GBD155. Going "gig". Getting started as an independent finance professional’

In the next five years the GIG pool is forecast to take on as
much as 20% of the workload at most financial institutions.



The rising prominence of the so-called 'gig' economy -
and the increasing relevance of independent finance
professionals (IFPs) - offers a fertile topic for this
conversation. In the first of several podcasts about the 'gig'
economy, we'll explore how the AICPA & CIMA will be
supporting this growing sector with new resources and
tools


Talking Points. 



What do we mean by "gig" economy?

What does it imply for accountants and finance professionals?

Who is attracted and why is it a viable career option?

How do our research findings illuminate AICPA & CIMA
members' career ambitions in this context?



Our Guests.


Carl Peterson, CPA, is Vice President of Small Firms at the
American Institute of CPAs. In this role, he serves as the small
firm advocate and representative for the profession.

Rosie McKeown is Lead Manager and content strategist for
AICPA & CIMA (UK).



Resources. Use these links to find out more
about this topic, or to access free and paid-for resources to
implement in your own team or organisation.


From late May 2021 the new resources, IFP Essentials:
Gig Economy Guidance & Tools, will be available for
AICPA members on www.future.aicpa.org and rolled out to CIMA
members in the second half of 2021.

In the meantime you can hear from one of the contributors,
Josh Lance CPA at Engage when he presents ‘Becoming an
Entrepreneurial Accountant’



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About Our Podcast. These conversations with
expert guests are recorded by different members of the AICPA
& CIMA team from our offices around the world. While the
sound quality may vary, we hope that the insights will be
consistently useful.


Get in touch. How did you discover our podcast?
Where do you listen? What would you like to hear more of? Finance
pro or not, we're keen to know what you think. Email us here.


2018-2020 Association of International Certified Professional
Accountants (AICPA & CIMA)