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GBD123. Cybersecurity Advisory. BoD Technology and Cybersecurity Responsibilities Aug 27, 2020

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"We're seeing more stories now where information is being compromised - when it should NOT be - in this new work from home environment."

In the third episode of our monthly Cybersecurity Advisory series, host Jim Gilbert, CPA, CITP, CGMA is joined by Audrey Katcher of Rubin Brown LLP and Jeff Olejnik of Wipfli LLP. In an ever-changing data environment, they explore the shift in focus for Boards of Directors (BoDs) to business continuity, security and risk management.

Resources. Use these links to find out more about this topic, or to access free guidance and resources to implement in your own team or organisation.

Find technology and cybersecurity resources on the AICPA Technology Hub.
Discover more detailed information and guidance about Cybersecurity and Information Security.
Visit dedicated coronavirus online resource centres for our AICPA and CIMA networks.
Can't see the links? Visit https://future.aicpa.org/topic/technology and https://www.aicpa.org/coronavirus.

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About Our Podcast. These conversations with expert guests are recorded by different members of the AICPA & CIMA team from our offices around the world. While the sound quality may vary, we hope that the insights will be consistently useful.

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GBD122. RPA. "My name Is Alan and I'll be your bot for today". Aug 20, 2020

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"A lot of fast-growing large tech companies want to ELEVATE their accounting teams...through automation."

We talk bots and RPA with Gappify, an accounting-automation startup based in San Francisco. Kyle Hannan (AICPA & CIMA, London) is joined from New York by Gappify CEO and founder Jotham Ty, and Sales VP James Hall.

RESOURCES.

Find out more about Gappify
Watch this AICPA & CIMA video about the use of robotic process automation in auditing.
Read about the impact of bots in these articles from Gartner and McKinsey
There's pandemic-related guidance on the AICPA coronavirus resource centre at https://www.aicpa.org/coronavirus and also the CIMA coronavirus resource centre at https://www.cimaglobal.com/coronavirus.

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GBD121. Virtualising Your CPA Practice (Part 1). Getting Tomorrow Started, Today. Aug 13, 2020

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"In 2020, change in key areas is NO longer optional."

The first in a two-part exploration of how CPA practices can virtualise their operations. CPA.com's Steve Menges outlines the steps that firms can take right now to holistically digitise services, drive efficient high-quality work, and bring even more value to clients.

OUR GUEST

Steven Menges is a CPA.com strategic advisor supporting the product team for audit and assurance (A&A) Cloud-based solutions. He is a tech evangelist and a business-growth expert who also leads the AICPA's "Modernizing Your Practice" initiative. Connect with him on Linkedin here.

RESOURCES

A Distributed, More Virtual CPA Firm and A&A Practice – Curated A&A Firm Resources
CPA.com is a leading resource to empower CPAs in the digital age.
A&A Business Continuity in 2020.
Transitioning to a Distributed CPA Firm: Educational Videos.
We featured clips from this LinkedIn Live session as Kim Moore, Director of Audit at Summit CPA Group, shares practical advice for auditing firms trying to adjust to remote working conditions.
Modernizing Your Practice features experts curating clarity around complex legal, compliance and liability risk topics for firms of all sizes

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GBD120. Finance Transformation. Skills For the Future. Aug 05, 2020

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"Be very clear about the PURPOSE of a finance function in a business and how can you be increasingly purposeful in your role"

Rebecca McCaffry, author of a new research report 'Finance Transformation, the Human Perspective', introduces highlights from the report's launch in Dublin earlier this year. At the event, a panel of industry experts shared their perspectives on the skills needed by finance teams, and how to develop them.

THE PANEL

KPMG partner Gavin Donaldson, whose expertise includes finance function optimisation.
Frances Howat, head of capability development for finance at BP
Bernie Cullinan, CEO of Pragma Advisory, which specialises in strategy, organisational development and people management
Chaired by CIMA chief executive Andrew Harding
Report author Rebecca McAffry.

RESOURCES

Download the report and learn about our research into the human elements of finance transformation. Find out more here.

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GBD119. Cybersecurity Advisory. Where Did Our Data Go? Jul 22, 2020

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"It's a situation that's been exponentially exposing us... at THIS time."

In the second of our new monthly Cybersecurity Advisory series, host Jerry Ravi of EisnerAmper LLP is joined by Daimon Geopfert of RSM, and Audrey Katcher of Rubin Brown LLP. They discuss data security and resilience, risk, and regulatory compliance in a changing data environment. These monthly advisories explore key technology challenges as businesses consider how to implement a seamless environment that supports work from home or in the office.

RESOURCES.

Find technology and cybersecurity resources at https://future.aicpa.org/topic/technology
Discover more cybersecurity resources through the AICPA Technology Resource Hub.
There's pandemic-related guidance on the AICPA coronavirus resource centre at www.aicpa.org/coronavirus and also the CIMA coronavirus resource centre at www.cimaglobal.com/coronavirus.

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GBD 118. Aspire to be a CFO? Here's what you need to know. Jul 15, 2020

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"Really good CFOs are able to COMMUNICATE, with people who are not financial experts"

What does it take to be a CFO? How do you get that type of role? What does it mean to work at Board level? And how do you make the right kind of impact once you get there? Chicago-based Eileen Kamerick is a Board member of several listed companies as well as a trusted confidante to CEOs and Directors in Advisory and CFO roles. She shares some exclusive insights into her forthcoming Finance Track session at ENGAGE 2020.

OUR GUEST

Eileen Kamerick is a Fellow of the US National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership, as well as an SEC Financial Expert. She currently serves as a Board of Directors Member for three NYSE corporations and one LSE corporation, and has held several corporate Senior Advisor and CFO roles with leading multi-nationals. Connect with her on LinkedIn here.

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GBD117. Adaptive Leaders. What They Are and How You Become One. Jul 08, 2020

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"The past 100 days haven't been a blip. They've been an ACCELLERATOR"

To understand adaptive leadership, it's best to hear from the leaders themselves and the people that know them best. Our guests are C-Suite coach Gretchen Pisano, CEO of pLink Leadership, and Clar Rosso, EVP for Learning and Development (AICPA & CIMA). This podcast is a special audio version of this June's ENGAGE 2020 kick-off video webinar.

OUR GUESTS

Clar Rosso (MA) is based in North Carolina and is the Executive Vice-President of Engagement & Learning Innovation at AICPA & CIMA.
Gretchen Pisano is co-founder and CEO of pLink Leadership

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GBD116. Developing finance talent by putting people first. Jul 01, 2020

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"Ultimately, we ALL have a role in making people grow and be successful."

Barry Payne is Director of External Relations for Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA). In this audio version of his recent pre-ENGAGE 2020 conference webinar, he explores how to develop the finance talent in an organisation by putting people first.

OUR GUEST

Barry Payne is Director - External Relations, Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Connect with him on LinkedIn or email him directly at Barry.Payne@aicpa-cima.com.

RESOURCES.

Use the CGMA Competency Framework to help guide a structured conversation on learning with your staff our your manager and build a learning plan of your own.
Programs such as the CGMA Finance Leadership Program enable the development of critical competencies. The program's online, personalised learning experience helps finance professionals to develop the necessary digital, technical, business, leadership, and people skills.

The Association (AICPA & CIMA) offers several resources to help finance and accounting professionals grow their data analysis skills. These include:

Our data analytics certificate program (a portion of which is free to members through the AICPA's Digital Mindset Pack and CIMA's Digital Mindset Pack).
Journal of Accountancy article Perceptions about analytics-aided audit quality.
Go Beyond Disruption Podcast: Using data analytics to drive today's businesses and train tomorrow's accountants with Rich Fox of Apex Parks Group.
An interactive brochure that highlights how to leverage data to drive decision-making.

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GBD115. Cybersecurity Advisory. Working from Anywhere, Rebooting Securely. Jun 24, 2020

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"You can't rely on the changes that kept you operational to keep you secure AND compliant."

This week is the inaugural episode of our monthly Cybersecurity Advisory series. We explore key technology challenges as businesses consider how to implement a seamless environment that supports work from home or in the office. Hosted by Steve Ursillo of Cherry Bekaert, the panel includes Les Nettleton of Bourgeois Bennett, and Daimon Geopfert of RSM.

RESOURCES.

Find technology and cybersecurity resources at https://future.aicpa.org/topic/technology
Discover more cybersecurity resources through the AICPA Technology Resource Hub.
There's pandemic-related guidance on the AICPA coronavirus resource centre at www.aicpa.org/coronavirus and also the CIMA coronavirus resource centre at www.cimaglobal.com/coronavirus.

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GBD 114. Use Self-Awareness to Boost Your Career. With Arun Coumar. Jun 18, 2020

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"Define your professional success through self-reflection and remembering back to your old jobs. But it's about what you FELT in it, and what you ENJOYED about it."

How has the current situation changed the way we look at our current jobs, and how does it impact the plans we're making for the next ones? London-based Arun Coumar is a career coach, strategic planning consultant and author who works with high-performing career-starters. He shares his perspectives on how it's important to take a step back towards yourself before you resume your journey forward.

RESOURCES.

Connect with Arun via his website at https://www.findprofessionalsuccess.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aruncoumar.
He also referenced Cultivated Culture and Career Sidekick.
Find pandemic-related guidance on the AICPA coronavirus resource centre at www.aicpa.org/coronavirus.
There's also the CIMA coronavirus resource centre at www.cimaglobal.com/coronavirus.

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