FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
As-needed information and news on FLP, the Finance Leadership Programme pathway to your CGMA qualification. We've built on the foundation of the Go Beyond Disruption show and launched as FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast, in late 2022.
Episodes
FLP 211. Operational Case Study (OCS) May Exam Deep Dive
Host Kevin Gormley is joined once again by Alex Whelan from Kaplan to help candidates prepare for the May Operational Case Study (OCS) exam. Whether you're early in your preparation or refining your technique, Kevin and Alex provide practical insights to help you focus on what matters most: applying your knowledge to the case with confidence. Good luck to all candidates! Building on the popularit
FLP 210. How Students Are Succeeding in the Operational Case Study (OCS)
Kevin Gormley speaks with three standout students from India who are currently pursuing their undergraduate degrees alongside the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP). Each has successfully passed the Operational Case Study (OCS), and in some cases achieved top All‑India ranks. Each shares their unique experiences balancing university studies with FLP, insights from their OCS preparation, the cha
FLP 209. Preparing for Exam Resits. Support, Resources & Proficiency Guidance
Kevin is joined by Nasheen Wuisman from the CIMA Study Support & Progression Team to discuss the challenges of exam resits and the wealth of support resources available for students, especially those preparing for the upcoming February exam window. Nasheen explains the emotional and practical difficulties students face when re‑sitting a Case Study exam, and highlights key support tools such as the
FLP 208. OCS 2026 Focus — Insights on the Sumtrix Case
Host Kevin Gormley talks to special guest Alex Whelan, a CIMA‑qualified tutor with extensive industry experience, who provides deep insights into the Sumtrix pre‑seen case for February OCS resit candidates. Alex breaks down Sumtrix's business model, financial structure, sustainability themes, costing methods, budgeting issues, and potential exam‑relevant risks. The conversation also includes a ful
FLP 207. Modern Learning
Guest Richard Stanfield from Kaplan joins us to outline some key aspects of modern learning. He sits down with show host Kevin Gormley to discuss: learning via FLP using AI during the pursuit of CGMA preparing for Case Study exams common study mistakes. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professio
FLP 206. Students tell us their experiences of using FLP
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 ab
FLP 205. Navigating the UK Accountancy job market
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 wh
FLP 204. The value of Finance Business Partnering
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
FLP 203. Preparing for this November's 2024 SCS Case Study exam
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 Cha
FLP 202. First Intuition and CGMA FLP
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 o
FLP 201. My Journey to CGMA
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 prestigiou
FLP 200. New Case Study review course-onboarding for Skills Plus
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
FLP 199. The Astranti FLP offering
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 Ast
FLP 198. Tackling the August 2024 MCS exam.
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 podc
FLP 197. Preparation Insights for this month's SCS Exam (May 2024)
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
FLP 196. How to approach the OCS exam - An expert's guide
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
FLP 195. The impact of Generative AI on your accounting business
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
FLP 194. Building a Sustainable Business
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
FLP 193. Why the FLP pathway worked for me.
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 o
FLP 192. Unlocking Success: Exploring the CGMA FLP with Ghanaian Tax Associate Richard Addo.
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 Managemen
FLP 191. The Little Book of Secrets
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. Co
FLP 190. A guide to preparing for the Strategic Case Study Exam
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 ful
FLP 189. Launch of the new Foundational Level
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
FLP 188. Management Case Study (MCS) exam-preparation on Skills Premium
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 ex
FLP 187. Employer experience of the FLP at 3M
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 onli
FLP 186. CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation
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 ful
FLP 185. CGMA and the FLP in the Sri Lanka Market
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 LI
FLP 184. Finance Leadership Programme at Deloitte UK
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
FLP 183. Skills Premium FLP Learning with Kaplan
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 FAQ FLP Enrollment information Discover the CGMA FLP course
FLP 182. A student experience of the FLP pathway to CGMA
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
FLP 181. The Case Study Review course
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 schedule Get information on taking online exams Discover more about exams at CIMAglobal PEOPLE Contact show host Kevin Gorm
FLP 180. Management accounting: Thinking beyond numbers
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
FLP 179. Scheduling & Sitting exams
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 schedule Find a Pearson Vue test centr
FLP 178. Insights from the Future of Finance
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 i
FLP 177. Critical Success Factors in Your CGMA Case Study Exam
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' Pr
FLP 176. CGMA FLP Assessment Models
Colin Ward is the Senior Manager - Assessment & Product Development for the AICPA & CIMA Global Finance Leadership Programme. He talks to Kevin Gormley about the assessment model within The CGMA FLP. They discuss what students should expect when learning through this pathway and how this develops the skills and competencies needed for a career in Accounting & Finance. The CGMA Finance Leadership P
FLP 175. CGMA FLP launches in UK
The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme, the new online route to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification, launches in the UK. Kevin Gormley is the Senior Product Manager for the AICPA & CIMA Global Finance Leadership Programme. He talks to Kyle Hannan about the UK launch of the FLP, the new e-learning and assessment platform which provides an alter
GBD174. All about our new show
We're transforming! In September 2022, the GBD podcast will become 'FLP, the Finance Leadership podcast'. Kyle Hannan and AICPA & CIMA colleague Kevin Gormley share an update on what we've been up to and what you can expect from the new show. About Our Podcast. These conversations with expert guests are recorded by different AICPA & CIMA team members from our offices around the world. While the s
GBD 173. Quick October update from the GBD podcast team
We've paused new shows for the moment as we work on what's ahead for 2022. In the meantime, do have a listen to the 170+ episodes in our archive. About Our Podcast. These conversations with expert guests are recorded by different AICPA & CIMA team members 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 di
GBD172. Going Solo (Month 2) - Developing Partnerships and Raising Awareness.
That's a bit of a surprise: we can't predict everything. We need to be OKAY with changes. Thinking about going solo or starting your own practice sometime in the next year? Looking at the first month as an independent professional, this miniseries of special monthly episodes continues to outline the stages of a sample journey into the so-called 'gig economy'. Our guest David Peters discusses h
GBD171 RPA and Robots By Subscription.
"Your PROCESS AUTOMATIONS will soon be as important as the people you hire". Hear from influential RPA expert and 'citizen automation evangelist' Dmitry Karpov, the co-founder and CIO of ElectroNeek. His San Francisco-based company is one of only five chosen to participate in 2021's startup accelerator programme sponsored by the AICPA and CPA.com. Talking Points. In this episode, we discuss:
GBD170. How CFOs are transforming their finance teams for the digital world.
"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
GBD169. Management Accountant Insights from SE Asia
Finance leaders are cautiously OPTIMISTIC, despite SE Asia and Australasia Economies being impacted. We often look at different regions of the world to put your finger on the pulse of what's on the minds of global finance professionals. This week we feature the audio version of a recent article on the Member Insights pages of cimaglobal.com. In it, CIMA's South East Asia Regional Advisory Pane
GBD168. Going Solo (Month 1) - Deciding to Go Out On Your Own.
A lot of folks are saying "I WANT to make that leap, I want to go out on my own". Thinking about going solo or starting your own practice sometime in the next year? This is the first in our miniseries of special monthly episodes, a useful companion on the journey. Our guest David Peters discusses making the decision to go out on your own. Talking Points. Seeing a perceived need. Willingness t
FYI Our Short August Recess
"For the first time in three years, we're taking a Summer break" It's Summer where we are so the Go Beyond Disruption podcast is taking a short August break. In the meantime, there are over 160 back-episodes to browse in our library. Share. Know someone who should hear this podcast? Click on these links to automatically share this episode with colleagues and friends. Recommend it to your Linke
GBD167. The Great Resignation. Introducing "Disrupting Yourself: Going Solo"
"People are feeling this new-found sense of freedom, and they have some ability to move with new-found optimism coming out of the pandemic" Why is the phrase 'The Great Resignation' appearing in global financial headlines? What's behind the research that reveals at least 1 in 3 employees worldwide is considering a career change? And if that person is you, and you're thinking about going solo or
GBD166. ENGAGE2021 focus on AICPA Practitioners and Tech+
"I am SO excited to be on my way to Vegas!" In just a few days, AICPA & CIMA's annual ENGAGE conference begins in Las Vegas. It's a global gathering of accounting and finance professionals often seen as the profession's premier event of the year. One of the most popular content tracks is "CPA Practitioners and Tech+" and to tell us about it, we're joined by Carl Peterson, the Association's VP f
GBD165. ENGAGE21, and more AICPA & CIMA conferences to look forward to.
"We have big plans for the globalisation of our events, working with regions to expand on those successes and bring them to the world." At the end of July 2021, AICPA & CIMA's annual ENGAGE conference returns to Las Vegas. This global gathering of accounting and finance professionals is viewed by many as the profession's premier event of the year. To tell us more, we're joined by Todd Helton, t
GBD164. In case you missed them...
"We've taken that really short 3-question survey and put it online, so... tell us something about your podcast listening". Today is the last day of June 2021, and the end of our podcast's anniversary month. Exactly 3 years ago, in June 2018, we launched at AICPA Engage Conference in Las Vegas. That's why all this month we've been marking the occasion with a series of bite-sized weekend episodes,
GBD163. Wrapping up June with a final anniversary question
"What's the one topic or technology you'd like to hear more about?" Another bite-sized, weekend episode as we conclude our 3rd anniversary month with your 3rd question. To share your opinion, simply take a minute to record your answer as a voice message and send it to us. Please use this button to record and send us your message. Happy recording! If this didn't work, try leaving your response o
GBD162. Your next "3rd Anniversary" Question
"When, and where, do you listen to these podcasts" Each weekend this anniversary month, we ask you a single question - a different one every week. Then we invite you to record your answer as a voice message and send it to us. The second question is above. Please use this button to record and send us your message. Happy recording! If this didn't work, try leaving your response on our dedicated v
GBD161. Be part of our podcast's 3rd anniversary
"As a professional who also listens to podcasts, are there any accounting-related topics that you were listening to 3 years ago that you're still interested in now?" Every weekend this anniversary month, we'll be asking you just one question - a different one every week - and inviting you to record your answer in your own voice and send it to us. The first question is above. Please use the widge
GBD160. Do other firms face YOUR firm's challenges? Tell us.
"You can compare what you're facing against what OTHER firms are facing." AICPA & CIMA have just launched their 'Top Issues' surveys, one for the USA, and another focused on UK CIMA Members in Practice (MIPS). Brad Barbour, Manager for Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) outlines how finance professionals can contribute, why that's important, and how sharing their opinions will end up he
GBD159. Time to talk. Why finance professionals are also becoming podcasters.
...YOU could be in the top 25% of podcasts... Our guest is CPA-turned-podcaster David Spray. He's a Texas-based serial entrepreneur who recently started a pair of businesses with podcasting at their heart. He talks about why having a podcast is almost like having a superpower, about the 50 ways podcasting can benefit a finance professional, and about why he launched a podcasting-for-CPAs servi
GBD158. Bending, not Breaking! Live, Learn and Work Through Disruption. (Mental Health Awareness 2021)
1 in 5 people in the workplace have been experiencing overwhelm during the pandemic, including people who normally rate their RESILIENCE as 'very high'. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (UK) and Mental Health Awareness Month (USA), returning guest Katie Demain of iOpener Institute explores how the pandemic has transformed our individual, organisational and leadership approaches to mental h
GBD157. Be A Better Business Partner in a Post-Lockdown World.
"Would you go to an interview with a brown paper bag on your head?" Sean Purcell is an award-winning trainer of finance staff. The Founding Partner of UK-based WiseUpNow shares tips to build better finance business partnerships, both internally and externally. He outlines ways to improve engagement, build trust, better understand colleagues and create opportunity in a post-lockdown environment
GBD156. Embrace Innovation with Data Analytics (April Technology Advisory)
"Unlocking the true value of analysing the data; THAT'S where we're best positioned." Emily Chee (KPMG) and Maria Pollieri (Oracle, now retired) join our guest host Jim Gilbert (Jim Gilbert CPA) in this month's special 'Tech Advisory' edition of our podcast. They discuss CPA-relevant technologies in action, how to embrace innovation, and the 'win-win' opportunities offered to finance professiona
GBD155. Going "gig". Getting started as an independent finance professional'
In the next five years the GIG pool is forecast to take on as much as 20% of the workload at most financial institutions. The rising prominence of the so-called 'gig' economy - and the increasing relevance of independent finance professionals (IFPs) - offers a fertile topic for this conversation. In the first of several podcasts about the 'gig' economy, we'll explore how the AICPA & CIMA will b
GBD154 (Blockchain Miniseries #3 of 3) Cryptos, DeFi and NFTs: Accounting for Intangibles
The disruption is the moment a client knocks on the door... (Your) answer CAN'T be "I don't know what to do!" Concluding this 3-part blockchain special, CPA.com's Senior Director (Strategy and Innovation) Kacee Johnson talks to returning guest Ron Quaranta, Chairman of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA). They explore some of the most recent developments in blockchain and look ahead at wh
GBD153 (Blockchain Miniseries #2 of 3) Bitcoin is Booming, and So Are the Taxes!
"Globally, cryptocurrency transactions is a new booming area and a lot of countries are shifting their attention ... to capture that revenue" " CPA.com's Senior Director (Strategy and Innovation) Kacee Johnson talks to Amy Miller, Senior Manager for Tax Policy and Advocacy at AICPA & CIMA. They explore the most recent advancements in regulatory changes as it relates to cryptocurrency, and how ne
GBD152. (Blockchain Miniseries #1 of 3) The Highs and Lows of Crypto Tax.
"Bitcoin is the 'Kleenex' of cryptocurrency - the one that people hear about on the news - but it's just a gateway." Blockchain is one of the many emerging technology trends that have the potential to disrupt the accounting and finance role. We explore some of the latest advancements in this three-part series with leading subject matter experts. Part 1 outlines the complexities and best practic
GBD151. CMMC, the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (March Technology Advisory)
"Now there's an ENFORCEABLE means to make sure that these suppliers are being assessed..." Guest-hosted by Steve Ursillo with Troy Fine and Matt Gilbert, this conversation is a good start to understanding CMMC, a complex and increasingly crucial component of top-level cybersecurity. It's especially crucial for companies needing to support compliance in the US Department of Defence environment, w
GBD150. One year on: our Top Pandemic Episodes
"Things have never slowed down as much while CHANGE has never been so fast" Today, 23rd of March 2021, was the date one year ago that we in the UK went into the first Corona virus lockdown. That's why our show notes contain links to two compilations of our most downloaded episodes relating to how businesses - and the professionals who run them - are remaining resilient and relevant. The first pl
GBD149. International Women's Day 2021. What's Challenging Women In Our Profession.
"Women have accounted for nearly 56% of the workforce exits since the start of the pandemic... across all industries and all professions". This IWD2021, we look through new research about the challenges facing women in the profession today with Shelly Frazier, a Senior Manager for AICPA & CIMA's Diversity & Inclusion team. Shelly is also staff liaison for the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive
GBD148. Data Automation and Your Business's 'No Code' Future.
"The key to a business's future is CREATIVITY, not coding". How does a business move beyond spreadsheets while still using data more effectively? What cloud-integrated, process-automation tools can be built without needing any knowledge of code? This week's perspectives come from the city of Surat in India, from where we're joined by Rachit Khator, Founder of Stackby.com. Stackby is a collaborat
GBD147. Agile Finance. Discover the Future By Disrupting The Present.
"The single pivot point we SHOULD be considering today is the disruption of the finance function in the digital era". This week's episode is all about becoming an 'agile' accountant, and our guest is a man who knows all about agility in a fast-changing world. Aubrey Joachim FCMA CGMA MBA was the first CIMA President from outside the UK and Ireland. He discusses finance transformation, agile acco
GBD146. IT Logic. Why You Should Care. (February Technology Advisory)
"Data is the life blood of finance ...IT Logic is the set of rules to leverage and control that data." Finance professionals need to be able to explain complex things to other people, so this conversation could really help. Kristen Hughes is Associate Director of Technology with the AICPA & CIMA. She is joined from Chicago by David Kovar, and from Virginia by Amanda Wilkie, one of this podcast'
GBD145. The Dynamic Duo of Smart Contracts & Blockchain
"ANYONE can use a smart contract, but it's going to be in the context of blockchain technology." Accounting Professor Cory Campbell joins us from Indiana, USA, to discuss Smart Contracts and their dynamic connection with other leading technologies like blockchain and cybersecurity. Why do they matter to today's businesses? What are the elements of Smart Contract technology? And where does the vi
GBD144. Business Partner Supply Chain Risk (Monthly Technology Advisory)
"We think of just the initial signing of a vendor to perform a service, but we don't do a good job of monitoring ...THEIR vendors" Our first featured Technology Advisory episode of 2021 is hosted by Audrey Katcher of Rubin Brown LLC. She's joined by Torpey White of Wipfli LLC, and Mardhani (Danny) Wirapratama of Celestica Inc. They share definitions, actions plans and ways of framing practical
GBD143. The Gig Economy. What Is It?
"It addresses fundamental questions about whether it's killing the way we work... or actually creating a world of new possibilities." What's your company's strategy to develop and maximise the resources provided by what some call the "alternative workforce", but most simply refer to as "gig" workers? Board-level strategist and integrated thinker Samantha Griffiths (BSc (Hons), MBA, FCCA) of Sage
GBD142. What links CGMAs, CFOs and "Chief Turmoil Officers"?
""With all of the disruption going on around the world, businesses are going more than ever to their finance people." It takes a wide-ranging professional skillset to link the CGMA designation, the AICPA annual series of CFO Conferences, and the role of 'Chief Turmoil Officer'. Our guest, Ken Witt, joins us to do just that. He explains what the CGMA accounting designation is, outlines the AICPA'
GBD141. Choices, choices. A Change of Pace.
"We've looked back so we could give you something to look forward to." With the weekend here, we invite you to take some time away from the breaking news headlines with this extra short episode featuring a collection of special playlists, one for each of the main topics we've been covering since 2018. Your Dedicated Episode Topic Lists. Click on any topic to open its dedicated episode page. (As
GBD140. Cybersecurity Advisory. Working Remotely, Future Risks and Planning.
"It's really important to understand those risks and why it's DIFFERENT than the remote auditing of the past." Guest host Les Nettleton of CPA practice Bourgeois Bennet wraps up the year with this final monthly Cybersecurity Advisory episode of 2020. He's joined by Emily Di Nardo of BakerTilly US, and Warren Averett's Paul Perry. Talking Points. This conversation touches on these and other topic
GBD139. Building your skills and your practice with data analytics.
"In today's world, CPAs NEED to have Data Analytics skills" Are you at the beginning of your Data Analytics journey? In this audio version of 2020's final "Hear From Your Peers" LinkedIn Live session, AICPA & CIMA's Kristen Hughes speaks to Maria Pollieri, until recently the PeopleSoft national lead for Oracle, and returning podcast guest Jim Gilbert CPA. They begin their discussion with a look
GBD138. First Steps for Firms. RPA, Data Analytics, and AI.
"It's a great time to be in the accounting profession because now you're FULLY equipped with all these options" How would a firm get started with RPA and automation technology? In this audio version of their October 2020 LinkedIn Live session, AICPA & CIMA's Penelope Johnson speaks to previous podcast guest Jotham Ty of Gappify in California, and Lesley Mast, a CPA at REA and Associates in Ohio.
GBD137. Project Rescue. Getting Digital Transformation Back On Track
"People are recognising that they need to really RETHINK how they're doing things." When technology-adoption projects falter, it's an opportunity to implement a comprehensive turnaround. California-based Bob Green, of leading regional CPA firm SingerLewak, talks through the "four pillars" of digital transformation and outlines how to get a company's technology projects back on track in the face
GBD136. Cybersecurity Advisory. Digital Transformation in the age of COVID
"We're talking about ALL the fingers that Digital Transformation has, ALL the paths that it can flow down through an organisation Digital Transformation: What is it? What are the benefits and risks? How has COVID impacted the subject for good or ill? Guest host Daimon Geopfert of RSM presents this November Cybersecurity Advisory episode, exploring what "Digital Transformation" means in the age o
GBD135. Tolerance and the Cost of Compounding Conflict,
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