- Event dateTue 14 Apr 2026
- Event time12.00 - 13.00 BST
- Attendance typeOnline
Internships: Gamechanger or nice to have?
| location | Online |
| Costs for event | Free for all |
Event summary
Curious about internships but not sure if they’re essential?
Join us online for our next Career Conversation to explore how internships can shape your accountancy journey - and why there's no single path to success.
Whether you've landed an internship or are exploring other ways to build experience, this session will give insight into how work experience of any type can boost your CV, sharpen professional skills, and give you greater clarity about what you want from your career.
This webinar is part of the Career Conversations series hosted by ICAS, a global professional body for Chartered Accountants that trains and supports leading finance professionals.
During the webinar, you'll:
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Discover how internships can enhance your CV and help you explore career options.
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Hear inspiring stories from professionals who took different routes into accountancy.
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Learn how to build experience and stand out - with or without an internship.
Who is this for?
- School leavers and graduates from all disciplines
- Careers advisers
Event speakers
Iain AbernethyPeople and Culture Manager, AABCIPD qualified, with a breadth of experience within professional services, spanning over 25 years, Iain has built up specialist knowledge as a Human Resources Business Partner, Learning and Development Director and Early Careers specialist. Iain leads Early Careers at AAB, a top 25 UK Accounting business with over 1800 team members and Iain’s responsibilities span across the AAB group, including Scotland, Ireland and England.
Cameron MacInnesFund Services Associate, Morgan StanleyCameron joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 as an intern within the Fund Services department, enrolling as a Fund Services Analyst on the company’s graduate programme in 2023. Since early 2024, Cameron has been studying for his ICAS qualification, with only 2 exams remaining as of April 2026 at the Integration level. Cameron was promoted to the position of Fund Services Associate in January 2026.
Catherine Devaney CAExecutive Director – Learning, ICASCatherine (Cat) Devaney is the Director of Professional Qualification at ICAS. She leads the syllabus, delivery and digital learning teams for the CA Qualification and CPD. With over 16 years at ICAS, Cat has overseen the development and delivery of the qualification’s final level and previously lectured in Taxation, Financial Accounting and Audit. She is a qualified CA, having trained in a small/medium practice before moving into assurance at EY.
