Networking ... What Is It, Really? (Video) (Course Id 2043)

• Who is this course for?
  This 1‑credit NASBA QAS video self‑study preview course is designed for CPAs, accountants, and professionals seeking foundational CPE in business management & organization through understanding networking fundamentals.

• What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?
  It demystifies networking by clarifying what it truly is and reframing it as a valuable relationship‑building skill rather than a transactional or uncomfortable activity.

• How can the knowledge from this course be used?
  Participants learn how to identify opportunities to expand their network, evaluate and enhance its value, and build relationships that support personal and professional growth.

• Why is this course important to a CPA, Accountant, or IRS Enrolled Agent?
  Networking is a critical tool for generating referrals, client leads, and professional development. Understanding its authentic value helps professionals engage more effectively and confidently.

• When is this course relevant or timely?
  Although published in 2022 with a March 1, 2024 revision, networking remains vital—especially as professionals return to in‑person and hybrid events in a post‑pandemic environment.

• How is a course like this consumed or used?
  Delivered as a NASBA QAS-approved video preview accompanied by text, it includes 3 review questions and 5 exam questions; participants must score at least 70% within one year to earn 1.0 CPE credit if they proceed beyond the preview to full course content.

Networking gets a bad rap. It does. It’s not that there is anything bad or inappropriate about networking. It’s simply that people do not understand what networking is about. This program offers a general overview of this vital business relationship skill and serves to transform people’s view of it as well as how they can benefit from it.

Video - NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 2043

Course Learning Objectives

• Identify and implement opportunities to network yourself.
• Create a network you can benefit from.
• Assess and enhance the value of your network.

Chapter 1 - Networking … What Is It, Really?

Chapter 1 Review Questions