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FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 05/13/2020
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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 and explore the CIMA Study Hub at ...
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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' . Connect with episode guest The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ Professional Qualification....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via His...
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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 from the Kaplan website. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway...
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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 Our guest Zahara Ansary is on The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management...
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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 / On Linkedin? Connect with our guest , and show host Feedback and comments welcomed at This is a podcast from , together as the Association of International Certified...
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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 Discover the CGMA Find out more at CONNECT Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via . Podcast guest Feedback and comments welcomed at This is a podcast from , together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
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Covid-19 has changed almost everything. Global unemployment rates are at record highs and professionals need to remain relevant whether seeking progression internally, or looking for a new opportunity outside their current organisation. Beth Berk is a Washington-based recruiter in the finance and accounting sectors. Clar Rosso is EVP of Engagement and Learning Innovation at AICPA & CIMA. Together, they bring two complementary perspectives on one issue: career progression in troubles times.
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