Leadership Academy
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In the accounting profession, technical mastery is often considered the baseline for success. However, to grow as 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."
Join the Academy
This program is designed to bridge the gap between being a high-performing CPA and becoming an influential leader within the Utah business community. By joining this elite cohort, you’ll trade the silo of daily tasks for a dynamic "brain trust" of ambitious peers, gaining the emotional intelligence, strategic foresight, and executive presence needed to influence outcomes at the highest levels. This isn't just a certificate; it’s a career-defining transition from executing the work to leading the profession.
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.
Peer Networking: Join a cohort of fellow professionals to share challenges and spark real change in a hands-on environment.
ApplICATION Open
Location: UACPA Office, 15 W. South Temple
Instructor: Each day features 2 - 3 guest speakers, panel discussions, hands-on practice for what you have learned
CPE Credits: 32 Hours
UACPA Members: $2,000
Non-Members: $2,500
2026 - 2027 CURRICULUM
These workshops are strategically designed to address the most critical challenges in professional leadership.
Nov. 6 - Mastering the Message
Feb. 5 - Art of Delegation
May 14 - Core Competencies
August 6 - Sustainable Performance
