Future of Finance Careers: Global Skills Every Commerce Student Needs

Send us Fan MailIs a traditional commerce degree enough to build a successful finance career today?In this episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, I speak with Mr. Arindam Ghosh, Country Head – India, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA, about how AI, automation, analytics and globalisation are reshaping finance careers. We explore the skills employers really want, management accounting, global finance fluency, the role of CMA, certifications vs capability, and how commerce graduates can prepare themselves for the next decade. If you're a commerce student, parent, finance professional or career aspirant, this conversation will help you look beyond degrees and towards future-ready capability.🎙️ Hosted by Kapeel Gupta – Human Potential Mentor & Founder, Study Abroad Academy.⏰ Timestamps — 00:00 Opening & why traditional degrees may no longer be enough 05:24 How finance careers have changed over the last two decades 12:03 What skill gaps employers see in commerce graduates 18:40 Management Accounting vs traditional accounting 26:10 Will AI and automation threaten finance careers? 34:18 What does global finance fluency really mean? 44:15 Building business decision-making & analytical skills 54:32 Rethinking the traditional “safe” commerce career path 62:47 Certifications vs capability & where CMA fits 69:51 The 24-month roadmap for future-ready finance graduates 78:20 A message for commerce students struggling with self-doubt 87:02 Final takeaways, IMA/CMA pathway & closing thoughts 90:26 End📩 For Career Counselling & Study Abroad Guidance: Connect with Kapeel Gupta: https://courses.studyabroadacademy.in/career_counsultationSupport the show