Power skills and core competencies for an evolving profession

Stephen Flatman, vice-president–Education & Professional Qualifications at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, explains how the CGMA Professional Qualification (CGMA PQ) upgrade is designed to respond to the change of “shape” in the finance function and how those changes will propel businesses and expand opportunities for finance professionals.

Flatman discusses disruptions to role requirements and career development opportunities in a competitive job market and the skills and competencies required for finance professionals to drive organisations forward and future-proof their careers.

“I genuinely think we engineered the way we think about education, and that will transform the skills and competency acquisition of candidates going through the programme,” Flatman said. “We think that there's real growth in the strategic and analytical roles that we're preparing people for.”

What you’ll learn from this episode:

§ External factors driving talent development challenges for employers.

§ Some ways the CGMA PQ is changing to meet the growing requirements of the finance function.

§ What an evolving finance function means for students and members.

§ How a business-partnering focus aims to expand future finance professionals’ skillsets.

§ Essential skills to empower professionals across various roles and industries.

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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• Latest episode: 2025-06-18
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