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Financial Management (FM) magazine
Hosted by AICPA & CIMA · EN
The Financial Management (FM) magazine podcast series features conversations with executives and thought leaders in management accounting. We discuss topics including governance, risk management, performance management, technology, corporate strategy, and leadership. Interviews are conducted by FM editors and contributors.
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A hunger for innovation: How one family-rooted company dreams big
Oct 23, 202400:17:09Tap to summarizePersistence 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.
Transcribe →October FM: Recruitment fraud, ransomware response, the CFO remit
Oct 2, 202400:08:46Tap to summarizeThis 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: February April June August 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.
Transcribe →AICPA & CIMA chair: ‘Every change comes with opportunity’
Sep 11, 202400:19:45Tap to summarizeSimon 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.
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