Leadership Academy 2026-2027
32.00 Credits
Member Price $2,000.00
Non-Member Price $2,500.00
Overview
Leadership Academy 2026 - 2027
Location: UACPA Office, 15 W. South Temple
Dates: Nov. 6; Feb. 5; May 14; Aug. 6
CPE Credits: 32 Hours
UACPA Members: $2,000
Non-Members: $2,500
In the accounting profession, technical mastery is often considered the baseline for success. However, to move from a "doer" to a true "leader," CPAs must cultivate the soft skills that act as catalysts for career advancement. Leadership Academy is designed specifically to bridge this gap, offering a year-long intensive program titled "The Art of Influence & Executive Presence."
A Foundation of Professional Maturity
The academy is built upon three essential pillars designed to transform how financial professionals interact with their teams and clients:
• Influence: Learning to lead and persuade without relying solely on formal authority.
• Agility: Developing the mental flexibility required to navigate a rapidly shifting legislative and technological landscape.
• Relatability: Building the "trusted advisor" status that clients value far beyond a balanced ledger.
Leader(s):
- Dan Griffiths
- Debbie Dujanovic, Membership Engagement Coordinator
- Justina Brown, VP of Accounting & Finance
Leader Bios
Dan Griffiths
Dan is the President and CEO of Lume Deodorant, a fast-growing consumer brand on a mission to transform how humans do hygiene. Dan led Lume through a merger with Harry’s and the brand’s 10X expansion from direct-to-consumer only into Amazon, Walmart, Target, Grocery, and Drug channels. He also led the company through the launch of Mando, their new men’s brand. Prior to Lume, Dan was a partner at Tanner, LLC, a Salt Lake City-based CPA firm where he led the firm’s management consulting practice and annually facilitated over 75 owner, board, and executive team retreats across a variety of industries. Dan specialized in business strategy, strategic planning, change management, and leadership development. From 2016 to 2020, he was honored to serve as a member of the AICPA Board of Directors and he also previously served as a member of the Utah Board of Education. He holds B.S. and Master of Accountancy degrees from Brigham Young University, summa cum laude and with high distinction, respectively. Dan is an avid flyfisher, backpacker, and gardener. He and his wife Bibiana are the proud parents of four children.
Non-Member Price $2,500.00
Member Price $2,000.00