‘Always keen to learn’: Advice on fuelling finance’s future
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Release Date: 12/20/2023
‘Decision friction’: How to cut through the noise
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Author Nuala Walsh, CEO and founder of MindEquity, a business and behavioural science consultancy in the UK, discusses the challenges of being a thoughtful leader in “the daily din of distraction and disinformation” – and why decision friction is a necessary skill. Walsh’s book, Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World, suggests numerous strategies that leaders can use to analyse information effectively and holistically, as well as methods to recognise biases and misjudgements that could hold them back. What you’ll learn from this episode: § What it...
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A road map to avoid losing your way on digital transformation
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The best time to start on digital transformation? Well, it was five years ago. But, says digital transformation expert David Rogers, starting now is the next best time. Rogers, an author, speaker, and corporate consultant, is also a professor at Columbia University. He explains some of the ways companies hurt themselves in transformation efforts, why people management is such a big part of those digital changes, and how some companies are making gains even without big budgets or fancy, new apps. What you’ll learn from this episode: · A...
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April FM: Sustainability, credible leadership, delivering bad news
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This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the April digital edition of the magazine. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine. He also highlights several articles, including this edition’s theme of sustainability. One noteworthy column, on businesses increasingly taking a multicapital approach to maximising value, was written by CIMA President Sarah Ghosh, FCMA, CGMA. Ghosh recently was a guest on the FM podcast, speaking about . Also, features Rowe speaking about the February edition. What you’ll...
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Davos debrief: A firm CEO shares her unforgettable experience
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Avani Desai, CPA, attended the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January. It was her first visit to the mountain town’s famed event that brings together world leaders and subject matter experts. In this episode of the FM podcast, Desai reflected on the lessons she learned and on the perspective she gained — as an attendee and a discussion moderator. Desai led a panel discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), supply chains, and cybersecurity. She summarised some of the lessons she can apply to her role as CEO of a large US accounting...
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Inspire inclusion: Amplifying women’s voices, seizing the future
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, FCMA, CGMA, is most of the way through her one-year term as CIMA president. In this episode of the FM podcast, intended to recognise International Women’s Day, she reflects on people she’s met, questions she’s asked, and progress made on numerous fronts. Ghosh discussed the launch of an AICPA & CIMA mentoring programme, reflected on her background in technology, and shared highlights of her global travels. FM resources: Article about a Article about a Article about a AICPA & CIMA resource: Main page on What you’ll learn from this episode:...
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Condensing business ethics: ‘Focus on problems you can solve’
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Author Alison Taylor, a clinical associate professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, explains the reasons business ethics has become a “confused topic” and why treating ethical problems as “tick-the-box PR” can make leaders look directionless. Taylor’s book, Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World, opens up a discourse on new ways to approach this complex landscape and highlights the importance of prioritising fundamental values, with the impact on human beings at the centre of decision-making. What you’ll learn from this...
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February FM: Fraud, working with a new boss, tech adoption
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This episode features an occasional host of previous FM podcasts, Oliver Rowe, who is editor-in-chief of FM. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine. He also details some of the articles, including those by AICPA & CIMA leaders. Resources: n The to access FM editions. n The public link for , featuring news, podcasts, and more. n A previous, hosted by Xose Lumor. What you’ll learn from this episode: · Details on the frequency of FM editions. ...
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‘Always keen to learn’: Advice on fuelling finance’s future
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Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive—Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, made the trip to Orlando, Florida, last week to continue in the knowledge sharing that occurs at the Future of Finance Summit, a US event in its third year and one with companion events in other parts of the world. In this FM episode recorded at the summit, Harding shared key takeaways, insights into the optimism from businesses in China, and why one session topic took him back to his days as a coach on the football pitch. He also offered a succinct, three-pronged message for the profession in 2024. What...
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Staying one step ahead: A cybersecurity tool for all
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A single cybersecurity breach can cost millions of dollars, so it’s critical that companies take a proactive approach and commit to shoring up their defences by making informed decisions and investments. An updated CGMA cybersecurity tool provides a place to start. Ken Witt, CPA, CGMA, AICPA & CIMA's associate director–Management Accounting Research and Development, joins the FM podcast to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity and share details about what the recently released tool offers organisations of all sizes. What you’ll learn from this episode: ...
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Distracted by digital communication? How to regain control
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Productivity expert and author discusses the reasons people struggle with productivity and why digital correspondence is, despite its advantages, creating a challenging environment for communication. at the UK and Ireland ENGAGE several months ago, and she offers tips to help leaders and employees to channel productivity into their working lives. Watts, a co-author of How to Fix Meetings: Meet Less, Focus on Outcomes and Get Stuff Done, explains why technology can sometimes be more of a hindrance than an aid, why less is more when it comes to setting priorities, and shares...
info_outlineAndrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive—Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, made the trip to Orlando, Florida, last week to continue in the knowledge sharing that occurs at the Future of Finance Summit, a US event in its third year and one with companion events in other parts of the world.
In this FM episode recorded at the summit, Harding shared key takeaways, insights into the optimism from businesses in China, and why one session topic took him back to his days as a coach on the football pitch.
He also offered a succinct, three-pronged message for the profession in 2024.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
· The importance of “learn, unlearn and relearn” for finance professionals.
· An explanation of the T-shaped model for skill and knowledge development.
· Why a session on how women can gain appointments to corporate boards resonated with Harding.
· His observation about China’s use of digital payments being different than in other parts of the world.
· An explanation of the T-shaped model for skill and knowledge development.
· The key trends affecting the profession in the new year.