This week’s episode features Nick Heaney, the founder behind CWH Accounting, based near Carlisle in Cumbria.

Nick’s journey is anything but ordinary. From an ambitious show jumper with 15 horses under his care, he made a dramatic leap into accountancy at age 30—after a bad fall changed his course. He’s since built his own thriving practice and now leads a growing, fully-remote team.

Tune in as co-hosts Philippa Haynes and Mark Lee FCA chat with Nick about:

• Starting a Practice from Scratch: How Nick went from zero clients and just 7 weeks’ reserves to a fast-growing business, relying on nothing but his network and a lot of nerve.
• Remote Working Realities: Why Nick chose a fully flexible, office-free model—and the honest conversations that helped build a loyal, productive team.
• Lessons from Life in (and out of) the Saddle: What show jumping taught Nick about serving clients who need plain-English advice—and how those lessons shape his hands-on approach today.

Nick’s refreshingly honest take on pricing, client care, and saying a firm “no” to toxic business contracts offers plenty for every accountant—whether you’re new to practice or years in.

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