CPAs and financial professionals might not always have the largest role in determining organizational strategy, but it’s important to have the skills to contribute whenever necessary. Because if only a few individuals at the top of the corporate structure know and understand the long-term goals of the company, the employees carrying out the plan don’t know what they’re aiming for. This course focuses on developing mission, vision and values to as they relate to the strategy formulation process, so business professionals at any level of the organization can help contribute to their organization’s overall strategic plan. Course Type: Video. Worth 2 CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).

UPDATED 2024: The topic of management is one every worker should be familiar with, whether in a position of leadership or not. Understanding the basis of good team management will help ensure that employees know what to expect from their leaders, as well as equipping them to lead well themselves. In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the top managers at Central Products, a fictional company. By placing you in a narrative setting, you will have the chance to see how different aspects of management play out in real situations. This will further help you hone your own skills in planning, executing projects, and learning to lead others well. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 24 RCHs (APA).

UPDATED 2024: Along with Robert and Grace Powers, you will explore the different approaches to organizational culture, with a specific focus on the early history of Central Products. Though primarily dealing with anthropological and psychological approaches, this topic is set within the larger context of management theory to provide you with a helpful case example of healthy organizational culture. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2 PDCs (SHRM).

UPDATED 2023: As a member of Central Products’ accounting team, you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself on the basic principles of cash flow statements. Through this narrative, self-study method, you will look at sources and uses of funds, regulatory ethics and other financial accounting topics in order to fortify your existing knowledge and skills. Course Type: Business Simulation. Worth 2.5 Technical CPE Credits (CPA/NASBA).