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Join ACCA's Middle East team as they "chat" all things Accounting and more! Join Fazeela Gopalani, head of ACCA Middle East, as she talks all things Finance Profession and more, with leading figures from across the Middle East. Join Taher Kapasi, Regional Education Manager on ACCA "ME" Talks - Student Focus, as he talks all things Students, Study and more, with leading learning partners, technical experts and axamaniers all to aid student progression.
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Back for the 24/25 season! Welcome to This Week’s Acca, your go-to football betting show by Sporting Life. New podcast episodes every Thursday - follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes. Every week, football fans across the country engage in office, pub & WhatsApp debates about who should be in their Saturday football accumulator. Tipsters Tom Carnduff, Jake Osgathorpe, James ‘Jimmy The Punt’ Cantrill, & Joe Townsend are no different. From the Premier League to Sky Bet E ...
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If you like sport, you’ll love Fitzdares’ World of Sport. This is a gambling podcast for people who want to know better. Our experts are across all the major events, and not just the football either. We’ve got Stuart Broad on cricket, we’ve got Cornelius Lysaght on horse racing, we’ve got so many great names, we can’t fit them all into this trailer. The show is out every Thursday, looking ahead to the biggest sporting events in the world, giving you the edge you need to bet better. You’ll fi ...
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INSIGHTS IN ACCOUNTING is a weekly podcast for accountants and CPAs, together with the networks, associations, fintech vendors and influencers who lead them, work in them and serve them. The show selects accounting and fintech news articles blogs. Listeners receive commentary, critical insights and analysis together with the implications and takeaways for accountants, bookkeepers and CPAs to develop their business acumen & commercial awareness. The style of the show is not overly technical/t ...
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13: England vs India 3rd Test preview (plus some big four-fold accas)
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46:40The panel are back to break down the Third Test between England and India, should Ben Stokes’ side really still be odds-on to win the series? With Rory and Scottie Scheffler super short again for The Open, all eyes turn to Jon Rahm. Could the Spaniard offer proper value this time around? Plus, we’ve got some tasty four-fold accas, sharp value picks…
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12: John Inverdale on Wimbledon (and who's winning the sack race?)
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59:12It’s Wimbledon so we sent Lola Katz Roberts and Henry Beesley to SW19 to speak to broadcasting legend John Inverdale. Meanwhile, back in the studio, Adrian Clarke discusses next season’s Premier League with football writer Iain Macintosh. For more information on our sponsor Boodles, visit www.boodles.com…
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11: Can the Lionesses retain the Euros? (And who to watch out for at Wimbledon)
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43:08Who said sport slowed down in the summer? The Women's Euros are fast approaching so who better than co-founder of the Offside Rule Pod and Sky Sports broadcaster Lynsey Hooper to join us to give us her expertise ahead to the tournament. Henry looks ahead to the first week of Wimbledon and who could be worth following of British interest from the wi…
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10: England v India 1st Test preview (plus some early Wimbledon insight)
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41:13The heat is quite literally on as the first Test between England and India gets underway at Headingley, with Yas Rana from Wisden joining us in the studio to look ahead to this series and the Ashes. Plus Henry and Lola look at the Wimbledon draw and a potential Canadian outsider, the latest on the Lions tour as they face Argentina in their first wa…
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Vera Cherepanova discusses ethical leadership, from boardroom blind spots to the ethical implications of AI and investor short-termism, this conversation is a call to action for those who want governance to matter. She highlights the importance of boards fostering ethical reflection and embedding values into strategy, especially amidst ESG policy c…
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9: Royal Ascot Special (and how can you use data to bet better?)
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42:38With the countdown to Royal Ascot in full swing, Total Performance Data’s Adam Mills joins Clarkey, Lola and Henry to crunch the numbers ahead of Flat racing’s showpiece week. We’ve also got the latest from Oakmont as the US Open gets underway PLUS a taste of the action to come in the Club World Cup. For more information on our sponsor Boodles, vis…
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8: Cornelius Lysaght tips Pride of Arras to win the Derby! (Plus can anyone stop Carlos Alcaraz?)
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40:34Ahead of the 246th Epsom Derby and The Oaks, Cornelius Lysaght returns to the Fitzdares World of Sport podcast off the back of some outstanding tipping on his last appearance. Adrian Clarke and Henry Beesley also discuss the upcoming men’s French Open semi-finals and England’s likely starting XI for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. For more informati…
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7: Are PSG set to dominate world football? (Plus, French Open and Darts)
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42:20As PSG gear up for the Champions League Final, who better to assess their chances than the author of the brilliant French football history’ Va-Va-Voom’, the football writer Tom Williams? Can PSG finally win the big prize and will this signal the start to a new era of dominance? Plus, who’s going to win the French Open and what’s happening in the da…
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24/25 - #46 - League Two Play-Off Final Preview
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12:13The SkyBet EFL League Two Play-Off Final takes place this coming bank holiday Monday so the Acca lads headed to Wembley to preview the match and highlight some of rtheir best bets. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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24/25 - #45 - League One Play-Off Final Preview
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10:23The SkyBet EFL League One Play-Off Final is this coming Sunday and Tom is joined by Jake, Jimmy and Joe at Wembley to preview the game dish out their best bets for the clash. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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24/25 - #44 - Championship Play-Off Final Preview
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18:12The SkyBet EFL Championship Play-Off Final is upon us and the Acca lads get together at Wembley to preview the game and pick out some of their key bets. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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6: Special Episode - Football data expert Ted Knutson talks transfers
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41:19We have a very special episode of World of Sport this week, we’re looking at the biggest storylines in football with Ted Knutson, the acclaimed football data expert. How do you rebuild Man Utd? Who should lead the line for Arsenal? How do you stay up in the Premier League. Plus, we discuss some of the biggest sporting events around the world this w…
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5: Can Palace stun City (plus who will win the PGA?)
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41:52Fitzdares' World of Sport is back to look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup final as we look at the best prices as Crystal Palace look to upset Manchester City alongside Tom Williams - Football expert, writer (and author of the brilliant 'Va-Va-Voom: The Modern History of French Football' available now on Amazon!). Plus Lola and Henry provide us with …
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With the FA Cup final taking centre stage on Saturday, our This Week’s Acca team of Tom Carnduff, Jake Osgathorpe and Joe Townsend sit down to preview the game where they settle on a five-leg multiple at odds of 20/1.By Sporting Life Football
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4: Cornelius Lysaght is in the studio! (Plus, here come the play-offs)
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39:18On this brand new episode of Fitzdares’ World of Sport we welcome special guest Cornelius Lysaght to the studio to talk racing. We catch up on the best of the action at Chester’s May Meeting and look ahead to Friday’s Chester Cup, as well as digesting last weekend’s Guineas and discussing all things Epsom. Plus, we’re just a week away now from this…
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24/25 - #42 - Picking out our Play-Off Winners
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55:33Tom Carnduff, Joe Townsend and Jimmy 'The Punt' Cantrill pick out their outright EFL Play-Off Final winners and chuck them into a tasty acca. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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3: Can John Gosden end his Guineas drought? (And how good is Jack Draper?)
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38:42This week we look ahead to Guineas weekend with a little help from Nick Luck, who dialled in from Louisville ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby. Plus, as the Madrid Open nears its climax, we speak to John Inverdale about the rise of Jack Draper, and who he thinks will shine this summer. And, if that isn’t enough, we reflect on an extraordinary week …
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Ben discusses the current state of risk management, emphasizing its disconnection from organizational decision-making. He highlights the need for good decision-making, advocating for a shift from traditional risk management to a focus on decision quality. He introduces the concept of "benevolent subversion," a guide with 22 practical techniques to …
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Saturday, May 3: 12:30pm & 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Tom Carnduff, Jake Osgathorpe and Jimmy 'The Punt' Cantrill throw up TWO accas for the final day of the EFL season; one for the 12:30pm kick-offs in the Championship and one from the 3pm kick-offs across the EFL. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org…
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Friday, April 18: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Tom Carnduff, Joe Townsend and Jake Osgathorpe bulild a 9/1 four-fold from across the EFL 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org #footballbetting #Championship #leaguetwo #leagueone #GoodFridayBy Sporting Life Football
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2: Eubank vs Benn: The Next Generation (plus Nottingham Forest and the Sandown Jumps)
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38:53Fitzdares’ World of Sport is back and now we’re sponsored by Boodles! On this very special show, we speak to Andy Clarke about the weekend’s big fight, we chat Nottingham Forest with Matt Davis-Adams and we’re delighted to welcome Cornelius Lysaght to the team to discuss the Sandown Jumps. If you’d like to find out more about Fitzdares please visit…
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Friday, April 18: 3pm football kick-offs ️ With Good Friday done, attention quickly turns to Easter Monday action in the EFL and Joe Townsend provides an update on how you can find out our latest picks. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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1: Who will win the Snooker World Championship? (Plus, can Villa beat Newcastle?)
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32:06Welcome to Fitzdares' World of Sport! In this week’s episode, host Adrian Clarke looks back on an incredible Masters weekend with Lola Katz Roberts and Henry Beesley. What’s next in the golf calendar and who won big on the legendary Fitzdares Masters game? It’s the Snooker World Championship and we’ve been chatting to former World no.3 Neal Foulds.…
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Friday, April 18: 3pm football kick-offs ️ The football comes thick and fast, with TWO EFL matchdays across the Easter weekend, with plenty of movement expected in the title/promotion/survival races across the Championship, League One and League Two. Tom Carnduff, James ‘Jimmy The Punt’ Cantrill and Jake Osgathorpe scan through the Good Friday card…
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Risk culture: Navigating trade wars through the character lens
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23:02This episode discusses the Ivy Business School's leader character framework, emphasising the importance of character in leadership and risk management and how elevating character to the same level as competence and commitment can ensure better decision-making and financial oversight, especially during such uncertain times. Dr Mary Crossan explains …
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Saturday, April 12: 3pm football kick-offs. ️As the season hots up and teams scramble to secure titles/promotion/survival, Tom Carnduff, James ‘Jimmy The Punt’ Cantrill and Jake Osgathorpe scan through the Saturday card to deliver an intriguing-looking treble from across the EFL, available at 20/1.They also discuss Aston Villa's Champions League ex…
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If you like sport, you’ll love Fitzdares’ World of Sport. This is a gambling podcast for people who want to know better. Our experts are across all the major events, and not just the football either. We’ve got Stuart Broad on cricket, we’ve got Cornelius Lysaght on horse racing, we’ve got so many great names, we can’t fit them all into this trailer…
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Saturday, March 29th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Following last weeks massive 12/1 and 40/1 winners, Tom Carnduff, James ‘Jimmy The Punt’ Cantrill and Jake Osgathorpe scan through the Saturday card to deliver an intriguing-looking treble from across the EFL, available at 16/1. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.org…
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Saturday, March 29th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ EFL expert Gab Sutton is back once again and he joins Joe and Jimmy to put together a tantilising four-fold from across the EFL and National League. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, March 22nd: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ EFL expert Gab Sutton returns to the panel as he joins Joe and Jimmy to put together a tantilising three-fold from a limited slate! 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, March 15th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Tom, Jake and Jimmy follow up on last week's winner with a huge 40/1 four-fold! Can they make it two on the bounce? 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, March 8th: 3pm football kick-offs. Tom, Joe and Jake put together a four-fold including picks from the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Risk culture: Bringing risk appetite to life
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19:56In this episode, Richard and Rachael discuss the evolving risk management landscape in healthcare, emphasising the need for a dynamic approach to risk appetite. Richard highlights the importance of aligning risk management with patient safety and financial sustainability, suggesting that risk appetite should be applied to areas like estates and fin…
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Saturday, March 1st: 3pm football kick-offs, Tom, Joe and Jimmy put together a three-fold including pick from the FA Cup and EFL. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, February 22nd: 3pm football kick-offs, Tom, Jake and Jimmy put together a tantilising 22/1 five-fold! 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, February 15th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ We're on a roll, can Tom, Joe and Jimmy make it four wins in five accas this weekend? 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, February 8th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Following back-to-back acca wins, the lads hit the road for this special episode of This Week's Acca coming to you from Valley Parade, home of League Two promotion hopefuls Bradford City. Tom is joined by EFL expert Gab Sutton, Joe Townsend and Jake Osgathorpe as they put together a 10/1 five-fold…
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Risk culture: Deepening the focus on cybersecurity
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18:57This month, we discuss the evolving landscape of cyber risk management, focusing on healthcare and broader industry implications. James Parker, a cyber professional, shares insights from the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack on the NHS, highlighting the lack of cyber skills and awareness among staff, and the slow prioritisation of IT projects. Lutz N…
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Saturday, February 1st: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Jake and Jimmy join Tom to put together another weekend acca following a fantastic mid-week Champions League acca win, can they make it back to back winners? 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Risk culture: Ensuring responsible AI innovation in healthcare
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28:06The discussion explores the intersection of AI and healthcare at MIT's Jameel Clinic. Ignacio Fuentes highlights their work in clinical AI, particularly in oncology, and drug discovery, including a new protein folding model. Frank Schuler emphasizes the role of accountants in building trust and managing AI risks in healthcare, suggesting future aud…
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Saturday, January 25th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Joe Townsend and Jimmy Cantrill join Tom to try put together a spicy five-fold! 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, January 18th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Joe Townsend and Jake Osgathorpe join Tom to try to get the acca back on track! 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, January 11th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Joe Townsend and EFL expert Gab Sutton join Tom to put together a 14/1 acca, could this be the week the curse is lifted? Doubt it. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Saturday, January 4th: 3pm football kick-offs. Jimmy joins Tom to put together a huge 28/1 acca with three AWAY picks...what could go wrong?! 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Wednesday, January 1st: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Jimmy joins Tom to put together the first acca of 2025. Can the new year bring with it a winning acca? Let's see... 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Thursday December 29th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ Tom is joined by Jake for a post-Christmas quickie as the duo put together an 11/1 four-fold for Sunday's fixtures. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Thursday December 26th: 3pm football kick-offs Tom is joined by Joe for this Christmas quickie as the duo chase that illusive winner with a 14/1 four-fold. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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Risk culture: Steering the future in the Middle East
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23:57The podcast discusses the integration of AI in healthcare across the Middle East, driven by initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE AI Strategy. Yasir Ghani highlights the Emirati genome program, which uses AI for personalized and preventive healthcare. He emphasizes the challenges in implementing electronic health records, with 60% of healthcar…
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Saturday, December 14th: 3pm football kick-offs ⚽️🗓️ After last week's 'winner' can the lads make it a brace? Tom is joined by Jake 'Data' Osgathorpe and Joe 'Eeyore' Townsend to run through this weekend's fixtures. 18+ | Please Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgBy Sporting Life Football
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