{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6568f50c48d3ce001215e668/67f2eb9fdf9e2208ba6e3d70?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Catherine McManus: Transitioning from Independent to Private Equity backed firm and equality in professional services","description":"<p>Catherine McManus is a Tax Partner and Head of Tax at UK Accounting firm, Wbg, who were backed by private equity firm N4 Partners in 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Topics discussed include advice for public speaking at events, her journey to being a female leader and why there needs to be equality at all levels, not just at senior levels. Catherine also discusses the transition from working for an independent company to being private equity owned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>OUTLINE OF TIMINGS</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00-08:15: Introduction and career journey</p><p>08:16-11:15: Insight into winning 40 under 40&nbsp;‘one to watch’ by the Tax Journal</p><p>11:16-16:19: Catherine’s career experience past and present of public speaking and advice for others</p><p>16:20-21:01: Discussion about a complex tax case that stands out from her career</p><p>21:31-: Discussion around a recent report that the BIG4 are missing female Partner targets</p><p>25:13-28:28: Managing a balance between work and life</p><p>28:29-32:25: How has the transition been with Wbg becoming private equity owned</p><p>32:26-33:32: Professional and personal goals</p>","author_name":"Craig McKellar"}