GBD155. Going "gig". Getting started as an independent finance professional’
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 04/22/2021
FLP 190. A guide to preparing for the Strategic Case Study Exam
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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FLP 189. Launch of the new Foundational Level
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
To mark 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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FLP 188. Management Case Study (MCS) exam-preparation on Skills Premium
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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...
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FLP 187. Employer experience of the FLP at 3M
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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FLP 186. CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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FLP 185. CGMA and the FLP in the Sri Lanka Market
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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FLP 184: Finance Leadership Programme at Deloitte UK
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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FLP 183. Skills Premium FLP Learning with Kaplan
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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FLP 182. A student experience of the FLP pathway to CGMA
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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 Connect with the presenter Kevin Gormley via Linkedin at / Feedback and comments welcomed at This is a podcast from & , together as the Association of International...
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FLP 181. The Case Study Review course
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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 Get information on Discover more about exams at PEOPLE Contact show host via Linkedin Connect with our guest Your feedback and comments are welcomed at This is a podcast from & , together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
info_outlineIn 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 be supporting this growing sector with new resources and tools
Talking Points.
- What do we mean by "gig" economy?
- What does it imply for accountants and finance professionals?
- Who is attracted and why is it a viable career option?
- How do our research findings illuminate AICPA & CIMA members' career ambitions in this context?
Our Guests.
- Carl Peterson, CPA, is Vice President of Small Firms at the American Institute of CPAs. In this role, he serves as the small firm advocate and representative for the profession.
- Rosie McKeown is Lead Manager and content strategist for AICPA & CIMA (UK).
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.
- From late May 2021 the new resources, IFP Essentials: Gig Economy Guidance & Tools, will be available for AICPA members on www.future.aicpa.org and rolled out to CIMA members in the second half of 2021.
- In the meantime you can hear from one of the contributors, Josh Lance CPA at Engage when he presents ‘Becoming an Entrepreneurial Accountant’
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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.
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