Jag's Journey - Sharing my life experiences including the ACA qualification

How to Successfully Create A Blog/Website – One Year Celebration of Jag’s Journey

December 2, 2021 Jag

One whole year. I am going to start by stating how PROUD I am of myself for everything I have

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My First Book: “Accounting For Beginners – The Basics: CakeShop Edition”

August 12, 2021 Jag

This is a blog post I cannot believe I am writing but I am so excited to share this news

12 Ultimate Tips for Buying a Second-Hand Car

July 1, 2021 Jag

The time has come in my life where I can no longer do without having a car. Before COVID-19, I

Best and Proven Finance Tracking Spreadsheet: Download and User Guide

April 29, 2021 Jag

Welcome to my secret behind how I manage to make an average saving of 83.71% of my monthly disposable income

How to Pass the “Hardest ACA Exam” BPT: Including Open Book File Made Easy

April 15, 2021 Jag

If you are reading this, you are likely to either be at the dreaded moment where your Business Planning: Taxation

LASEK Laser Eye Surgery Recovery Time: Eye-Opening Truth

March 11, 2021 Jag

As LASIK is the most common procedure, LASEK laser eye surgery recovery experiences are hard to find online. This article

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ICAEW Case Study Made Easy – How to Pass ACA Case Study

March 4, 2021 Jag

What was my first impression of the ICAEW Case Study? Weird. This exam is completely different to the 14 ACA

5 best ways to Minimise Exam Stress

February 18, 2021 Jag

I would say I have sat a LOT of exams in my 25 years, including more recently the 15 ACA

How Difficult/Hard REALLY are the ICAEW ACA Exams? With ACA Exam Difficulty Ranking and Proven ICAEW ACA Pass Rates

January 21, 2021 Jag

Before reading, please note that this is an extremely subjective blog. What I find difficult another person may not and

DIY Home Gym Under £100 – Lockdown Edition

January 14, 2021 Jag

Has anyone else been searching for weights online since the first lockdown? The funny thing is, I always anticipate the

11 Best Ways To Control Spending

December 31, 2020 Jag

My average monthly savings of my disposable income (after bills) since October 2019 is 83.71%. Yes, you read that correctly,

Optical Express Discount Code: How to Save Money on Laser Eye Surgery (2026)

July 16, 2026 Jag

If you are considering laser eye surgery, one of the first things you are probably looking for is the cost and

My Optical Express Laser Eye Surgery Review: Nearly 6 Years Later (2026 Update)

July 16, 2026 Jag

I can’t believe it’s been nearly six years since I had laser eye surgery. I have no idea where the

The Conversation Everyone Hates: Advocating for Yourself at Work

December 8, 2025 Jag

Let’s be honest, one of the hardest parts of early corporate life isn’t just learning technical work or finding a

My Missed Promotion: What I Should’ve Been Scared To Share

December 1, 2025 Jag

I’m a Career Coach who is passionate about helping early-career professionals navigate corporate life and ultimately, get promoted. I share

How to Get Promoted at Work Quickly: The 5 Basics You Need to Know

November 24, 2025 Jag

If you’re a few years into your graduate scheme or early career, you’ve probably been told promotions are annual, at

Networking When It Feels Awkward: How to Actually Get Started

November 17, 2025 Jag

Networking can feel uncomfortable and especially so at the start of your career. You’ve probably been told it’s “essential” for

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How to Navigate the Corporate World: A Practical Guide for Early-Career Professionals

November 11, 2025 Jag

Starting out in the corporate world can almost feel like walking into the unknown. Between formal hierarchies, “unwritten rules”, and

How to Pass the Difficult Tax Compliance (ACA TC) Exam – ICAEW Professional Level

January 27, 2022 Jag

It is about time I got round to writing this blog on passing ACA TC, which now completes the set

One Year Post Laser Eye Surgery – Optical Express Aftercare Appointment and Honest Review

January 13, 2022 Jag

It has been one whole year since getting laser eye surgery and I literally have no idea where the time

11 Best Tips For Surviving Busy Season – External Audit New Joiners

December 30, 2021 Jag

For those of you who are unfamiliar with busy season, this is essentially the time of year where external auditors

My First University Careers Talk – Jag’s Journey

December 16, 2021 Jag

I probably sound like a broken record at this point but last Thursday was my first Thursday “off” from posting

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Big 4 Transaction Services Secondment Opportunity

November 25, 2021 Jag

Earlier this year, I came across an internal secondment opportunity within Transaction Services (TS). If you are not familiar with

The Best Order to Sit The ACA Exams

November 18, 2021 Jag

This blog is for those of you who are studying for the ACA qualification independently or for those whose employer

10 Essential Excel Tips and Tricks For Finance Professionals

November 11, 2021 Jag

Before starting my role as an external auditor, I did not expect to use Microsoft Excel in my job as