While several years have passed since the Great Recession, economic and political uncertainty have continued to plague business decision-making. The roles and responsibilities of CPAs and finance professionals, meanwhile, has continued to expand. This course is part of a series of short courses that will explore key economic, personnel, and regulatory issues that will have a substantial impact on financial and accounting decisions for years to come.

This one hour course will examine and walk-through key elements of leadership and how the CPA or financial executive can impact the tone at the top of the organization. Special focus will be given to the role of the financial professional in establishing core values and/or a code of ethics in the organization.