Leading with Purpose: The Servant Leader CPA (Course Id 2899)

• Who is this course for?
  This course is designed for anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), particularly CPAs and accounting professionals who want to strengthen their leadership skills through the principles of servant leadership.
• What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?
  This course teaches CPAs how to apply servant leadership by prioritizing the needs of teams, clients, and communities. It provides practical guidance on empathy, active listening, ethical decision-making, collaboration, and integrating servant leadership with Agile management to improve leadership effectiveness.
• Where can the knowledge from this course be used?
  The concepts can be applied in public accounting firms, corporate accounting departments, project teams, client engagements, leadership roles, and community service where effective, ethical, and collaborative leadership is essential.
• Why is this course important to a CPA or Accountant?
  Strong leadership skills help CPAs build more engaged teams, improve client satisfaction, make ethical decisions, and lead with authenticity, humility, and service, enhancing both professional practice and organizational success.
• When is this course relevant or timely?
  This course is relevant whenever CPAs are leading teams, managing client relationships, adopting Agile management practices, transitioning into leadership positions, or seeking to create a more collaborative and service-focused workplace.
• How is a course like this consumed or used?
  This is a self-study CPE course that participants complete by watching the instructional lessons, reviewing the course material, and passing the final exam with a minimum score of 70% to earn CPE credit.

“Leading with Purpose: The Servant Leader CPA" is a transformative course designed to empower Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with the principles and practices of servant leadership. Participants will delve into the core philosophy of servant leadership, exploring how to prioritize the needs of their teams, clients, and communities. The course will provide practical insights on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and ethical decision-making. CPAs will learn how to cultivate a culture of service, unlocking the potential for enhanced team engagement and client satisfaction. CPAs will also learn how meshes seamlessly with the Agile approach to management.

By looking at case studies, practitioners not only see this method in action, but develop the skills necessary to lead with authenticity, humility, and a commitment to making a positive impact in both their professional practice and the broader community. 

Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to: