"Why RPA Is For Everyone" with author Rob King of RPA Academy (Rochester, UK). GBD28
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
Release Date: 11/28/2018
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...
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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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FLP 193. Why the FLP pathway worked for me.
FLP, the Finance Leadership 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 CONNECT Our guest Lyndsay...
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FLP 192. Unlocking Success: Exploring the CGMA FLP with Ghanaian Tax Associate Richard Addo.
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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FLP 191. The Little Book of Secrets
FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
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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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 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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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...
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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...
info_outline"There is now an RPA solution for everyone's needs. The barriers have dropped. You can start from free. Money isn't an issue."
We conclude our November 2018 focus on Robotic Process Automation by talking to RPA expert and author Rob King. He shares his insights based on over 25 years experience as a lean business process and efficiency innovator, a 6 Sigma trainer and Master BlackBelt.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Through his UK-based company Wzard Innovations, he's not only a widely respected Robotic Process Automation (RPA) expert but has recently become an author of new book "Digital Workforce". Rob also works extensively with the RPA Academy.
WE DISCUSS:
- Why RPA = US$3billion...and growing.
- Jargon-Busting: what's "robotics" got to do with it all?
- The scale of the opportunities ahead for the accounting and finance profession.
- What does it practically mean for a business, hands-on?
- Why is it actually a good idea?
- What are some practical steps to get started with RPA?
RESOURCES WE MENTION:
- Find out more about Rob on LinkedIn
- Skill up with RPA Learning Resources on our AICPA Store and the CGMA Store
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