CalCPA_PMS294CalCPA Leadership Institute (this article was originally published by CalCPA)

Each year, CalCPA Leadership Institute teaches potential member leaders the specific skills necessary to grow into future leadership positions at CalCPA and in the profession.

Strong leaders in strategic positions are key to CalCPA’s continued success. CalCPA Leadership Institute is a five-day program designed to teach members skills that will make them better leaders and managers. Participants will grow as volunteer and business leaders as they focus on improving leadership behavior, as well as critical thinking and management skills.

The California CPA Education Foundation and CalCPA underwrite the costs except for a small administrative fee that is responsibility of the individual participant. Qualified candidates will be members who have the greatest potential for fulfilling future leadership roles at CalCPA.

Sample Topics
CalCPA Leadership Institute participants will discuss, among other topics:

  • Fundamentals of leadership
  • Identifying personal leadership styles
  • Strategic planning and goal setting
  • Client management
  • Managing people

Visit CalCPA to download 2009–10 application and learn more.