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25 Oct 2023Integrated performance management: A framework to inspire success00:22:25

New research 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.

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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.

01 Apr 2022Freezing and unfreezing: Thoughts on the redesign of work00:19:39

Well before the COVID-19 pandemic led to a remote work revolution, Lynda Gratton was thinking about how work should be redesigned. Gratton, an author, consultant, and professor, is a world-renowned expert on organisational behaviour. She joined the FM podcast to discuss some of the thoughts in her new book, Redesigning Work: How to Transform Your Organisation and Make Hybrid Work for Everyone.

Gratton also spoke about what organisations around the world are saying about the future of hybrid work and what she’s learned from keeping a journal for more than two years.

10 May 2023A business imperative for promoting employees’ mental health00:14:41

Genevieve Hawkins, a business leader based in Melbourne, Australia, had a previous career in occupational therapy. That’s one part of her background that contributed to the decision to write a book about workplace mental health.

Hawkins said that, in the past, most organisations left mental health to the employee. That’s changing, but it can change more. In this podcast episode, to recognise mental health awareness in the month of May, Hawkins explains simple ways that leaders and companies can create a sense of belonging for staff. She also addresses how managers can “understand their shadow”.

What you’ll learn from this episode

  •  The reasons Hawkins decided to write a book about mental health in the workplace.
  •         Her explanation of the multiple layers of connection.
  •         One aspect of working from home that is good for Hawkins’ mental health.
  •    Why Hawkins said that the move to remote and hybrid work has been both a benefit and an obstacle to employee mental health.
  •   What Hawkins means by understanding “our shadow”.
  •     A Stephen Covey quote that stands out to Hawkins.
05 Mar 2025What International Women’s Day means for an ascending accountant00:10:02

Wassia Kamon, CPA, a member of AICPA & CIMA’s Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee (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.
03 Apr 2024April FM: Sustainability, credible leadership, delivering bad news00:07:43

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 the importance of International Women’s Day.

Also, this link 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.

19 Jul 2023Future of finance: The power of people and mindset00:11:56

AICPA & CIMA research on the future state of the finance profession found emerging themes from global discussions with leaders around the world. Some of these themes include automation, hybrid working, sustainability, and moving beyond traditional finance roles.

Rebecca McCaffry, FCMA, CGMA, associate technical director at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, discusses the shift from traditional finance in a digital world, to a new era of soft skills as the value of people and connection takes focus.

What you’ll learn from this episode: 

§  How finance roles are becoming less fixed and more adaptable.

§  An overview of focus areas for management accountants and finance leaders across the globe.

§  The shift of focus from digital to soft skills, and why those skills are becoming more ingrained into the culture and priorities of accountants now.

§  How the younger generation is influencing change in the profession.

10 Jun 2021Fintech: Past, present, and sci-fi future00:14:57

Jame DiBiasio, financial journalist and author of Cowries to Crypto: The History of Money, Currency, and Wealth, describes the long history of money, what the shift from Internet 1.0 to 2.0 means for trading large illiquid assets, and considerations for companies when dealing with bitcoin. He looks to a fintech future of wearable and implanted technology.

DiBiasio is also the author of an FM quiz on the history of fintech.

22 Jan 2025AI’s future: Figuring out what it means for finance teams00:14:57

 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.

20 Dec 2023‘Always keen to learn’: Advice on fuelling finance’s future00:10:09

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.

14 Jul 2021Beyond sustainability reporting: Embedding ESG in strategy00:29:45

When finance and accounting professionals think about ESG, it shouldn’t be limited to churning out sustainability reports. To enable real change in a company’s impact on environmental, social, and governance issues, they need to be part and parcel of long-term strategy. But how can that be done?

In this episode, we hear from Michael Bueker, senior vice-president of finance for Middle East markets at Siemens Energy. The company’s businesses are in both traditional fossil fuel and renewable energy. Embedding ESG in its strategy means having internal ESG targets that are tied to KPIs, such as executive compensation, and, externally, incorporating ESG into its product and service offerings, such as providing low-carbon energy options to its customers.

23 Oct 2024A hunger for innovation: How one family-rooted company dreams big00:17:09

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.
12 Oct 2021Starting up: 3 metrics entrepreneurial CFOs need to watch00:19:11

Tom Eisenmann, Harvard Business School professor and author of The Fail-Safe Startup, says only 10% of high-tech, high-potential startups are successful. In that success, the CFO has a critical role that includes managing cash and working out when to raise more and monitoring key metrics. He warns the new entrepreneur against rushing in without proper customer research and product evaluation and explains why “trusting your gut” can lead to flawed decisions.

04 Aug 2021The hidden risks and costs of ransomware00:15:25

Ransomware is on the rise. Organisations of all sizes are at risk, and finance departments are at the forefront of identifying and mitigating ransomware risks. However, that diligence comes with its own challenges. To help organisations identify the growing risks and cost of ransomware, we talk with Gerry Glombicki, CPA, director with Fitch Ratings insurance group, about how finance professionals should be approaching ransomware.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • How organisations should be assessing their ransomware risk.
  • How accountants and finance professionals should be preparing for ransomware attacks.
  • How the growing risk of ransomware can cost organisations in unexpected ways.
  • Why organisations should be thinking about cybersecurity across the organisation.
  • The value of ransomware insurance.
11 Aug 2021Getting to the heart of ESG: An investor’s perspective00:29:05

The belief that companies should not solely focus on shareholder value, but should benefit all stakeholders — including employees, customers, and communities — is what many investors, large and small, have been rallying around. As a result, investors have been demanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information from companies to help guide their long-term investment decisions.

Matthew Hurn, OBE, FCMA, CGMA, is the CFO for Disruptive Investments at Mubadala Investment, an investment vehicle owned by the government of Abu Dhabi in the UAE with approximately $24.5 billion of assets under management. In this episode, he shares what ESG means for investors and for him personally, and how his team determines whether ESG issues are truly embraced by a company and not merely lip service.

03 Aug 2022An intense rowing challenge and its management accounting lessons00:22:52

David Tiplady, ACMA, CGMA, head of commercial, Vodafone Automotive, is in training for an intriguing and difficult competition. He’s part of a four-man team rowing without support across the Atlantic Ocean, from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean, in 2023.

He joins host Kyle Hannan to discuss the planning and training that’s underway, along with contingencies already being considered, well before the team hits the open water. He shares advice for reaching a stretch goal, concern about marlin strikes, and risk management lessons.

23 Aug 2023Advice from sibling CEOs: Be yourself, be curious, be accountable00:34:38

It makes sense that the themes emerging from the words of Phillipa Spicer, FCMA, CGMA, and Bruce Martin, ACMA, CGMA, are similar — they are sister and brother, both having ascended to CEO roles in the UK. Spicer set forward on a path to becoming a management accountant, and her younger brother followed.

In this conversation, hear about their early trips to the office while growing up in South Africa, the questions they got from students, and the advice they give about being your own self as a CEO.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

·       Martin and Spicer’s youth in South Africa (2:24).

·       The early exposure they had to office “work” (5:50).

·       Spicer’s reflection on “being really fortunate” to land a temporary role with Unilever (7:01).

·       How Spicer has applied her work in other sectors to the role as CEO of a charity (9:03).

·       Martin’s path to a role at Vodafone in the UK and then other businesses (12:26).

·       The top challenges that Spicer (17:42) and Martin (20:03) have overcome to make the move from finance leader to chief executive.

·       The siblings’ recall of speaking about career journeys with university students (Spicer at 22:25 and Martin at 24:57).

·       Advice from Martin (28:15) and Spicer (29:39) for aspiring CEOs.

·       Why Spicer advises budding leaders to “make your own kind of music” (30:54).

31 Jul 2024August FM: Digital transformation steps, meeting anxiety, gen AI00:07:53

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 episode with author David Rogers; 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  February

n  April

n  June

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.

12 Jan 2022Excel tips: Power Query, LAMBDA function, and why Excel is still relevant today00:17:55

In this first episode of a two-part FM podcast series on Excel with FM contributor and Excel trainer Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA, we look at the most common mistake accountants make when using Excel, whether Excel is outdated and should be replaced with other software, and the new LAMBDA function.

21 Aug 2024Blurred lines: Why some CFOs grapple with conflicting expectations00:17:35

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 report on the role of the CFO 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 2019 FM podcast episode.

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.

29 Nov 2023Staying one step ahead: A cybersecurity tool for all00:12:34

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.

30 Sep 2021International Podcast Day special: The best of the FM podcast00:15:14

To celebrate International Podcast Day, we’ve compiled some of the top insights offered in 2021 episodes from speakers all over the world. Learn more about advice for fighting ransomware, the role of finance in navigating Olympic Games uncertainty for a medal-winning team, how to spot “greenwashing” in ESG reporting, and more from a five-part FM series on ESG. International Podcast Day is 30 September.

12 Jun 2024June FM: Gen AI risk, Excel forecasting, tips before a holiday00:06:56

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.

 

This link features Rowe speaking about the February edition, and this link 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.

10 Nov 2021Accounting for value00:16:33

The definition of value continues to evolve in the knowledge economy. Finding new ways to measure, manage, and understand organisational value is a critical role for finance professionals and management accountants. In this episode, Paul Ashworth, FCMA, CGMA, previews his upcoming Financial Management articles on effective valuation, the challenges and benefits of different valuation methods, and why good value management can elevate the finance function within a business.

08 Mar 2023International Women’s Day: Embracing equity, empowering others00:17:09

This episode of the FM podcast features two leaders in the accounting profession globally. Alicja Dworowska, ACMA, CGMA, is finance director at Thermo Fisher Scientific and also a coach and mentor. Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA, is chief transformation officer at the firm BPM LLP and chair of the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee (WIEC).

Role models for all, Dworowska and Stevenson are passionate about advancing women in the profession. That passion came through in this conversation, recorded in February and published to celebrate International Women’s Day. They spoke about mentorship.

16 Dec 2020Remotely addressing co-workers’ most annoying habits00:08:56

For some of us, pet peeves or complaints regarding co-workers have been diminished or taken away by COVID-19 and remote work. But the new remote realm has created more ways in which others get under our skin, even from a distance. Career expert Rhymer Rigby shares more on the quibbles we have with colleagues and how to resolve them in the first of a multipart podcast conversation.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • Some common pet peeves about co-workers that remote work has temporarily solved.
  • Rigby’s advice for dealing with a colleague who takes credit for others’ work.
  • How a line manager should approach a direct report who circumvents the manager’s authority.
  • Why in Rigby’s mind some people “hide” from talking by phone.
  • One of Rigby’s pet peeves about phone calls, which he first mentioned during a summer conversation about work amidst the pandemic.
13 Nov 2020UK v US English: Gobsmacked by usage and pronunciation00:29:30

When shopping for vegetables, do you look for “aubergine” or “eggplant”? What you say depends on where you learned English. US copy editor Pam Nelson and UK writer Samantha White discuss the rise of “awesome”, why some seemingly simple words have different pronunciations in the UK and US, and more.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • How English speakers in different parts of the world pronounce “niche” — apparently there are more than two ways.
  • When “awesome” came into regular usage.
  • Why one guest says it can feel cathartic to say “gobsmacked”.
  • The ways that English speakers in India are contributing to our global lexicon.
  • A bit of history about the phrase “chalk up” and how it is sometimes confused with “chock up”.
30 Nov 2020Putting the 'power of people' into business00:17:41

Rebecca McCaffry, FCMA, CGMA, associate technical director–Research & Development, Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, is author of the recent CGMA report, The Power of People: Business Relationships in Difficult Times (CIMA member login required). She describes in this episode how management accountants’ skills of communication, empathy, and collaboration can enhance relationships that lead to increased value for businesses.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • About business relationships — with customers, colleagues, and in supply chains.
  • How one bank fundamentally changed its customer interactions during the pandemic.
  • The importance of KPQs — key performance questions — that lead to KPIs.
  • How communication, empathy, and collaboration skills can aid relationship building.
  • The shift in trust towards employers as sources of credible information.
21 Jun 2023Advice on lifelong learning, difficult conversations, time management00:18:30

Christina Thomas-Lewin, FCMA, CGMA, is now assistant financial controller for a US company, but she got her start in finance in the UK. In this podcast episode, Thomas-Lewin discusses her career moves, the value of lifelong learning, and the meaning behind the phrase “block it out to knock it out.”

She also talks about the importance of delivering potentially negative feedback and how that skill can help both employees and managers.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

·         An overview of Thomas-Lewin’s career path.

·         The overseas destinations that she had in mind before moving to the US.

·         Why lifelong learning is one of Thomas-Lewin’s passions.

·         More about her advice phrase “block it out to knock it out.”

·         What she learned from being a trampolining coach.

06 Mar 2024Inspire inclusion: Amplifying women’s voices, seizing the future00:13:12

Sarah Ghosh, 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 finance director on leading with integrity

Article about a CFO in South Africa who champions collaboration

Article about a Singapore CFO on leadership

AICPA & CIMA resource:

Main page on diversity, equity, and inclusion

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”.

01 May 2024A road map to avoid losing your way on digital transformation00:23:45

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.

17 May 2023Learning the power of finance — one management accountant’s path00:07:08

Grace Baxter, ACMA, CGMA, initially thought she would pursue a career in physics. But she’s happy with the switch she made to accounting, where she became CIMA qualified and later landed a role at the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Baxter is now head of management reporting for DEFRA, and she also serves on a CIMA regional advisory group, service that helps her gain perspective from other finance professionals.

Baxter shared advice to aspiring accountants about perseverance and trying different roles in this episode of the FM podcast.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

·       An overview of Baxter’s path from a physics degree to her role at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

·      Baxter’s thought on the influence of finance on day-to-day business decisions.

·      The value Baxter has found in both CIMA qualification and the CGMA designation.

·      The part of Baxter’s early training about which she said, “I wanted to cry.”

·      Baxter’s advice to aspiring finance professionals about perseverance.

19 Feb 2021The road to recovery in the UK and Europe00:12:39

Jeremy Hawkins, senior European economist at Econoday, provides an overview of the UK and Europe’s economic landscape two months on from the signing of the UK-EU post-Brexit trade deal and a year from the start of the coronavirus pandemic. He highlights the sectors likely to bounce back more rapidly and those that could struggle to regain lost ground.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • The UK and Europe’s 2020 and early 2021 economic performance.
  • Why there is UK optimism for the second half of 2021.
  • The effect of the “stamp duty holiday” on the UK housing market.
  • How the accommodation and food sectors could recover strongly.
  • Impacts on sterling and the euro from vaccine roll-out rates.
02 Dec 2021Breaking down COP26 announcements and their implications00:23:13

There was a dizzying array of announcements during the two-week UN climate change summit last month. Which ones matter for accounting and finance professionals? Martin Farrar, Ph.D., associate technical director at AICPA & CIMA, breaks down key pledges by governments and businesses, and new requirements on the horizon that accounting and finance professionals should know.

15 Jan 2025Power skills and continuous learning: Two key future-ready steps00:12:36

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.

02 Apr 2025April FM: Gen AI adoption, use, and ethics; tips to avoid burnout00:10:33

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 April digital edition as well as the issue library.

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.

11 Sep 2024AICPA & CIMA chair: ‘Every change comes with opportunity’00:19:45

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 focus areas, 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.

12 Apr 2023ESG reporting: Ready or not, here it comes00:16:15

It’s a big year for ESG initiatives, and Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, wants to make sure finance professionals are prepared for all that’s coming their way. Osborn, AICPA & CIMA’s global head of ESG, joined the FM podcast for a discussion on the business reasons to pay attention to ESG, how he became interested in the topic about 15 years ago, and why he was excited to be part of a niche practice area that is today becoming mainstream.

This is part one of a two-part interview with Osborn. The second part will publish on 19 April.

27 Feb 2024Condensing business ethics: ‘Focus on problems you can solve’ 00:14:22

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.
24 Nov 2021Skills development: Which ones will you need?00:13:43

In this first episode of a two-part FM podcast series on skills, Gary Cox, ACMA, CGMA, a coach for businesses and individuals, describes the in-demand finance skills of effective use of data, insights, and “really good storytelling”.

The second episode will look at how to create a learning plan — analysing the skills you have today and those you will need over the next three years.

07 May 2021How leaders can build trust and a cohesive team00:20:33

Building trust has always been important in business, and COVID-19 has served to highlight it, according to leadership and workplace culture expert Liz Lugt. In this interview, Lugt sets out the elements of “vulnerability-based trust” and how finance leaders can focus on being effective rather than only efficient.

Lugt is speaking at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE EUROPE conference on 19 May on the topic of “Expanding Your Sphere of Influence”.

28 Jul 2021Finance leaders’ opinions on top skills for the future00:14:06

Finance’s role is evolving rapidly, which means the skills needed by finance professionals are changing. A recent FM Q&A series with finance leaders from around the world provided insight on skills that matter most. Hear this conversation with Alexis See Tho, an FM associate editor, and Barry Payne, the Association’s director of external relations for management accounting, for more on the series and what’s on the minds of finance leaders.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • A look back at a series of finance leader Q&As from late 2020 and early 2021.
  • How the focus area was determined for FM’s summer Q&A series on finance skills.
  • What skills accountants should have, according to a Yelp finance leader.
  • What members of a leadership advisory group are focused on in 2021 and beyond.
27 Jan 2021How to build resilience -- for the next crisis00:11:03

CIMA President Nick Jackson, FCMA, CGMA, says finance leaders have a fundamental role in building resilience -- both for themselves and their teams. They also need to invest to ensure employees are equipped with the right tools and have access to the right data to do their job effectively.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • The meaning of “resilience”.
  • Why leaders need to be clear about team priorities.
  • The warning signs that a team member is underperforming.
  • How leaders can support struggling employees.
  • The imperative for teams to have the right data and tools.
19 Apr 2023Understanding the opportunities presented by ESG00:18:34

Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, wants to make sure finance professionals are prepared for all that's coming their way. Osborn, AICPA & CIMA's global head of ESG, joined the FM podcast for a two-part discussion on the rising importance of ESG initiatives.

 In part one of the interview, Osborn explained why ESG, along with related auditing and assurance opportunities, is becoming mainstream. In this part, he discusses his early interest in ESG topics, describes the current landscape of ESG reporting, and shares three reasons people take ESG seriously.

 Osborn also explains how ESG has had a role in the shift that has happened related to understanding a company’s value.

 What you’ll learn from this episode:

  ·       An overview of the reporting requirements of the UK’s Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

·       How activities such as skiing in Switzerland have been affected by climate change.

·       Why sustainability-related concerns are no longer simply “a risk to be managed”, according to Osborn.

·       How an understanding of ESG information can shed light on the value of an organisation.

·       Why the growing importance of ESG is, according to Osborn, one of the most significant changes the accounting profession has faced.

19 Mar 2025Decision-making: Why you shouldn’t rely on your gut00:19:51

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.

26 Jan 2022Excel tips: Top 4 functions to improve efficiency in 202200:22:46

In this second part of this series on Excel, Liam Bastick, FCMA, CGMA, an Excel MVP, shares what he thinks are the top functions for accountants and finance professionals, Excel’s limitations, and what he thinks is the future direction of this most popular spreadsheet software in the world.

02 Nov 2021Increase your power during negotiations00:22:53

Negotiation is a key skill to master, both in the workplace and outside it. In this episode, Fotini Iconomopoulos, founder of negotiation training company Forward Focusing, based in Toronto, and author of Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want, shares advice for succeeding in negotiations. She talks about how to reduce your anxiety when negotiating, tactics that can improve your position during a negotiation, what women should know heading into a negotiation, and much more. 

 

Iconomopoulos will be speaking on negotiation at the 2021 AICPA & CIMA Women’s Global Leadership Summit, held live online 3–5 November.

05 May 2021Management accountants versus money laundering00:20:20

Governments around the world are tightening anti-money laundering regulations and increasing noncompliance penalties. Management accountants are at the frontlines of money laundering risk. In this FM podcast episode, Matthew Russell, a London-based financial crime partner at PwC, discusses how finance professionals can address the changing anti-money laundering landscape and how they can use what they learn in the process to their strategic business advantage.

Russell is a featured speaker at ENGAGE EUROPE 2021 on Wednesday, 19 May at 1pm–2.15pm GMT +1. You can find more information here.

06 Nov 2024Keep calm: Where stress can help us carry on with confidence00:13:08

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.

28 Apr 2021How are finance teams keeping up with digitalisation?00:28:47

Alnoor Bhimani, Ph.D., professor of management accounting at the London School of Economics, thinks the finance and accounting profession has yet to fully understand the sweeping implications of today’s digitalised business models and operations. In this episode of the FM magazine podcast, he shares key findings from his new book, Accounting Disrupted, and how finance professionals can equip themselves to deliver the right financial and nonfinancial intelligence that organisations need.

30 Oct 2020An Olympic hopeful’s lessons on pandemic adaptability00:24:54

COVID-19 has reinforced the importance of adaptability for Jo Hunter, ACMA, CGMA. She has been living that lesson for much of 2020. Hunter works part time in a finance role with GlaxoSmithKline. She also plays forward for Great Britain’s national team in field hockey. Team GB is the reigning Olympic champion from 2016, but its quest to win a second consecutive gold medal was put on hold last spring when the Olympics in Tokyo were postponed to 2021. Hunter discusses modified strength training at home, how accountant training has helped her look at tasks objectively, and how life in the pandemic has given her an understanding of “being present” that she previously lacked.

26 Jun 2024Have an ethics question or concern? Where you can go for guidance00:19:23

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 CIMA Code of Ethics.

 

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 CIMA ethics resources page.

n  The page where an ethics checklist can be downloaded.

n  The email address 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.

24 Jul 2024Curbing burnout: Advice for making sure you switch off from work00:23:55

Author Mike Drayton, 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 ENGAGE 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.

15 Nov 2023Distracted by digital communication? How to regain control00:17:15

Productivity expert and author Hayley Watts discusses the reasons people struggle with productivity and why digital correspondence is, despite its advantages, creating a challenging environment for communication. 

Watts spoke 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.

20 Nov 2024‘Dance with the fear’: How accountants can seize the moment00:13:41

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.

16 Apr 2021SMEs boosted by fast decisions, customer feedback00:16:01

CIMA Member in Practice Fiona Bevan, ACMA, CGMA, describes recent trends in the UK SME sector and how her company, Bevan Financial Management Ltd, adapted to the COVID-19 crisis. She offers advice for SMEs — and larger businesses — on effective customer feedback and how businesses can improve and speed up their decision-making without losing control.

Bevan is speaking at AICPA’s & CIMA’s ENGAGE EUROPE conference on 19 May on the topic of “How to Rethink Your Organisations’ Business Models and Revenue Streams”.

30 Jun 2021What evolving sustainability regulation means to finance00:25:52

Sustainability has become a prominent topic of discussion in business, but it can mean different things to different people. Jeffrey Hales, Ph.D., professor of accounting at the University of Texas at Austin and chairman of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), explains what it means to management accountants. As SASB chair, Hales heads efforts to set standards for how companies should account for sustainability issues that represent likely financially material risks and opportunities within industries.

This is the first in a series of episodes that explore how the finance function can drive sustainable business success and account for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

25 Aug 2021What boards should know about climate change and value creation00:25:11

Extreme weather risks have been on the rise for businesses worldwide, and regulators and standard setters are taking steps to keep investors updated. The recent merger of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), which formed the Value Reporting Foundation, was a step towards consistency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting.

In this episode, Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, director of business relationships and networks with the Value Reporting Foundation, suggests that integrated thinking and reporting can help corporate boards create long-term value, particularly when they consider potential consequences of climate change as they devise business strategy.

This is part of a series of podcasts that explore how the finance function can drive sustainable business success and account for ESG issues.

02 Oct 2024October FM: Recruitment fraud, ransomware response, the CFO remit00:08:46

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 online magazine as well as the issue library.

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.

06 Jun 2023Global Management Accounting Principles: The art of thinking and doing00:16:19

This episode of the FM podcast focuses on the newly updated Global Management Accounting Principles (GMAPs). The principles, first released nearly 10 years ago, provide a framework for management accountants. The most recent version updates that framework to reflect new business realities. David Hackett, an AICPA & CIMA technical manager, looks back at the previous version of the GMAPs and explains some of the key updates.

The GMAPs, scheduled to be featured in detail at a session Wednesday at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023, are designed to lead management accountants and their organisations to better decision-making.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

·         An explanation of the GMAPs.

·         A timeline of the most recent update to the GMAPs and some of the changes that spurred the update.

·         Some of the external factors leading to a need for more agility, according to Hackett.

·         How a management accountant can use the GMAPs to solve problems.

·         The GMAPs’ application to wider business and not just finance.

02 Feb 2022Better risk management: A worthy pursuit at a critical time00:16:23

Risk management is no longer an annual, tick-the-box exercise. It’s a regular, vital part of an organisation’s business plan. To provide a framework and questions that risk leaders should consider, a new tool has been developed and published.

Jeff Parkison, CPA, CGMA, a US finance leader, is a co-author of the updated document, which is called “ERM Insights for the Financial Risk Leader”. He explains why enhanced risk management is needed and how the tool and its checklists can help organisations.

11 Feb 2021Career management 2021: What’s changed in the past year00:17:18

Rhymer Rigby shared advice for how to deal with co-workers’ annoying habits and how to succeed in remote meetings in previous FM podcasts. This episode is the conclusion of a three-part conversation with Rigby, a regular career contributor to FM. He responds to questions about how career management has changed since the onset of COVID-19, how recruiting without boundaries can be good (with one potentially big exception: pay), and how we can build perseverance.

13 Jan 2021More remote-work relationship advice00:13:31

At the end of 2020, Rhymer Rigby addressed how workers could deal with some of their colleagues’ annoying habits. In 2021, discussion of remote-work relationships continues with Rigby, a regular FM magazine contributor and the author of the book The Careerist: Over 100 Ways to Get Ahead at Work. In this episode, Rigby is prompted to revisit a comment made in the summer about why Zoom or other video meeting platforms suddenly became the default for having a discussion.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • The reasons you should be more communicative with your manager in a remote-work setting.
  • How expectations should be set around productivity and availability.
  • Why our “fight or flight” instinct can kick in during a video meeting.
  • The reason some online meetings can feel like a “professional zoo”.
12 Oct 2023Beyond the Code: Full disclosure is the right ethics move00:24:42

This episode of the FM podcast is the start of an occasional series on the show. That series is called Beyond the Code.

In this case, that means taking a close look at the CIMA Code of Ethics.

Xose Lumor, manager, Advocacy and Professional Ethics – Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, talks with disputes attorney Alastair Campbell, of the firm Level, about some of the ethical issues that accountants should be prepared to face. 

The vast majority of CIMA members comply with regulations, and misconduct is not the norm. But there are instances where ethical violations are reported or alleged. Campbell takes listeners through some of those examples and reminds accountants that being “unimpeachable in terms of your integrity” is one key way to make sure no ethics missteps occur.

Resources:

Campbell’s contact information: alastair.campbell@level.law and LinkedIn

Lumor’s contact information: Xose.Lumor@aicpa-cima.com and LinkedIn

More about Regulation 19 and the duty to notify

11 Dec 2024Daily actions for success as a finance business partner00:15:26

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.

09 Mar 2021Ready to innovate? Ask these questions to set metrics00:29:40

Amy Radin, who serves on the board of directors of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, wrote an article in the December 2020 issue of FM with the headline “How CFOs Can Enable Innovation Now”.

Radin is an author, adviser, and former corporate innovation executive, so she has keen insight into the topic, including how the finance function can play a critical role. A section of her article touched on the questions organisation leaders should ask in establishing metrics for early-stage concepts. Those questions are addressed in detail in this podcast episode.

16 Dec 2022Future of finance: A beyond-the-numbers focus on people, process00:12:44

The themes of sessions at the Future of Finance Summit, which concluded earlier this month in Austin, Texas, were global in nature: talent development, transformation of the finance function, and managing amidst uncertainty. There was, however, one comment from a speaker that stood out to Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, chief executive–Management Accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

The comment was about numbers, yet as Harding pointed out, the Future of Finance Summit had no sessions about numbers.

20 Mar 2024Davos debrief: A firm CEO shares her unforgettable experience00:24:29

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.

08 Dec 2021Skills development: How to create a learning plan00:18:37

In this second episode of a two-part FM podcast series on skills, Gary Cox, ACMA, CGMA, a coach for businesses and individuals, describes how to create a learning plan. He recommends conducting an audit of current skills and those needed over the next three years. Making incremental progress and finding someone to support or champion you from inside or outside the finance team — or outside your company — can also move you toward your goals.

In “Skills Development: Which Ones Will You Need?”, the first of the two FM podcasts, Cox discusses the in-demand finance skills of effective use of data, insights, and “really good storytelling”.

21 Jul 2021How finance led hockey through Olympic Games uncertainty00:11:59

Kuldeep Kaur, ACMA, CGMA, England Hockey’s finance and administration director, explains how scenario planning, data-led decision-making, and effective communication combined to lead the sport during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting Olympic Games scheduling uncertainty.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • An explanation of England Hockey’s business model.
  • The role of timely communication in dealing with the pandemic.
  • How visuals can help communicate with nonfinance colleagues.
  • Why diversity can bring results — for sports teams, organisations, and in the boardroom.
  • The opportunities for management accountants within sport.
05 Feb 2025February FM: Executive presence, people leadership, and more00:09:12

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 online magazine as well as the issue library.

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.

15 May 2024‘Decision friction’: How to cut through the noise00:26:05

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.

04 Dec 2024December FM: Capital investment decisions, AI in Power BI, and more00:08:51

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 online magazine as well as the issue library.

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.
06 May 2022‘Unlocking hidden value’: Why purpose should be more central to business00:20:51

Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati says that sentiment is growing among business leaders that companies have a larger role to play than simply providing shareholder value.

He joined the FM podcast to discuss that topic and others highlighted in his recent book, Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies.

Gulati explains about when he realised the expectation “that businesses have to do more” is growing dramatically and what a leader at Lego said about finding purpose.

08 Sep 2021ESG, clean energy, and the need for reliable data00:15:03

There is no “opt-out clause” for management accountants on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information, says Association Chair and CIMA President Paul Ash, FCMA, CGMA, in this final podcast in an FM series on ESG. Ash describes how his formative years led to developing businesses focusing on environmentally clean energy and real-time measurement of emissions. Ash says management and public accountants both need to deliver on ESG compliance, and collaboration with engineers and architects will enable businesses to create workplaces in line with their ESG goals and protect workers’ health.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

  • What has driven Ash’s pursuit of clean energy and reliable emissions data.
  • Management accountants’ opportunity to lead on ESG reporting.
  • Why ESG compliance is an issue for both public and management accountants.
  • The potential of clean coal and nuclear technology.
  • How ESG encompasses creating a healthy workplace for employees.
19 Feb 2025Mind the gap: Two key steps for connection, team development00:17:34

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.

31 Jan 2024February FM: Fraud, working with a new boss, tech adoption00:10:03

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 page for members to access FM editions.

n  The public link for FM magazine, featuring news, podcasts, and more.

n  A previous, ethics-focused FM podcast episode 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.

12 Jun 2018Why soft skills don’t equate to soft leadership00:23:18

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Managers can use soft skills to set clear expectations and create a culture of accountability, according to leadership speaker, author, and coach Jeff Nischwitz.

27 Jun 2018Managing trust in business00:19:47

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Gillian Lees, senior director of governance and risk research at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, discusses steps that businesses can take to build trust over the long term.

23 Jul 2018How do others see you? It’s up to you00:17:15

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Have you ever been scared to make a mistake? You’re not alone. Dima Ghawi, a leadership coach, speaker, and author, discusses why we shouldn’t worry about being perfect and how we can build a personal brand.

31 Jul 2018How to keep your mobile phone strong00:16:19

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To keep your phone at peak efficiency, listen to advice from Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, managing director at US consultancy Network Alliance.

23 Aug 2018Why countries with ‘no baggage’ can rise quickly00:18:54

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Nandu Nandkishore, an executive fellow at London Business School, discusses why tech-driven disruption is going to continue and how global population changes will affect the world economy.

04 Sep 2018Basic skills of a successful negotiator00:18:01

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Basic skills men and women can learn from each other to become successful negotiators.

18 Sep 2018Confronting the challenges of third-party fraud00:19:42

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A discussion about the elevated risks of third-party fraud and what finance departments can do to protect themselves.

02 Oct 2018Why we love emotionally intelligent leaders00:30:34

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Clare Haynes, a speaker, coach, and the founder of the UK firm Wildfire, explains the skills that emotionally intelligent leaders possess and how those skills can inspire employees.

08 Oct 2018Top takeaways from the 2018 global Salary Survey00:13:13

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The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants’ Jonathan Key details the results of the global Salary Survey of CGMA designation holders and CIMA students.

22 Oct 2018How the skillset for today’s CFO is changing00:29:03

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An expert on large-company CFO searches shares insights into where executives are coming from and more in this podcast.

05 Nov 2018A better way to assess impact on vital capitals00:26:04

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What is the triple bottom line, and how does it relate to reporting on six vital capitals? Martin Thomas, FCMA, CGMA, a former executive with Unilever, shares more on those and other topics.

27 Nov 2018Managing your digital presence for career success00:25:19

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Kevin Bryant, CEO of social media consultancy Educated Change, offers social media strategies for boosting career opportunities.

04 Dec 2018A management accountant’s pursuit of Olympic dream00:28:09

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“You’re going to have setbacks” when chasing goals, says Jo Hunter, ACMA, CGMA. Listen to her discuss a major goal: making the 2020 Olympics in hockey.

17 Dec 2018Planning for Brexit uncertainty00:12:42

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The UK’s future trading relationship with the rest of the EU remains to be shaped — one aspect of the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Hear more about what the future holds for those inside and out of the UK in this podcast with Jeremy Hawkins, senior European economist with Econoday.

18 Dec 2018The 4 stages of accounting function evolution00:20:53

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Donny Shimamoto, CPA/CITP, CGMA, talks accountant superpowers and the importance of influencing skills in this episode.

15 Jan 2019Know your audience, improve your communication00:12:38

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Finance professionals who take time to learn about others can more effectively get their message across. Kristine Lemanski, CPA, CGMA, explains the importance, using examples from her work experience.

28 Jan 2019Coach through the messiness of change00:18:52

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To lead others through a time of rapid change requires an understanding of why change is painful to many people, says leadership coach Sarah Elliott, CPA. Elliott offers suggestions for inspiring others to tackle that pain.

12 Feb 2019The qualities of legendary leaders00:15:12

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What makes a leader “legendary”? Management coach Mary Legakis Engel has a few thoughts and an explanation of leadership types in this podcast.

19 Feb 2019How to be a better listener00:15:31

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In part two of a conversation with management coach Mary Legakis Engel, learn about how strong leaders are often adept at listening.

12 Mar 2019The new CFO mandate00:24:03

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CFOs are quickly becoming more central within the corporate structure but have a lot of work to do as their roles expand and technology transforms the role.

26 Mar 2019The voices of leadership00:21:30

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Leadership expert, author, and academic Graeme Findlay describes the voices of leadership and how leaders should use them in order to be successful.

09 Apr 2019How CFOs can thrive during a dramatic shift00:18:56

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Hear Sandy Cockrell, CPA, managing partner of Deloitte’s CFO programme, share how CFOs can manage through the era of digital transformation.

23 Apr 2019CIMA’s history — the route to 100 years00:20:20

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CIMA had small beginnings. Learn in this episode with CIMA historian Martin Farrar how it has grown over 100 years into the organisation we see today.

07 May 2019How to spot overlooked leaders00:26:44

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To recruit and retain leadership talent that creates value, you need to know who your best people are. That’s not necessarily obvious, because your most valuable employees might not be the ones who get paid the most.

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