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Every fortnight you'll get the latest information and news on FLP, the Finance Leadership Programme pathway to your CGMA qualification.

We've built on the foundation of the Go Beyond Disruption show and launched as FLP, the FInance Leadership Podcast, in late 2022.

FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast AICPA & CIMA

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    • 4.9 • 10 Ratings

Every fortnight you'll get the latest information and news on FLP, the Finance Leadership Programme pathway to your CGMA qualification.

We've built on the foundation of the Go Beyond Disruption show and launched as FLP, the FInance Leadership Podcast, in late 2022.

    A guide to preparing for the Strategic Case Study Exam

    A guide to preparing for the Strategic Case Study Exam

    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 to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Professional Qualification. Find out more about FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org.
    View the Skills Premium class schedule.                         
    Hear Stuart's 'Learn Better' podcast or check out his blog at https://pedley-smith.uk/
    Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.
    Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
    This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here.
     

    • 24 min
    Launch of the new Foundational Level

    Launch of the new Foundational Level

    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 qualifications. 
    LINKS.
    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 https://enroll.cgma.org/ Network with our guest Doug Bowman. Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
    This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
     

    • 17 min
    Management Case Study (MCS) exam-preparation on Skills Premium

    Management Case Study (MCS) exam-preparation on Skills Premium

    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 'must-listen' for any students at this level.
    RESOURCES
    See the Skills Premium class schedule here. 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 https://enroll.cgma.org/ GET IN TOUCH
    Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. You'll find podcast guest Iryna McDonald there too. Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
    This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.                                                                                                                          

    • 14 min
    Employer experience of the FLP at 3M

    Employer experience of the FLP at 3M

    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 https://enroll.cgma.org/
    Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.  His guest Kacper can also be found there.
    Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
    This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

    • 15 min
    CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation

    CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation

    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 downloaded as a PDF from the Kaplan website.  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 show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.
    Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
    This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

    • 19 min
    CGMA and the FLP in the Sri Lanka Market

    CGMA and the FLP in the Sri Lanka Market

    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 https://enroll.cgma.org/ Our guest Zahara Ansary is on LinkedIn 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 https://enroll.cgma.org/
    Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.
    Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com
    This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
     

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Arlie K ,

An absolute favorite!

Go Beyond Disruption offers insightful conversations with incredible leaders. No matter the topic, I always learn something new. Easily one of the most value-packed podcasts for accounting professionals of any stage!

obacker19 ,

Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥

Whether you’re well established as a disruptor in the finance and accounting industry, or just getting started carving out your role as an innovator within your organization - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Kyle does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of navigating an ever changing global financial ecosystem - from leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

Business Improv ,

Much more constructive than disruptive

Kyle and his guests always provide insightful and thoughprovoking dialogue every show. While they say the podcasts focus is on accounting and finance, you'll find alot of value on a vairiety of other topics as well. Well worth a listen!

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