FLP 186. CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation

FLP 186. CGMA Skills Premium OCS exam preparation

Author: AICPA & CIMA March 9, 2023 Duration: 19:11

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.


Navigating the path to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant involves more than just technical knowledge-it demands leadership. FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast, from AICPA & CIMA, is here for that journey. Evolving from the Go Beyond Disruption show in late 2022, this podcast focuses squarely on the Finance Leadership Programme, the innovative route to the CGMA designation. Each episode cuts through the noise to deliver timely, actionable insights and essential updates directly related to the FLP pathway. You’ll hear discussions that help bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical, strategic mindset required of modern finance leaders. Whether you're actively enrolled in the programme or considering it, the conversations here are designed to clarify the process, tackle challenges, and explore what it truly means to lead in finance today. Tune in for a resource that feels less like a formal lecture and more like a regular check-in with experts who understand exactly what you're working toward.
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