Show Notes
Our guest Amy Scott talks to Kevin Gormley about scheduling and sitting a Case Study exam. Amy is Senior Manager, Student Platform & Operations at the AICPA based in the USA. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. RESOURCES The 2023 exam schedule Find a Pearson Vue test centre Exams FAQ on sitting for remote exams More information on taking online exams (Video) What to do if you experience problems with your online exam Apply for special considerations after an online exam has been cut off Link to cimaglobal exams info CONNECT Our guest was Amy Scott. Contact show host Kevin Gormley via Linkedin Feedback and comments welcomed at [email protected] This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
More from FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast
New assessment measures are coming to the Finance Leadership Programme, with implementation planned for late August.
Host Kevin Gormley is joined once again by Alex Whelan from Kaplan to help candidates prepare for the May Operational Case Study (OCS) exam. Whether you're early in your preparation or refining your technique, Kevin and Alex provide practical insights to help you focus on what matters most: applying your knowledge to the case with confidence. Good luck to all candidates!
Kevin Gormley speaks with three standout students from India who are currently pursuing their undergraduate degrees alongside the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP). Each has successfully passed the Operational Case Study (OCS), and in some cases achieved top All‑India ranks. Each shares their unique experiences balancing university studies with FLP, insights from their OCS preparation, the challenges they encountered, and the strategies that led them to exam success. GUESTS Nandini Maheshwari. Bachelor of Commerce student, Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Passed both Operational and management level Case Study. Pranav Bhat. BBA student, St. Joseph's College of Commerce. Passed OCS, preparing for Management Case Study. Prerana Rao. BBA student, St. Joseph's College of Commerce. Achieved All‑India Rank in OCS. Recently completed MCS and preparing for SCS HIGHLIGHTS
Kevin is joined by Nasheen Wuisman from the CIMA Study Support & Progression Team to discuss the challenges of exam resits and the wealth of support resources available for students, especially those preparing for the upcoming February exam window. Nasheen explains the emotional and practical difficulties students face when re‑sitting a Case Study exam, and highlights key support tools such as the Revitalise Resit Guide, the Resit Program, the Proficiency Guide, coaching services, and community learning spaces. She also describes how these resources help candidates understand examiner expectations, improve answer proficiency, and rebuild confidence for the next exam attempt.
Host Kevin Gormley talks to special guest Alex Whelan, a CIMA‑qualified tutor with extensive industry experience, who provides deep insights into the Sumtrix pre‑seen case for February OCS resit candidates.