KAREN SANDS CFO at Terradace Karen, congratulations on winning the Accounting Advisor of the Year award! How does it feel to be recognised by Finance Monthly? I was so surprised, and what an accolade – especially when modern-day accountants need to be experts in such a wide variety of areas, it’s definitely harder to stand out these days! I’m so grateful to have been nominated and winning felt very strange. Can you tell us a bit about your journey in the accounting and finance industry? What inspired you to pursue this career? I always wanted to have a career that continued to evolve over time, so that I’d never feel like a master of knowledge and I think I chose the correct career for that aim, as change is so constant in tax, and also in accounting when we don’t just have UK rules, but international, US and often other rules to consider. In terms of my path, I left school at 16 and was one of the first accountancy apprentices; I had no interest in going to university. I started in accounting practice, which taught me some hard lessons and gave me a really strong and broad knowledge base. It taught me a lot of the behavioural and client service lessons that I still carry with me today. We are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with Karen Sands, the winner of the Accounting Advisor of the Year award. Karen has been recognised by Finance Monthly for her exceptional expertise and contributions to the accounting and finance industry. In this interview, Karen shares her inspiring journey, insights on the evolving landscape of accounting, and the unique challenges she faces in her role as CFO at Terradace companies. Her remarkable career path, from being the youngest ICAEW chartered accountant to a seasoned CFO, offers invaluable lessons and perspectives for aspiring professionals. Finance Monthly Taxation Awards 2024. UNITED KINGDOM 19
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