Lunch and Learn



Join BGS and AICPA & CIMA for an exclusive lunch and learn event!

Learn about how you can be a future of finance frontrunner!
November 17, 2022, from 11 AM to 12 PM Central


As businesses go global, interconnected, and digitized, the need for future-ready finance leaders is on the rise. Digital is transforming the #futureoffinance by shifting focus from cost and the rear-view picture to value and forecasting. This changing skillset demands that the Finance leaders of today and tomorrow demonstrate expertise in data analysis and insights, technology, as well as the mindset and behaviors needed to succeed in a digital environment in addition to core finance and management accounting skills. 
 
The skill gap is widening as organizations are now expecting finance teams to play a trusted advisor role in helping guide the organization forward. As an emerging Finance leader, it’s time to embrace the change and shape your career to ride the next big opportunity and future-proof your career path. 
 
The CGMA Finance Leadership Program is recognized as a world-class standard for commercial finance and management accounting professionals globally and is specifically designed to help Finance leaders such as yourself build skills to lead the #futureoffinance. 
 
Join this webcast to hear from Barry Payne and Nora Luquer from AICPA & CIMA to hear about:
 
  • Your readiness for the #futureoffinance? – A deep dive into skills required to meet the demands of the #futureoffinance
  • The pathway to become a trusted advisor – How the CGMA Finance Leadership Program will help you become a future-ready finance leader 


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Barry Payne
Director, External Relations at AICPA&CIMA

Barry Payne is Director, External Relations at AICPA&CIMA. In this role, he serves as a liaison to CFOs and CEOs to understand how business and finance teams are evolving and explore the skills, competencies and mindsets that are emerging and important. Barry is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with employers and elevating awareness of the Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®) designation.
 
Through working in various consulting and education roles, Barry brings extensive experience helping companies build sustainable talent development programs to help business and finance professionals create more value for their organizations.


Nora Luquer
Lead Manager, CGMA University Initiatives at AICPA & CIMA

Nora Luquer is Lead Manager, CGMA University Initiatives at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA). In this role, she serves as a liaison to university stakeholders, providing resources for the globally recognized professional qualification Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA®).   Nora is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with universities and elevating awareness of the Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®) designation. Prior to her role at the AICPA-CIMA, Nora worked as Assistant Dean of Professional Studies at Nichols College in Massachusetts. She received her Masters in Organizational Leadership from Nichols College.