Accountancy Practice Leadership

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Learn how to lead your accountancy practice with purpose. Set a clear vision, empower your team, and build a culture that drives performance.

£100 +VAT

4 CPD hours

120 days’ access

Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.
Accountancy Practice Leadership

Accountancy Practice Leadership

£100 +VAT

4 CPD Course 120 days’ access
Use ACPD101 for 10% off any purchase.
Accountancy Practice Leadership

Accountancy Practice Leadership

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This course will enable you to

  • Create a compelling vision and align your team with it
  • Establish leadership routines that support motivation and strategy
  • Connect through active listening and clear role structures
  • Use feedback and reviews to build confidence and address gaps
  • Foster an inclusive workplace that encourages growth and development

About the course

Running a practice demands more than financial expertise. As an accountant, your training equips you to manage numbers – not necessarily people. But leading a team, inspiring performance, and building a supportive, effective culture are essential if you want your practice to thrive.

This course explores what good leadership looks like in the context of accountancy. You’ll learn how to create a compelling vision for your practice, structure your team for success, and adopt daily routines that reinforce your goals. The course also covers practical ways to empower others, build trust through active listening, and use feedback and reviews to drive continual improvement.

You’ll come away with a clearer sense of how to lead by example, motivate your team, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. Whether you’re leading a small practice or growing firm, this course will help you lead with purpose, confidence, and impact.

Contents

The art of practice leadership

Defining leadership
The roles of leadership
Winning strategies
Good behaviour
A positive impact

Structure and leadership

A vision of the future
Effective vision statements
Routines for daily leadership
The right workplace
The benefits of role clarity

The ideal leader

Seven leadership styles
Best practice leadership
Learn to listen
Build up your team
The look of empowerment
Empowering your team

Becoming a better leader

What do your people want?
Why value matters
How to give feedback
Giving negative feedback
Turning bad into good
An agile approach
Coaching and mentoring
Your checklist for leadership

How it works

Author

Ross Maynard

Ross Maynard

Ross has worked as a consultant and trainer for over 20 years, specialising in finance processes, management information and performance measurement. He supports organisations to understand their processes; facilitates improvement teams; and supports staff to work together as a team to deliver tangible and sustainable improvements.