FLP 196. How to approach the OCS exam - An expert's guide

Andi Lonnen, founder and CEO of FBP Academy, joins us to discuss Finance business partnering: what it is, why it's important, and how to build the mindset of a Finance Business Partner.  Alongside many insights in this conversation with podcast host Kevin Gormley (AICPA & CIMA, UK), Andi highlights that Finance Business Partners (FBPs) are not just traditional accountants who "add up" numbers, but professionals who "add value". ABOUT US. 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 with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Connect with Andi Lonnen at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andilonnen Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] 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.  

Kevin Gormley welcomes Hugh Martin from Procountancy back to the podcast to hear his views on preparing for this month's Strategic Case Study exam.  Returning podcast guest Hugh is a CGMA and has lots of experience with the SCS. Connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmartincgma/ ABOUT US. 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 with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] 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.  

Kevin Gormley is joined by John Bannon, Director at First Intuition who are a Training Partner of AICPA & CIMA.  John outlines the First Intuition FLP offer and also gives his thoughts on the upcoming Strategic Case Study (SCS) exam.  As a tutor himself, he has lots of experience in teaching for the SCS and students who are preparing for this exam may find his insights useful. CONNECT If you're on LinkedIn, feel free to connect with show host Kevin Gormley. Connect with John Bannon at First Intuition https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bannon-a5b2543b/ Find out more about First Intuition's FLP offer at https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/study-cimas-cgma-flp/  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/.            Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected] 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.

We're joined by CIMA member and former FLP student Shirley Henrick, who switched to the Finance Leadership Programme and attained CGMA after the opportunity arose during the Pandemic to complete her studies.  She talks about her career, her route to CGMA, and gives some invaluable advice based on her experiences. 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 [email protected] 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.    

We're joined by Chris Roberts and Kim Hanson from our FLP Product team to talk about the new class onboarding feature that has been released as part of the Skills Plus subscription.   Chris and Kim discuss how it works, the benefits to students, and how this will help guide them through the process of preparing to take a Case Study exam. 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/ Contact show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] 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.  

Our guest this month is Thomas Broadley, Division Manager with professional training provider Astranti. He joins AICPA & CIMA podcast host Kevin Gormley to discuss Astranti's partnership with CIMA, how they utilise The Finance Leadership Programme as a platform to their students, the experience of using FLP, and his thoughts around the successes it has brought. RESOURCES Find out more about Astranti FLP at https://www.astranti.com/cima/cgma-finance-leadership-program/ 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  If you're on LinkedIn, feel free to connect with show host Kevin Gormley or episode guest Thomas Broadley  Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] 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.

Our guest Iryna McDonald explores elements of the upcoming MCS (Management Case Study) exam in August 2024. These insights make this episode a 'must-listen' for any students at this level. Not only is our guest a Tutor at Kaplan Financial, the Association's Premium partner for the CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP), Iryna herself also holds a CGMA Professional Qualification. She talks to podcast host Kevin Gormley (AICPA & CIMA, Ireland) about the Management level, and details the preparation needed for the upcoming MCS exam. RESOURCES See the CIMA Study Hub for past papers and information on exam preparation. https://hub.cimaglobal.com/ 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 [email protected] 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.  

We're joined today by Hugh Martin, Director Of Content for VIVA Financial Tuition, to talk about the upcoming Strategic Case Study exam in May 2024. Hugh shares his vast experience on the Strategic Case Study exam and specifically the upcoming May 2024 session featuring a security company called Saefwell. This is a must-listen for anyone about to, or planning to, sit the exam in May or August 2024, and also for future students who want to understand the dynamics of sitting the SCS.     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 https://enroll.cgma.org/ CONNECT Guest, Hugh Martin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmartincgma/   Contact show host Kevin Gormley via https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingormley/ Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] 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.  

We're joined by John Bennett from our learning partner Kaplan to talk about the upcoming Operational Case Study (OCS) exam scheduled for May 2024.  As a long-established accounting tutor and test-author, John shares his vast experience of the OCS. He offers practical insights on this May's upcoming exam featuring a company called Kanann that designs and sells saddles for horse riding.   This is a must for anyone about to - or planning to - sit the exam in May or August 2024, and also for future students who want to understand the main dynamics of the OCS.   MORE 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/. Access the CGMA Study Hub at https://hub.cimaglobal.com. Contact show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Your feedback and comments are always welcome at [email protected] 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.

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 this free, specially-compiled list of AI resources from across our podcasts, publications and websites. https://assets.libsyn.com/show/122884/FLP_PODCAST_195_AI_resources.pdf CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST. Paul Parks is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-parks-cpa-cgma-965b506/  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 https://enroll.cgma.org/ Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Your feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] 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.