FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

Latest Episodes:

FLP 192. Unlocking Success: Exploring the CGMA FLP with Ghanaian Tax Associate Richard Addo. Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

We're joined by Richmond Adu Addo, a Tax Associate at Deloitte based in Ghana, West Africa. Richmond has recently completed his CGMA studies via the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme and shares his thoughts on the value of CGMA and his experience of using the FLP platform.

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 and explore the CIMA Study Hub at hub.cimaglobal.com

CONNECT

Our guest is Richmond Adu Addo
Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.
Send feedback and comments to 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 191. The Little Book of Secrets Aug 02, 2023

Show notes

Nasheen Wuisman, Senior Manager- Academic Progression at AICPA & CIMA, discusses the 'little book of secrets'. This is a new resource available to our students that are preparing for the Case Study exams.

The key benefit of this resource is to assist in targeting students attention to key preparation tools and techniques if they are short on time.

LINKS

View 'The Little Book of Secrets' here.
Connect with episode guest Nasheen Wuisman.
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/
You'll find show host Kevin Gormley on LinkedIn.

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

FLP 190. A guide to preparing for the Strategic Case Study Exam May 03, 2023

Show notes

Stuart Pedley-Smith is head of Learning at Kaplan, the Association's Premium partner for the CGMA Finance Leadership programme. As a teacher of the Strategic Case Study, his conversation with show host Kevin makes this episode an essential listen for any student about to sit this exam.

TALKING POINTS

the Strategic level and the preparation needed for the Strategic Case Study exam
key areas to fully prepare a student for the end of level exam
the most common exam pitfalls to watch out for, and how to overcome them.

LINKS

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

View the Skills Premium class schedule.

Hear Stuart's 'Learn Better' podcast or check out his blog at https://pedley-smith.uk/

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

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

FLP 189. Launch of the new Foundational Level Apr 19, 2023

Show notes

To mark the introduction of the new Foundational Level entry point into the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP), we're joined by Doug Bowman, Senior Manager of Learning Content Creation at AICPA & CIMA. We talk about the Foundational Level, how it's structured, what it is, and how it's positioned within the program.

This new entry point is a preparatory level to introduce the key concepts of Business & Finance; it allows any candidate to start their journey to their CGMA Professional Qualification even though they may not yet have the relevant experience or qualifications.

LINKS.

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/
Network with our guest Doug Bowman.
Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

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

This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

FLP 188. Management Case Study (MCS) exam-preparation on Skills Premium Apr 06, 2023

Show notes

Iryna McDonald works as a Tutor at Kaplan Financial, the Association's Premium partner for the CGMA Finance Leadership programme (FLP). What's more, she also holds a CGMA Professional Qualification herself. Iryna talks to podcast host Kevin Gormley (AICPA & CIMA, Ireland) about the Management level and the preparation needed for the Management Case Study Exam.

Our guest also outlines what to expect from the Skills Premium classes that she tutors, and expands on how these classes fully prepare a student for the end of level exam. Iryna's insights make this episode of the podcast a 'must-listen' for any students at this level.

RESOURCES

See the Skills Premium class schedule here.
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

This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

FLP 187. Employer experience of the FLP at 3M Mar 22, 2023

Show notes

Kacper Cieslak works for 3M as a Record To Report (RTR) Manager within their Global Service Centre in Poland. He talks about their experience of rolling out the CGMA Finance Leadership Program, shares his personal journey towards the CGMA Professional Qualification, and provides insightful, practical advice for current and future students.

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

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. His guest Kacper can also be found there.

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

This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

FLP 186. CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation Mar 09, 2023

Show notes

We hear from Andrew Mower, Deputy Regional Faculty Manager and tutor at Kaplan, the Association's Premium partner for the CGMA Finance Leadership programme. He talks about the Operational level and the preparation needed for the Operational Case Study Exam, - a must listen for any students at this level.

DISCUSSION POINTS

what to expect from the Skills Premium classes that he tutors
how these fully prepare a student for the end of level exam

RESOURCES

The Skills Premium class schedule can be downloaded as a PDF from the Kaplan website.
The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.

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.

FLP 185. CGMA and the FLP in the Sri Lanka Market Feb 22, 2023

Show notes

Zahara Ansary is a Senior Manager at AICPA & CIMA and works with the Association team in Sri Lanka. She shares her experience of rolling out the CGMA Financial Leadership Programme within the Sri Lankan market, and how Universities have embraced it.

WE DISCUSS

the Finance Leadership Programme (FLP),
working with Universities,
the Accounting market in Sri Lanka
the transformative nature of FLP

LINKS

Find out more about FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/
Our guest Zahara Ansary is on LinkedIn

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

This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

FLP 184. Finance Leadership Programme at Deloitte UK Feb 03, 2023

Show notes

Will De Salvo works at Deloitte MCS in the UK and manages the initiation of Professional qualifications within the team. He talks to us about the experiences of rolling out the CGMA Financial Leadership Programme.

On Linkedin? Connect with our guest Will De Salvo, and show host Kevin Gormley

Feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com

This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

FLP 183. Skills Premium FLP Learning with Kaplan Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

Katie Collins is a Tutor and CIMA curriculum manager at Kaplan. She joins Kevin Gormley to explore what the Skills Premium FLP product offers to CIMA students.

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification.

LINKS