{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Power skills and core competencies for an evolving profession","description":" Stephen Flatman, vice-president\u2013Education & 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 \u201cshape\u201d 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. \u201cI 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,\u201d Flatman said. \u201cWe think that there's real growth in the strategic and analytical roles that we're preparing people for.\u201d What you\u2019ll learn from this episode: \u00a7  External factors driving talent development challenges for employers. \u00a7  Some ways the CGMA PQ is changing to meet the growing requirements of the finance function. \u00a7  What an evolving finance function means for students and members. \u00a7  How a business-partnering focus aims to expand future finance professionals\u2019 skillsets. \u00a7  Essential skills to empower professionals across various roles and industries. ","author_name":"Financial Management (FM) magazine","author_url":"http:\/\/fmmag.libsyn.com\/fmp","html":"