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"Mindful Technology" with Amy Vetter, CEO, CGMA, CPA, Yogi and Accounting Technologist (Cincinnati, USA).

Release Date: 03/15/2019

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

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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 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 / Get in touch with show host Kevin Gormley via Your feedback and comments welcomed at This is a podcast from ,...

FLP 202. First Intuition and CGMA FLP

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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 . Connect with John Bannon at First Intuition Find out more about First Intuition's FLP offer at The CGMA Finance Leadership...

FLP 201. My Journey to CGMA

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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 / Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via Your feedback and comments...

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

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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 / Contact show host Kevin Gormley via Your...

FLP 199. The Astranti FLP offering

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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 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 198. Tackling the August 2024 MCS exam.

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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...

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

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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...

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

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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...

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

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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...

FLP 194. Building a Sustainable Business

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast

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 CONNECT Dr. Jeremy Osborn is on LinkedIn ....

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"When technology is put into place the RIGHT way, in ethical ways, we actually create MORE human connection than less"

AICPA & CIMA's Jennifer Gardner talks to author, accounting powerhouse and CPA Amy Vetter about ethical ICT-implementation, the power of mentoring, tech-transformation...and yoga.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH.

This March we're featuring a bonus selection of interviews with women who've become movers and shakers in the accounting, finance and business professional sphere. Episodes every Wednesday as usual with 'Friday Focus' shows for some extra weekend inspiration.

WE DISCUSS.

* how yoga practice informs the CPA profession and vice versa.

* when fear of change is not always a bad thing.

* the benefits of going 'NO tech' and disconnecting.

* the B3 Method

OUR GUEST.

CEO of the B3 Method Institute, Board Member for Project Yoga and an Advisory Board Member for Pantheon & Logikcull, Amy Vetter is Technology Innovations Taskforce leader for the AICPA IMTA Executive Committee and a past Board Member for Data Coalition. She was recognised as a "Top 100 Most Influential Person" by Accounting Today, and included in CPA Practice Advisor's list of "Most Powerful Women in Accounting". Find out more via her LinkedIn profile.

LINKS.

Visiting the Chicago area this Spring? Join us on the ground or online for the AICPA & CIMA "CFO Conference" in Chicago this April 24-26th 2019.

Connect with Amy Vetter via her website.

Participate in the 2019 AICPA Women's Global Leadership Summit this November — and experience the support of your women colleagues along the way.

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