This topic is covered in the Strategic Business Leader syllabus. The purpose of this podcast is to introduce this topic and give some pointers as to what the important themes are in terms of teaching and learning ..read more

This two-part podcast aims to give clarity on the level of response that is required in a APM answer. It will address a specific past exam question that caused considerable difficulty in the March 2021 session. This part will present and discuss two possible poor solutions to this question ..read more

This podcast focuses on assertions as identified by ISA 315 (Revised 2019) and also provides useful guidance to candidates on how to tackle questions dealing with these ..read more

The board of directors forms one of the pillars of a robust corporate governance framework. Recent academic literature suggests that one of the ways to enhance corporate governance, arguably, is to diversify the board and this is included in the Strategic Business Leader syllabus. This podcast explores the concept of board diversity and how it may benefit the organisation, as well as the possible costs of board diversity and the current regulatory initiatives that apply to it.  ..read more

In 2013, the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) released the first version of its framework for integrated reporting. The framework established principles and concepts that govern the overall content of an integrated report. This podcast explores the content, uses and impact of the integrated report framework ..read more

It is always important to be seen as essential to your company as good workers are always in demand. In this podcast we explore the ways in which you can help to make yourself and indispensable member of your team ..read more

This two-part podcast aims to give clarity on the level of response that is required in an APM answer. It will address a specific past exam question that caused considerable difficulty in the March 2021 session. The first part of this podcast gave examples of weak answers, and this one will discuss two possible pass standard solutions to this question. Before listening, it is essential to have read the scenario and requirement for Question 1, part (b) (i) of the March 2021 APM exam and it will be helpful to keep these to hand.  ..read more

This two-part podcast aims to give clarity on the level of response that is required in an APM answer. It will address a specific past exam question that caused considerable difficulty in the March 2021 session. This part will present and discuss two possible poor solutions to this question. Before listening, it is essential to have read the scenario and requirement for Question 1 part (b)(i) of the March 2021 APM exam and it will be helpful to keep these to hand.  ..read more

Public sector governance is covered in the Strategic Business Leader syllabus. The purpose of this podcast is to introduce this topic and give some pointers as to what the important themes are in terms of teaching and learning. It explores agency in the public sector, forms of organisation, political influence and stakeholders ..read more

In 2013, the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) released the first version of its framework for integrated reporting. The framework established principles and concepts that govern the overall content of an integrated report. This podcast examines the framework in detail, including the key components of an integrated report and its focus on relationships with stakeholders ..read more