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.

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.

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-bittlestoneShow 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.

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.

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 AddoConnect 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.

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 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.

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 examkey areas to fully prepare a student for the end of level examthe 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 tutorshow 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.

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 Lankathe 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.

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. 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/ 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

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 CIMA FLP FAQFLP Enrollment information Discover the CGMA FLP courses at Kaplan.Find out more at cimaglobal.com. CONNECT Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.Podcast guest Katie Collins  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.

Shre Shekhar is a student of CIMA (pending PER submission for membership) based in Ireland. Shre talks to Kevin Gormley about the his experience of studying through the FLP route to CGMA. 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 the presenter Kevin Gormley via Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingormley/  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.

Our guest Chris Roberts is Lead Manager for Learner Experience & Student Platform at AICPA & CIMA. Joining from North Carolina, USA, Chris talks to Kevin Gormley about the Case Study exams process and the Case Study review course within the FLP. RESOURCES See the 2023 exam scheduleGet information on taking online examsDiscover more about exams at CIMAglobal PEOPLE Contact show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedinConnect with our guest Chris RobertsYour 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.

Host Kevin Gormley is joined by fellow podcaster Kyle Hannan to introduce and discuss a selection of interview highlights with inspirational Management Accountants who share stories of their paths to success as high-profile finance leaders. These conversations, originally sourced from AICPA & CIMA webinars and interviews, explore the topics of opportunity, diversity, and technology in the context of leadership. Interviewees also touch on how being a CGMA designation holder was a foundational part of their career development in management accountancy. To hear some of these conversations in full, use the links in the Resources section below. The CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant® designation RESOURCES Start Your Career in Management Accounting: CIMA: Your future starts hereThe "Leadership Skills for Life" webinar is available at the CIMA Global websiteWatch the full interview with Kimberley Ellison-Taylor Get ahead in the digital space with CIMA CONNECT Contact show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedinFeedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

Our guest Amy Scott talks to Kevin Gormley about scheduling and sitting a Case Study exam. Amy is Senior Manager, Student Platform & Operations at the AICPA based in the USA. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ Professional Qualification.   RESOURCES The 2023 exam scheduleFind a Pearson Vue test centreExams FAQ on sitting for remote examsMore information on taking online exams(Video) What to do if you experience problems with your online examApply for special considerations after an online exam has been cut offLink to cimaglobal exams info CONNECT Our guest was Amy Scott.Contact show host Kevin Gormley via Linkedin 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.

Barry Payne is Director of External Relations, Management Accounting for AICPA & CIMA. He talks to host Kevin Gormley about the Future of finance insights. They discuss what they've discovered about finance transformation from leading global businesses during their recent series of 'Future of Finance' events.  Barry outlines the concept of the 'T-Shaped Professional', the key skills increasingly in demand by employers, and how the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme enables professionals to acquire the competencies and skillsets needed for a career in Business & Finance. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ Professional Qualification.   RESOURCES Join the "CGMA community in the USA" LinkedIn group.Get further information about the CGMA Finance Leadership Program at enroll.cgma.org or at CIMAglobal.    CONNECT Barry Payne was our guest  Kevin Gormley is the podcast host  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.

Clancy Peiris, Senior Manager - Relationship Programmes (AICPA & CIMA) talks to Kevin Gormley about the CGMA Case Study exams, what to expect, and how to prepare. The focus is on critical success factors, what an examiner expects, and how to avoid the pitfalls. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the new online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ Professional Qualification. It launched in the UK in September 2022. RESOURCES get Examination Blueprints (pdf)watch our Application Skills animation (video)read How to demonstrate application skills (web article):Answer planning: does it really matter? (web article)Examiner’s advice on common mistakes in CGMA case Study exams (web article) Get further information at: https://enroll.cgma.org or discover the FLP at CIMAglobal.com CONNECT Kevin Gormley Clancy Peiris  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.