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"Collectively, ALL of these changes are transforming finance professionals into digitally-effective finance business partners".

We look at how CFOs are transforming their finance teams for the digital world, and provide some new understandings of which past, present and future skills need to be fused together. We’re joined by a returning guest, Aubrey Joachim FCMA CGMA MBA, who became the first CIMA President from outside the UK and Ireland.

Talking Points. In this episode, we discuss:

how finance professionals are becoming data-scientists,
the road ahead for emerging CFOs,
what the finance leaders of tomorrow need to be learning today,
resources and tools that CFOs could use to assess themselves and their teams, and understand how this applies to the digital world.

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

Agile Finance Revealed (article and research)
CIMA Future of Finance (web portal)
Reinventing Finance for A Digital World (white paper)
Go Beyond Disruption: The Future of Finance (resource page)
Consider attending Aubrey's forthcoming CIMA webinar on 'Reinventing Finance for a Digital World" (discount for CIMA members) on September 29th at 5.30pm IST / 12.30pm GMT.
See the key competencies for Finance Business Partnering (article on FM Magazine website)

Our Guest.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Aubrey Joachim FCMA CGMA MBA is a past President of CIMA and owner of Leading Edge Change.

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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.

Get in touch. How did you discover our podcast? Where do you listen? What would you like to hear more of? Finance pro or not, we're keen to know what you think. Email us here.

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FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

GBD170. How CFOs are transforming their finance teams for the digital world.

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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published 4 years ago

MP3•Episode home

"Collectively, ALL of these changes are transforming finance professionals into digitally-effective finance business partners".

Talking Points. In this episode, we discuss:

how finance professionals are becoming data-scientists,
the road ahead for emerging CFOs,
what the finance leaders of tomorrow need to be learning today,
resources and tools that CFOs could use to assess themselves and their teams, and understand how this applies to the digital world.

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

Agile Finance Revealed (article and research)
CIMA Future of Finance (web portal)
Reinventing Finance for A Digital World (white paper)
Go Beyond Disruption: The Future of Finance (resource page)
Consider attending Aubrey's forthcoming CIMA webinar on 'Reinventing Finance for a Digital World" (discount for CIMA members) on September 29th at 5.30pm IST / 12.30pm GMT.
See the key competencies for Finance Business Partnering (article on FM Magazine website)

Our Guest.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Aubrey Joachim FCMA CGMA MBA is a past President of CIMA and owner of Leading Edge Change.

Social. Use #GoBeyondDisruption, @AICPANews or @CIMA_News.

Get in touch. How did you discover our podcast? Where do you listen? What would you like to hear more of? Finance pro or not, we're keen to know what you think. Email us here.

210 episodes

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FLP 206. Students tell us their experiences of using FLP 26:40

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Guests Matthew Payze and Stewardt Cornelissen join us from South Africa. Together we discuss their experiences in studying for CGMA, and share their advice and views on studying for the qualification via the FLP pathway. 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/ or https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/landing/the-cgma-r-finance-leadership-program. CONNECT If you're on LinkedIn, feel free to connect with show host Kevin Gormley Connect with Matthew at www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-payze-347195198 or find out more about Collivery at https://collivery.net/ Connect with Stewardt at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewardt-cornelissen-0b664ab3/ 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. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .…

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FLP 205. Navigating the UK Accountancy job market 40:14

10 weeks ago40:14

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Our guest is Jason Nye, CIMA's Senior Manager in Operations for the UK. Together we take a look at the UK market for Finance & Accounting and provide useful insights for anyone considering this sector as a career. Jason talks about his background, the market for jobs in the UK, what careers are open to CIMA students, where people can find roles, and how to start studying CIMA. We also discuss what types of companies have CIMA opportunities and how are they structured. Finally we share some employability tips. Find out more on the UK market at https://www.tiktok.com/@cimaearlycareersuk and https://www.instagram.com/cimaearlycareersuk/ ABOUT US. 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. Get in touch with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Connect with Jason Nye at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cimajason/ 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. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .…

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FLP 204. The value of Finance Business Partnering 27:32

16 weeks ago27:32

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Andi Lonnen, founder and CEO of FBP Academy, joins us to discuss Finance business partnering: what it is, why it's important, and how to build the mindset of a Finance Business Partner. Alongside many insights in this conversation with podcast host Kevin Gormley (AICPA & CIMA, UK), Andi highlights that Finance Business Partners (FBPs) are not just traditional accountants who "add up" numbers, but professionals who "add value". ABOUT US. 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 with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Connect with Andi Lonnen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andilonnen 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. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .…

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FLP 203. Preparing for this November's 2024 SCS Case Study exam 12:02

18 weeks ago12:02

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Kevin Gormley welcomes Hugh Martin from Procountancy back to the podcast to hear his views on preparing for this month's Strategic Case Study exam. Returning podcast guest Hugh is a CGMA and has lots of experience with the SCS. Connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmartincgma/ ABOUT US. 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 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. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .…

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FLP 202. First Intuition and CGMA FLP 22:47

19 weeks ago22:47

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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 .…

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FLP 201. My Journey to CGMA 34:17

23 weeks ago34:17

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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 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 .…

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FLP 200. New Case Study review course-onboarding for Skills Plus 15:40

28 weeks ago15:40

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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. 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 / Contact 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. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .…

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FLP 199. The Astranti FLP offering 25:02

33 weeks ago25:02

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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 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 .…

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FLP 198. Tackling the August 2024 MCS exam. 21:57

36 weeks ago21:57

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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 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 .…

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FLP 197. Preparation Insights for this month's SCS Exam (May 2024) 23:03

45 weeks ago23:03

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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 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 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 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 .…

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FLP 196. How to approach the OCS exam - An expert's guide 22:26

47 weeks ago22:26

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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. MORE 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/ . 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 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 .…

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FLP 195. The impact of Generative AI on your accounting business 27:43

50 weeks ago27:43

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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. 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. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .…

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FLP 194. Building a Sustainable Business 33:57

1 year ago33:57

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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 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 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 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 at https://aicpa-cima.com/podcast .…

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FLP 193. Why the FLP pathway worked for me. 18:58

1 year ago18:58

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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 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 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 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 .…

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FLP 192. Unlocking Success: Exploring the CGMA FLP with Ghanaian Tax Associate Richard Addo. 17:55

2 years ago17:55