Description

Artificial intelligence and automation are changing how accounting work gets done, but they cannot replace human judgment, insight, or leadership.

As more technical tasks shift to technology, accountants need to strengthen the human skills that drive value, shape decisions, and set effective leaders apart.

This webcast addresses a real challenge in the profession: staying indispensable in an AI‑enabled workplace.

It focuses on five core leadership skills:

- Critical thinking

- Creativity

- Empathy

- Strategic vision

- Strong relationships

It also shows how each skill influences career growth, team performance, and organizational success.

You will explore questions such as:

- How do I apply critical thinking when technology handles the data?

- How can creativity and strategic vision elevate my role beyond compliance?

- How do empathy and relationship‑building strengthen leadership in client and team interactions?

What makes this webcast stand out is its focus on real‑world application. You will see how these skills appear in everyday accounting scenarios and how to use them through examples and interactive discussions

Instructor: Jaclyn Badeau,Jessica McClain

Target Audience

· CFOs

· Controllers

· Accounting and finance professionals

· Audit and assurance professionals

Course Objectives

· Recognize how AI, automation, and tools such as ChatGPT are reshaping accounting and why human skills matter more than ever.

· Identify the five leadership skills that will strengthen your career in a changing, tech‑driven profession.

· Distinguish strategies to apply critical thinking, creativity, empathy, strategic vision, and strong relationships to stay competitive and succeed in an evolving business landscape.

Subjects

· Developing leadership skills

· Applying critical thinking and creativity

· Srong interpersonal relationships for team effectiveness