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 en...

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 ...

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 classe...

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 Chart...

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 en...

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 abo...

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 https://enroll.cgma.org/

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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

• CIMA FLP FAQ
• FLP Enrollment information 
• Discover the CGMA FLP courses at Kaplan.
• Find out more at c...

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 https://enroll.cgma.org/

Connect with the presenter Kevin ...

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 2023 exam schedule
• Get information on taking online exams
• Discover more about exams at CIMAglobal

PEOPLE

• Contact show host Kevin Gormley via Linkedin
• Conne...

Host Kevin Gormley is joined by fellow podcaster Kyle Hannan to introduce and discuss a selection of interview highlights with inspirational Management Accountants who share stories of their paths to success as high-profile finance leaders.

These conversations, originally sourced from AICPA & CIMA webinars and interviews, explore the topics of opportunity, diversity, and technology in the context of leadership. Interviewees also to...

Our guest Amy Scott talks to Kevin Gormley about scheduling and sitting a Case Study exam. Amy is Senior Manager, Student Platform & Operations at the AICPA based in the USA.

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ Professional Qualification.  

RESOURCES

• The 2023 exam schedule
• Find a Pearson Vue test centre
• Exams FAQ on sitting for remo...

Barry Payne is Director of External Relations, Management Accounting for AICPA & CIMA. He talks to host Kevin Gormley about the Future of finance insights.

They discuss what they've discovered about finance transformation from leading global businesses during their recent series of 'Future of Finance' events.  Barry outlines the concept of the 'T-Shaped Professional', the key skills increasingly in demand by employers, and how the ...

Clancy Peiris, Senior Manager - Relationship Programmes (AICPA & CIMA) talks to Kevin Gormley about the CGMA Case Study exams, what to expect, and how to prepare. The focus is on critical success factors, what an examiner expects, and how to avoid the pitfalls.

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the new online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ Professional Qualification. It launch...