Financial Management (FM) magazine
The Financial Management (FM) magazine podcast series features conversations with executives and thought leaders in management accounting. We discuss topics including governance, risk management, performance management, technology, corporate strategy, and leadership. Interviews are conducted by FM editors and contributors.
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April FM: Gen AI adoption, use, and ethics; tips to avoid burnout
04/02/2025
April FM: Gen AI adoption, use, and ethics; tips to avoid burnout
This episode features Oliver Rowe, FM’s editor-in-chief, detailing the contents of the magazine’s April digital edition. The discussion highlights articles on artificial intelligence (AI), including one that advises how finance can steer AI adoption. Rowe also details the key points of an article on understanding and avoiding burnout and discusses April’s regular columns. Also included: an explanation of how members can access the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: · The edition’s focus on AI and explanation of three AI-related articles. · Advice from regular FM writer Rhymer Rigby on avoiding burnout. · A practical Excel article: How to create a chart template in Excel. · The other articles in the edition, including regular columns, a Q&A with Association CEO Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, and Institute News. · Ways to access the April edition.
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Decision-making: Why you shouldn’t rely on your gut
03/19/2025
Decision-making: Why you shouldn’t rely on your gut
Andrew Pain, a motivational, mental health, and wellbeing speaker, explains why we should be cautious about using gut feelings to help us make decisions. Pain also explains psychological and environmental steps we can take to ensure our decision-making processes are fair and logical and offers ways organisations can make conversations around biases more comfortable and accessible. “If we want to make better decisions, then we need to understand these biases and how we relate to them,” Pain said. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why our gut instincts are often flawed. § A mental checklist for working through problems effectively. § Resources to improve our awareness of biased thinking. § One way organisations can improve bias training courses. § Environmental factors and stimuli that can interact with cognitive processing.
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What International Women’s Day means for an ascending accountant
03/05/2025
What International Women’s Day means for an ascending accountant
, CPA, a member of AICPA & CIMA’s (WIEC), emphasises the interplay between gender equity, representation, and establishing yourself as a leader in this podcast episode celebrating International Women’s Day. Kamon discloses how seeing gender representation early in her career helped her find her voice at work while balancing study and family commitments. She also explains why women often endure “subconscious” doubts when it comes recognising their worth as a leader. International Women’s Day this year is on Saturday 8 March. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why more women are climbing the ladder in the profession. Gender representation’s impact on work culture. The relationship between hybrid work and equal opportunities. How the WIEC engages and empowers women in finance. The convergence of underrepresentation and impostor syndrome.
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Mind the gap: Two key steps for connection, team development
02/19/2025
Mind the gap: Two key steps for connection, team development
Clare Haynes, an organisational psychology specialist and leadership coach, explains why there is a disconnection between teams and leadership, and suggests some ways leaders can get meaningful feedback from their teams. Haynes also identifies some qualities and traits that can help leaders grow in their roles, and why it’s important for leaders to “have a sounding board” during times of stress and increased pressure. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why teams and management are becoming more disconnected from each other. § The relationship between new working environments and skill loss. § Two ways leaders can elicit constructive feedback from their teams. § Notable traits and qualities that inspire better leadership. § Tactics to reduce stress and minimise burnout risks for leaders.
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February FM: Executive presence, people leadership, and more
02/05/2025
February FM: Executive presence, people leadership, and more
This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the February digital edition of the magazine. The discussion summarises articles on developing executive presence, more effective people leadership, and the right way to share and analyse data. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the as well as the . What you’ll learn from this episode: · Strategies for building executive presence, including the advice that not all the skills are must-haves. · A summary of an article on ensuring that DEI initiatives enhance business outcomes. · How finance business partners can optimise so-called “democratised” data. · Details about the cover story on managing people.
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AI’s future: Figuring out what it means for finance teams
01/22/2025
AI’s future: Figuring out what it means for finance teams
Zach Rattner, co-founder of global software development company Yembo, says that when it comes to artificial intelligence, organisations are eager to get started with AI but wary of the pitfalls. “Every group is figuring out what does it mean for them, and the rules of how it is going to end up are still being decided,” he said on this episode of the FM podcast, recorded at UK & Ireland ENGAGE. Rattner explains beneficial ways to explore those tools to help professionals and leaders work better with them, what interpersonal skills professionals could sharpen as organisations become more driven by technology, and why it’s counterproductive to resist experimenting with technology. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Where finance professionals can expand their thinking around the possibilities of AI. § How to avoid “losing your seat at the table” for AI conversations. § Platforms that can help professionals upskill and enhance AI literacy. § The essential interpersonal skills to develop for the digital era. § Why fear of failure is a roadblock to AI proficiency.
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Power skills and continuous learning: Two key future-ready steps
01/15/2025
Power skills and continuous learning: Two key future-ready steps
Former CIMA President Sarah Ghosh, FCMA, CGMA, discusses the ways the finance function is evolving and the skills finance professionals will need to develop to lead their organisations on that journey. Ghosh explains the value of continous learning, some of the “power skills” management accountants and finance professionals can adopt to drive value for their organisations as business partners, and what finance professionals need to start thinking about as their roles broaden. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Three themes to think about as the finance profession evolves. § The interplay between data storytelling and technology. § What “power skills” are critical to navigating the profession in the future. § Key skills for becoming a better business partner. § The career development opportunities that emanate from expanding your role.
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Daily actions for success as a finance business partner
12/11/2024
Daily actions for success as a finance business partner
Financial trainer, speaker, and author Andi Lonnen discusses the skills finance professionals need to develop to move into a finance business partner role. Lonnen’s formula for success sets out the ways finance professionals can upskill to move into the role with knowledge, creativity, and confidence. She also discusses the importance of speaking the language of other departments, where a background in finance can be advantageous to the role, and how professionals looking to make the transition can develop a deeper understanding of their organisation’s goals and challenges. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Nine skills finance professionals need to be effective business partners. § Ways to demonstrate and translate finance skills into business language. § The importance of getting “personal” when forming connections across departments. § How finance professionals can add value to their organisations in a business partner role. § Why remembering to be human is fundamental to success.
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December FM: Capital investment decisions, AI in Power BI, and more
12/04/2024
December FM: Capital investment decisions, AI in Power BI, and more
This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the December digital edition of the magazine. The discussion summarises articles on topics that include skills development beyond core finance, using Excel modelling to avoid costly mistakes, and capital investment decision-making. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the as well as the . Previous podcast episodes focusing on 2024 digital editions: What you’ll learn from this episode: Coverage of the AICPA & CIMA leadership transition. Skills that CGMA designation holders have developed to advance their careers. A summary of an article on balancing in-office work and at-home work. Highlights of an article about Excel modelling and how it can minimise mistakes.
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‘Dance with the fear’: How accountants can seize the moment
11/20/2024
‘Dance with the fear’: How accountants can seize the moment
Career coach Devya Athwal, ACMA, CGMA, discusses positive beliefs and steps that can help professional accountants become more confident in their roles. Athwal, a speaker at UK & Ireland ENGAGE in October in London, also explains why transformation starts from within and how letting go of day-to-day fears can help professionals better accomplish their goals. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why Athwal believes that transformation starts with looking inward. § How accountants can overcome their own limiting beliefs. § Practical ways to channel a growth mindset. § Steps to building confidence in challenging environments. § The link between collaboration, knowledge sharing, and career development.
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Keep calm: Where stress can help us carry on with confidence
11/06/2024
Keep calm: Where stress can help us carry on with confidence
Naomi Dake, a wellbeing, leadership, and organisation development specialist, explains how to use stress as a tool to develop professionally, induce curiousity, and improve performance at work. Dake also discusses the relationship between stress and mindset and the nonfinancial ways leaders and managers can invest in teams and employees to prioritise growth and wellbeing. What you’ll learn from this episode: § The core attributes of a wellbeing culture. § The distiguishing factors between a healthy and unhealthy work environment. § Leadership practices that can inform a healthy work enviornment. § Psychological traits and tools that can help us work better under stress. § Why role-modelling is key to building a culture of growth and safety.
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A hunger for innovation: How one family-rooted company dreams big
10/23/2024
A hunger for innovation: How one family-rooted company dreams big
Persistence has paid off for Ameena Ziauddin, FCMA, CGMA, president and managing director of Norfolk Foods in Sri Lanka, who sees value in the power of connection, whether on LinkedIn or over a cup of coffee. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why memories such as being “on the roof” stand out to Ziauddin. The ways that Norfolk Foods emphasises and values innovation. How Ziauddin’s exposure to several industries has helped improve efficiencies and implement cost-saving initiatives. The value of having “a simple chat over a cup of coffee”. Ziauddin’s advice for the next generation of finance professionals.
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October FM: Recruitment fraud, ransomware response, the CFO remit
10/02/2024
October FM: Recruitment fraud, ransomware response, the CFO remit
This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the October digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including a focus on cybersecurity. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the as well as the . Previous podcast episodes focusing on 2024 digital editions: What you’ll learn from this episode: · The theme of the October digital edition. · Finance’s role in mitigating ransomware threats and response to such incidents. · The growing problem of recruitment fraud and how finance professionals can guard against it. · Details of an article about how CFOs can strengthen their contribution to the business.
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AICPA & CIMA chair: ‘Every change comes with opportunity’
09/11/2024
AICPA & CIMA chair: ‘Every change comes with opportunity’
Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, began his one-year term as CIMA president and AICPA & CIMA chair in June, and he joined the FM podcast for an interview in late July, discussing what he sees as three key opportunities for the accounting and finance profession. In the episode, Bittlestone reviews his , explains the value of a technology background when leading technology initiatives, and details how seizing opportunity as it relates to today’s workforce can help to future-proof the profession. What you’ll learn from this episode: · Why he agrees that the profession faces challenges, which he views as opportunities. · The area of accountants’ work that, according to Bittlestone, has understandable “pushback”. · Three takeaways from Bittlestone on the ESG course offered in partnership with Oxford University. · Why Bittlestone considers it important to focus on the profession’s future generations and accountants already in the profession. · His thoughts on the retirement of AICPA & CIMA CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA.
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Blurred lines: Why some CFOs grapple with conflicting expectations
08/21/2024
Blurred lines: Why some CFOs grapple with conflicting expectations
Paul Thambar, FCMA, CGMA, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting at Monash University in Australia, explains the obstacles CFOs face when transitioning to a business partner role and where organisations are setting ambiguous and conflicting expectations for finance leaders. A recent AICPA & CIMA was informed by Thambar’s research. Thambar also discusses the challenges and opportunities for CFOs grappling with digitilisation and how aspiring CFOs can adopt a “progressive” approach to career development. Thambar also was a guest on a . What you’ll learn from this episode: § Why CFOs sometimes struggle to transition into a business partner role. § Some ways organisations are setting ambiguous and conflicting expectations. § How relationship building can help CFOs grow in their roles. § The importance of understanding digitilisation at “two levels”. § What it means to be a “progressive” CFO.
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August FM: Digital transformation steps, meeting anxiety, gen AI
07/31/2024
August FM: Digital transformation steps, meeting anxiety, gen AI
This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the August digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including the first column by CIMA President Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA. He also discusses articles on digital transformation, based on a previous FM podcast ; working with images in Excel; and dealing with meeting anxiety. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine as well as the issue library. Previous podcast episodes focusing on 2024 digital editions: n n n What you’ll learn from this episode: · Details on an article about digital transformation — and why many of the steps in such a transformation don’t include technology. · Highlights of an Excel article by Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA. · Advice on preparing for and overcoming anxiety about meetings. · Options for accessing current and past digital editions.
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Curbing burnout: Advice for making sure you switch off from work
07/24/2024
Curbing burnout: Advice for making sure you switch off from work
Author , a clinical psychologist and leadership coach at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, explains why certain people are more susceptible to burnout than others, how people can recognise the early signs of burnout within themselves and in the people around them, and why it’s important to stay “rounded”. Drayton suggests tactics that leaders and professionals can adopt to establish firm boundaries, promote work/life balance within their teams, cultures, and themselves, and encourage professional and personal development. Drayton is scheduled to speak in October at UK and Ireland about the psychology of influence and persuasion. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Steps for managing burnout. § What behaviours can determine if leaders will be prone to burnout or not. § Two personality traits that make people more vulnerable to burnout. § Ways to set firm boundaries that prioritise work/life balance. § What it means to “strive for wholeness” and how to adopt that mindset.
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Have an ethics question or concern? Where you can go for guidance
06/26/2024
Have an ethics question or concern? Where you can go for guidance
This episode of the FM podcast is the continuation of an occasional series on the show called Beyond the Code. That means taking a detailed look at the . Xose Lumor, manager–Advocacy and Professional Ethics–Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, talks with Samantha McDonough, another AICPA & CIMA ethics manager, who oversees the CIMA ethics helpline and email inbox. In the episode, McDonough shares some of the questions received from CIMA members and registered students, general guidance for how some of those concerns can be addressed, and resources for members who might find themselves facing an ethics dilemma. Resources mentioned in this episode include: n The main . n The page where an can be downloaded. n The for members with ethics questions. What you’ll learn from this episode: · An introduction of the topic and the focus of the Beyond the Code series. · Why McDonough advises members and students to give business advice in writing. · A hypothetical example of a potential conflict of interest. · One scenario in which an accountant might be asked to create a misleading financial report. · Resources available on the CIMA ethics page, including the email inbox address and the number for the telephone helpline.
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June FM: Gen AI risk, Excel forecasting, tips before a holiday
06/12/2024
June FM: Gen AI risk, Excel forecasting, tips before a holiday
This episode features Oliver Rowe, the editor-in-chief of FM, detailing the contents of the June digital edition of the magazine. Rowe highlights several articles, including one on the risks associated with generative AI. One article explores common management reporting mistakes to avoid. Also in the issue are articles about successful enterprise resource planning implementations and on the shifts that are redefining how finance creates sustainable value. Rowe explains how members can access the most recent edition of the online magazine as well as the issue library. features Rowe speaking about the February edition, and has the conversation about the April edition. What you’ll learn from this episode: · Details of an article focused on the risks of generative AI. · Highlights of an Excel article by Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA. · Advice from author Rhymer Rigby on preparing to go on holiday. · Options for accessing current and past digital editions.
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‘Decision friction’: How to cut through the noise
05/15/2024
‘Decision friction’: How to cut through the noise
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 means to tune in and tune out. § Some reasons we fall into misinformation traps. § Strategies we can use to recognise our biases. § How decision friction can help us more accurately decode the information we hear. § The benefits of using emotional intelligence to interpret clouded judgements.
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A road map to avoid losing your way on digital transformation
05/01/2024
A road map to avoid losing your way on digital transformation
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 discussion on why digital transformations are so difficult. · The importance of people alignment in a digital transformation effort. · Why budgeting is not a vital part of such transformations. · The advice about planting a tree that also applies to digital transformation urgency. · Why there is no single KPI for digital transformation.
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April FM: Sustainability, credible leadership, delivering bad news
04/03/2024
April FM: Sustainability, credible leadership, delivering bad news
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 learn from this episode: · The paths for members to access content in the digital editions. · Highlights of the April edition, including focus areas of sustainability and leadership. · The advice regular contributor Rhymer Rigby gives for delivering bad news. · The focus of Liam Bastick’s column on using Microsoft Excel.
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Davos debrief: A firm CEO shares her unforgettable experience
03/20/2024
Davos debrief: A firm CEO shares her unforgettable experience
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 firm. What you’ll learn from this episode: · Desai’s description of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. · Details of the panel discussion that Desai led. · The session that was “definitely a highlight” for Desai. · The tie-in between AI and cybersecurity. · Why the International Women’s Day theme resonates with her. · How one mentoring experience changed Desai’s view of Schellman’s messaging about the profession. · The lessons from Davos she has taken back to her firm.
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Inspire inclusion: Amplifying women’s voices, seizing the future
03/06/2024
Inspire inclusion: Amplifying women’s voices, seizing the future
, 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: · Three themes of her term as CIMA president. · How the accounting profession can continue to be purpose-driven. · Ways in which the profession can take the lead on inspiring inclusion. · The stories of female leaders that “are really powerful”.
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Condensing business ethics: ‘Focus on problems you can solve’
02/27/2024
Condensing business ethics: ‘Focus on problems you can solve’
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 episode: Why business ethics is a complex issue. The problems arising from conflating ethics and ideology and treating “CEOs as politicians”. How to cut through the noise by taking a people-centric approach. The reasons that leaders should avoid treating ethics and impact issues as public relations problems. The importance of understanding and focusing on your core values.
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February FM: Fraud, working with a new boss, tech adoption
01/31/2024
February FM: Fraud, working with a new boss, tech adoption
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. · Two paths for members to access the content in the editions. · An explanation of the fraud triangle and highlights of Xose Lumor’s article on the topic. · More on Rhymer Rigby’s career-focused article about dealing with the departure of the boss who hired you. · One article’s practical advice on leading digital strategy.
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‘Always keen to learn’: Advice on fuelling finance’s future
12/20/2023
‘Always keen to learn’: Advice on fuelling finance’s future
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 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.
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Staying one step ahead: A cybersecurity tool for all
11/29/2023
Staying one step ahead: A cybersecurity tool for all
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: · How digitalisation sped up by the pandemic has accelerated cyber risk. · The stunning price tag of a security breach and the areas that are most vulnerable to breaches. · The unique challenges facing small entities, and a small step they can take to combat their concerns. · Top “amplifiers” and “mitigators” that finance decision-makers should keep in mind. · How the CGMA cybersecurity tool can help IT pros and non-IT stakeholders alike.
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Distracted by digital communication? How to regain control
11/15/2023
Distracted by digital communication? How to regain control
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 strategies we can use to “get in the zone” in an era of urgency and distraction. What you’ll learn from this episode: § Three common reasons why people struggle to stay productive. § Why our reliance on digital tools to improve communication can be antithetical. § How leaders and managers can respond to cultures that are enabling burnout. § Why flexible working is a challenging balancing act. § How to get a better understanding of daily goals and priorities.
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Integrated performance management: A framework to inspire success
10/25/2023
Integrated performance management: A framework to inspire success
from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) found a disconnect between the way leaders operate in day-to-day business and the long-term strategic initatives that keep businesses relevant and competitive amid constant change and transformation. Peter Spence, associate technical director of management accounting at AICPA & CIMA, and Andy Beanland, a former consultant with the WBCSD, provide further insight into why business strategies are becoming increasingly complex, and why a holistic, adaptive approach to performance is necessary to set businesses up for long-term success in an era of disruption. Resource page AICPA & CIMA What you’ll learn from this episode: § How integrated performance management can help drive better business decision-making. § Some of the reasons businesses today may fail to fully execute their strategies. § Why silo mindsets make for weak management systems. § Analysis of the differences between weak-matrix and strong-matrix management systems. § The importance of adaptability and innovation in an era of change. § How to create a performance culture that engages workforces.
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