The accounting profession is shifting from rewarding execution to rewarding judgment, trust, and leadership. But many rising leaders are still operating as if the old rules still apply. This session challenges participants to close that gap, moving from manager thinking to ownership thinking through four critical leadership shifts. Participants leave with a clear picture of what future-ready leadership requires and a personal action plan to build it.
Course ID: OYF
Own Your Future: Leadership in a Changing Profession
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the four leadership shifts required to move from manager thinking to ownership thinking in public accounting firms.
- Differentiate between manager-level responses and leader-level responses across common firm scenarios.
- Analyze the external drivers reshaping the accounting profession and their implications for firm leadership.
- Select specific actions to strengthen career ownership and future-focused leadership competencies, including adaptability, critical thinking, and judgment.
Major Topics
- The Four Leadership Shifts
- External drivers reshaping the future of the accounting profession
- Manager versus partner/owner decision-making scenarios
- Career ownership and self-directed professional growth
- Self-care as a necessary leadership capability
Who Should Attend
CPA firm leadership development program participants
Fields of Study
Business Management & OrganizationPrerequisites
Experience or interest in a leadership development program