A successful CPA Firm relies on star performers to perform effective and efficient audits. This relies on both sound technical skills, as well as 'soft' skills such as initiative, confidence, sound judgment, teamwork and other desired qualities in an audit professional.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recall characteristics of a star performer
Explain how to be proactive, leverage unassigned time, and be productive with time
Identify how to embrace constructive feedback
Recognize key elements of setting personal and professional goals
Major Topics
Maintaining productivity during unassigned time
Typical constructive feedback comments for staff auditors
Setting professional development goals to become a star performer
Case studies related to difficult scenarios typically encountered by staff accountants
Managing time and assigned tasks
Tips for audit professionals for both short- and long-term success