FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

Latest Episodes:

FLP 202. First Intuition and CGMA FLP Nov 14, 2024

Show notes

Kevin Gormley is joined by John Bannon, Director at First Intuition who are a Training Partner of AICPA & CIMA.

John outlines the First Intuition FLP offer and also gives his thoughts on the upcoming Strategic Case Study (SCS) exam. As a tutor himself, he has lots of experience in teaching for the SCS and students who are preparing for this exam may find his insights useful.

CONNECT

If you're on LinkedIn, feel free to connect with show host Kevin Gormley.
Connect with John Bannon at First Intuition https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bannon-a5b2543b/
Find out more about First Intuition's FLP offer at https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/study-cimas-cgma-flp/

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about the FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/.

Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.

FLP 201. My Journey to CGMA Oct 15, 2024

Show notes

We're joined by CIMA member and former FLP student Shirley Henrick, who switched to the Finance Leadership Programme and attained CGMA after the opportunity arose during the Pandemic to complete her studies. She talks about her career, her route to CGMA, and gives some invaluable advice based on her experiences.

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about the FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 200. New Case Study review course-onboarding for Skills Plus Sep 10, 2024

Show notes

We're joined by Chris Roberts and Kim Hanson from our FLP Product team to talk about the new class onboarding feature that has been released as part of the Skills Plus subscription.

Chris and Kim discuss how it works, the benefits to students, and how this will help guide them through the process of preparing to take a Case Study exam.

Contact show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 199. The Astranti FLP offering Aug 08, 2024

Show notes

Our guest this month is Thomas Broadley, Division Manager with professional training provider Astranti.

He joins AICPA & CIMA podcast host Kevin Gormley to discuss Astranti's partnership with CIMA, how they utilise The Finance Leadership Programme as a platform to their students, the experience of using FLP, and his thoughts around the successes it has brought.

RESOURCES

Find out more about Astranti FLP at https://www.astranti.com/cima/cgma-finance-leadership-program/
The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about the FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/

CONNECT

If you're on LinkedIn, feel free to connect with show host Kevin Gormley or episode guest Thomas Broadley

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 198. Tackling the August 2024 MCS exam. Jul 15, 2024

Show notes

Our guest Iryna McDonald explores elements of the upcoming MCS (Management Case Study) exam in August 2024. These insights make this episode a 'must-listen' for any students at this level.

Not only is our guest a Tutor at Kaplan Financial, the Association's Premium partner for the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP), Iryna herself also holds a CGMA Professional Qualification. She talks to podcast host Kevin Gormley (AICPA & CIMA, Ireland) about the Management level, and details the preparation needed for the upcoming MCS exam.

RESOURCES

See the CIMA Study Hub for past papers and information on exam preparation. https://hub.cimaglobal.com/
The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about the FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/

GET IN TOUCH

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. You'll find podcast guest Iryna McDonald there too. Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 197. Preparation Insights for this month's SCS Exam (May 2024) May 13, 2024

Show notes

We're joined today by Hugh Martin, Director Of Content for VIVA Financial Tuition, to talk about the upcoming Strategic Case Study exam in May 2024.

Hugh shares his vast experience on the Strategic Case Study exam and specifically the upcoming May 2024 session featuring a security company called Saefwell. This is a must-listen for anyone about to, or planning to, sit the exam in May or August 2024, and also for future students who want to understand the dynamics of sitting the SCS.

ABOUT

Guest, Hugh Martin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmartincgma/
Contact show host Kevin Gormley via https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingormley/

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 196. How to approach the OCS exam - An expert's guide Apr 30, 2024

Show notes

We're joined by John Bennett from our learning partner Kaplan to talk about the upcoming Operational Case Study (OCS) exam scheduled for May 2024.

As a long-established accounting tutor and test-author, John shares his vast experience of the OCS. He offers practical insights on this May's upcoming exam featuring a company called Kanann that designs and sells saddles for horse riding.

This is a must for anyone about to - or planning to - sit the exam in May or August 2024, and also for future students who want to understand the main dynamics of the OCS.

Access the CGMA Study Hub at https://hub.cimaglobal.com.

Contact show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

Your feedback and comments are always welcome at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 195. The impact of Generative AI on your accounting business Apr 08, 2024

Show notes

Kevin Gormley is joined by colleague Paul Parks (CPA, CGMA), a Director at AICPA & CIMA, to talk about AI - in particular Generative AI - and its potential impact on the world of accounting and finance businesses.

Generative AI is a recent and rapidly advancing branch of AI which focuses on creating new, original content across mediums without simply replicating existing data. This episode of the podcast aims to demystify AI's role and explore its potential, especially in the accounting and finance business while also considering ethical sourcing and referencing.

RESOURCES.

Get this free, specially-compiled list of AI resources from across our podcasts, publications and websites. https://assets.libsyn.com/show/122884/FLP_PODCAST_195_AI_resources.pdf

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST.

Paul Parks is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-parks-cpa-cgma-965b506/

ABOUT.

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 194. Building a Sustainable Business Mar 11, 2024

Show notes

We're joined by Jeremy Osborn (AICPA global head of ESG) & Simon Bittlestone (CIMA Deputy President and Director at Metapraxis) to talk about the impact of ESG on the world of accounting and finance. Both contributors come with a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area and share their thoughts on the matter.

ABOUT

CONNECT

Dr. Jeremy Osborn is on LinkedIn here.
Simon Bittlestone is at linkedin.com/in/simon-bittlestone
Show host Kevin Gormley is there too at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingormley/

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

FLP 193. Why the FLP pathway worked for me. Oct 18, 2023

Show notes

We're joined by Lyndsay Falconer, one of the first to move across when AICPA launched the programme in the UK. Lyndsay transferred to the FLP pathway in Sept '22 to complete her studies and get the CGMA designation. She talks about her motivation to study on this pathway and about her experiences using the new learning platform .

ABOUT

CONNECT

Our guest Lyndsay Falconer is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsay-falconer-acma-cgma-72a91448/.

Show host Kevin Gormley is there too at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingormley/

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com