while Ben breaks down the technical accounting ... more

In this episode, we dive into purposeful goal setting. We look at how to set realistic targets, understand where goal setting can fall short, and share simple ways to build a process that helps you plan, reflect and stay on track throughout the year ... more

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, this episode of the FI Podcast explores the skills that help students and early-career professionals thrive. From communication and problem-solving to creativity, adaptability and commercial awareness, we un... more

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Bec Altria
Lead marker at First Intuition
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Episode: Maximising Marks: Top Tips from an Exam Marker
Victoria Appleton
Skills coach at First Intuition, formerly an admin at an accounting firm
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Episode: Giving Back
Pete Hanslip
Senior tutor and program lead at First Intuition, participant in the football tournament
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Episode: Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Extra-Curriculars
Becky White
Head of apprenticeships at First Intuition, responsible for organizing event scores and announcements
First Intuition
Episode: Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Extra-Curriculars
Aaron Westgate
A brilliant tutor at First Intuition
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Episode: 10 Common Exam Mistakes
Louisa Matheson
Digital program manager at First Intuition
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Episode: AI's Future - Bubble or Breakthrough?
Hannah Macdonald
Advocate for mental well-being in accounting, founder of The Accountancy Hub.
The Accountancy Hub
Episode: Catch Up with Hannah Macdonald
Grace Hardy
Licensed AAT Accountant and entrepreneur, founder of two accounting firms, and advocate for financial education.
Hardy Accounting and GSK Partners
Episode: Breaking the Mould: Grace Hardy on Apprenticeships, Entrepreneurship, and Thriving with ADHD and Dyslexia
Alex Griffiths
Regular guest on the podcast, experienced in teaching credit management and accounting
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Episode: Trade Receivables 101

Hosts

Ben Bullman
Co-host of The FI Podcast; long-time presenter focusing on education, exam prep, and career development within accounting.
David Malthouse
Co-host; covers finance, industry trends, and practical guidance for exam preparation and professional growth.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Can’t recommend enough

    This is such a wonderful find! Unfortunately I’m not a First Intuition student currently but have found so much benefit from these podcasts from exam preparation to how to plan my revision and loads more. I find it so motivating listening to Ben and Dave. This has spurred me on to complete level 2 AAT training with my current provider, then I’m definitely switching to First Intuition for level 3 and honestly can’t wait 😊 Thank you so much for offering up such a wonderful resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lchalmers03
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Getting to know Ben Bullman

    Great episode outlining the career path of Ben through an accountancy firm, sounded familiar but with an awesome personal touch of steps and decisions he took along the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    runningdadof3
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Great show guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Malthouse
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Very helpful and engaging, especially for FI students.
Motivating and practical for revision and exam prep.
Great career-path storytelling with a personal touch.

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Maximising Marks: Top Tips from an Exam Marker
Q: What practical tip would you give students to improve their marks quickly?
Structure your answer with short paragraphs or subheadings, present a plan for each part, and avoid leaving any part of a question unanswered.
Maximising Marks: Top Tips from an Exam Marker
Q: What is the biggest misconception about markers?
Markers want to see knowledge and credit for it, not endless waffle or pedantic focus on minor formatting quirks.
Maximising Marks: Top Tips from an Exam Marker
Q: Beck, how do you approach marking in the first 30 seconds of a script?
She looks for clear structure, subheadings, and a coherent flow that shows the answer addresses the question with balanced points and justified explanations.
PRIDE: Allyship, Identity & Impact
Q: What can we do to be more active allies?
Use non-gendered language and include pronouns in signatures to foster inclusivity.
PRIDE: Allyship, Identity & Impact
Q: What does Pride mean to you?
It's a celebration and a reminder of the struggles still faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.

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