FMA2510. Transformative Performance: Preparing Your Firm for Future Leadership

The accounting profession is changing rapidly due to technological advancements, shifting regulatory landscapes, and evolving client expectations. To succeed in this dynamic environment, public accounting firms must invest in cultivating future leaders who possess technical expertise, strong business acumen, and transformational leadership skills. Key discussion topics include how to recognize leadership skills in others and how to incorporate strategies in developing the next generation of leaders.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify how to gain actionable frameworks for introducing transformational leadership— designed to build more adaptive and visionary leaders— within firms.
• Recognize how cultivating business acumen skills will empower future leaders to make informed decisions, manage client relationships, and contribute to firm growth.
• Recognize the key factors influencing retention, including mentorship, professional development, and meaningful work.
• Identify how adaptability, emotional intelligence, and effective communication play a role in leadership building.