Date/Time
12/15/2025 - 12/31/2034
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Course Registration
Credits
1 Credits
Event Type(s)
Anytime CPE
Event Description
The path from CPA to CFO has evolved dramatically in recent years, with only 43% of S&P 1000 CFOs holding CPA licenses in 2022, down from 55% a decade earlier. This comprehensive course, based on groundbreaking research from the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs surveying over 320 CEOs and hiring executives, reveals what today's leaders truly seek in CFO candidates and provides a roadmap for CPAs to secure their seat at the executive table. Participants will discover the five critical competencies that distinguish successful CFO candidates: forward-looking financial acumen that goes beyond traditional reporting, strategic leadership skills including critical thinking and strategy creation, the evolving role of emotional intelligence, industry-specific expertise requirements, and the balance between technical proficiency and visionary leadership. Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to transform their CPA foundation into a comprehensive skill set that meets the dynamic demands of modern CFO roles, whether in high-growth companies, nonprofits, or traditional corporations.
Objectives:After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Identify the top general competencies most valued by hiring executives for CFO positions
Recognize the shift from compliance-focused to forward-looking financial skills in CFO requirements
List specific sub-competencies that rank highest in the research findings
Compare traditional CPA skills with modern CFO competency requirements
Identify actionable steps from the report's recommendations for career development
Instructor:
Leeland Rogers
Fields of Study:
Accounting
Objectives:After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
Identify the top general competencies most valued by hiring executives for CFO positions
Recognize the shift from compliance-focused to forward-looking financial skills in CFO requirements
List specific sub-competencies that rank highest in the research findings
Compare traditional CPA skills with modern CFO competency requirements
Identify actionable steps from the report's recommendations for career development
Instructor:
Leeland Rogers
Fields of Study:
Accounting
Location
Anytime CPE
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