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#1 From Deloitte to Environmental Impact - Alicia Gibson's ACA journey with purpose
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🎙️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of The Out of Practice Podcast, host Darren Spain sits down with Alicia Gibson, Director at Finance Earth, an impact investment advisory firm tackling environmental challenges through finance.
Alicia shares her inspiring career journey - from auditing dog toy companies at Deloitte to becoming a key voice in the sustainability and finance space. With four promotions in five years, she opens up about how she carved her own path, overcame imposter syndrome, and found purpose-driven work beyond the traditional ACA route.
Whether you’re newly qualified or still in audit wondering what’s next, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and practical career advice.
🧠 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ Why audit is a great foundation - but not the destination
✅ How to explore non-traditional career paths as an ACA
✅ The mindset shift needed to succeed outside of audit
✅ Practical tips to stand out on your CV
✅ How to thrive in your first 90 days post-practice
✅ What it really takes to grow quickly in a new industry
✅ Why making impact doesn’t mean taking a step back
🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro & Alicia’s ACA origin story
03:30 – What she took from audit that still serves her today
04:30 – Auditing Winter Wonderland & dog toys at Deloitte
07:30 – The worst audit memory (hello, Domino’s in Kent)
08:20 – Why audit can still be a great place to start
09:40 – Making the leap: how Alicia joined Finance Earth
11:20 – Finding her role through Escape the City
12:10 – Interest in sustainability and impact finance
13:00 – How she made her CV stand out
15:00 – Internal moves vs. jumping ship – what she learned
16:00 – The mindset shift moving from audit to consultancy
17:30 – Overcoming imposter syndrome in a new industry
20:00 – The audit skills that matter most post-practice
21:45 – How to succeed in your first 90 days out of audit
24:00 – Mentorship, giving back, and building community
30:40 – How she secured 4 promotions in 5 years
32:00 – Why she took a “demotion” to find the right long-term path
33:20 – Final words of advice for newly qualified accountants
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS •
Download your free CV template: www.onesevenpartners.co.uk/freecvtemplate