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Author: |
Colten Christensen, Author |
Course Length: |
Pages: 29 ||| Word Count: 10,501 ||| Review Questions: 3 ||| Final Exam Questions: 5 |
CPE Credits: |
1.0 |
IRS Credits: |
0 |
Price: |
$12.95 |
Passing Score: |
70% |
Course Type: |
Text |
Technical Designation: |
NonTechnical |
Field Of Study: |
Business Management & Organization |
Approved Audience: |
NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Key Takeaways: |
This course teaches CPAs how to develop a growth mindset and a strong leadership identity to lead effectively without relying on formal authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Description: |
Leadership in accounting and professional services requires more than technical expertise and compliance knowledge. CPAs are often expected to lead teams, influence clients, and navigate complex decisions in high-pressure environments without formal authority or clear precedent. This course explores leadership as a professional practice and helps CPAs develop a strong leadership identity grounded in values, purpose, and vision.
Participants will learn how leadership identity shapes daily behavior, decision-making, and credibility in audit, tax, advisory, and client-facing roles. Through practical reflection and real-world professional scenarios, CPAs will examine how values guide ethical judgment, how purpose sustains resilience under pressure, and how vision helps connect day-to-day work to long-term impact. The course emphasizes intentional leadership habits, self-reflection, and adaptability, enabling CPAs to lead with clarity, consistency, and authenticity. By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to build trust, influence others, and demonstrate leadership through their actions, not just their title. |
Usage Rank: |
16667 |
Release: |
2026 |
Version: |
1.0 |
Prerequisites: |
None. |
Experience Level: |
Overview |
Additional Contents: |
Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links: |
Internal: Credible Leadership Skills for CPAs CPE Course
Internal: NASBA Fields of Study Business Management and Organization Guide
External: Certified Public Accountant
External: Leadership in Business: Definition, Key Components, and Examples
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Advance Preparation: |
None. |
Delivery Method: |
QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants: |
Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date: |
01-Jun-2026 |
NASBA Course Declaration: |
Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam. |
Keywords: |
Developing a Growth Mindset for Effective CPA Leadership - CPE course |
Learning Objectives: |
Course Learning Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Course Contents: |
Chapter 1 - Developing a Growth Mindset for Effective CPA Leadership Course Learning Objectives Introduction Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Why This Matters in Professional and Engagement Leadership Common Leadership Mindset Triggers Building a Growth Mindset as a CPA Leader Mindset and Team Culture in the CPA Profession Feedback Receptiveness and Adaptive Thinking Feedback Receptiveness Adaptive Thinking Leadership as a Practice, Not a Title What Does “Practice” Really Mean? Leadership Is Not Just a Position Leadership Behaviors That Can Be Practiced Daily Leadership in Fluid Environments Growth Through Practice Building a Leadership Identity Values: The Foundation of Leadership Behavior Purpose: Why You Choose to Lead Vision: How You See the Future Leadership Identity in Action Leadership Identity is Evolving Glossary |
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