Stay ahead in the new year with these learning resources
The new year is a great time to consider brushing up on your leadership skills (E+ / Getty Images)
As the new year approaches, it’s a perfect time to sharpen your skills in areas such as leadership, sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion and more.
Here’s a collection of books, podcasts and webinars that will help you rev up for 2022.
READING MATERIAL
Value(s): Building a better world for all
In this book, which was one of the winners of the 2021 National Business Book Award, former bank governor and UN special envoy on climate action and finance Mark Carney explains the radical change that will be required if we want to build an economy and society based not just on market values but on human ones as well. In a recent interview, CPA Canada talked to Carney about his book.
Audit and assurance summary resource guide
This recently updated summary of CPA Canada’s A&A resources continues to be a sought-after resource for members in practice.
Canada’s transition to net zero: Accelerating collaboration to meet 2050
With Canada having committed to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, this report outlines practical actions key players can take to facilitate a unified, inclusive and just transition toward that goal.
CPA Canada Handbook: Standards and guidance collection
CPA Canada members have free access to this collection of electronic resources, which provides up-to-date information on accounting and assurance standards, public sector accounting standards, risk oversight and more.
AI and machine learning for complex business decision-making
CPAs who want to gain a better understanding of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in business decision-making will be well on their way with this six-part series of short reads. Topics range from the analytics evolution to the steps you can take to be future ready.
Technology resources for CPAs
New technologies are affecting all areas of the business world, including accounting. Here you’ll find resources on everything from AI and robotic process automation to blockchain and crypto assets.
PODCASTS
Foresight: the CPA Podcast
This series focuses on the evolving technological and social business changes that will affect the accounting profession in the coming years. Episodes include Can sustainability help drive the economy? and Are financial statements dead? Tune in for Season 2 in 2022.
Financial literacy podcast: Mastering money
As the name implies, this series talks about key trends and issues as they relate to financial education. Season 4, for example, looked at how women think and relate to money. There are also special series on small business and COVID-19.
Financial planning for Canadian business owners
Thinking of starting a business? Or already own one? In this series, you’ll find advice from experts on a wide variety of issues that owners face on a regular basis—from branding to HR law.
Grow my accounting practice
If you’d like to take your practice to the next level, you’ll find valuable pointers on marketing, sales, hiring, management, pricing and more in this podcast.
The cloud accounting podcast
Billing itself as the No. 1 accounting and bookkeeping podcast in the world, this series provides a weekly roundup of news for accountants, bookkeepers and anyone interested in the future of the accounting profession.
WEBINARS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
Data management foundations certificate
In this five-course online program (33 CPD hours), you’ll learn to harness data and turn it into meaningful insights for strategic decision-making. And watch out for the upcoming advanced data management certificate (125 CPD hours).
Leading organizations from a people perspective
The way we lead our organizations is undergoing a fundamental shift. In this course (four CPD hours), you’ll be prompted to think about your own style of leadership, while increasing your awareness of where leadership is heading.
CRA business videos
These videos and webinars cover a plethora of topics, including business registration, GST/HST registration and tax year-end filing for businesses.
CPA Canada learning partner on-demand webinars
With these webinars, you can earn CPD credits while learning about topics such as managing high-performance teams (one CPD hour), how AI will transform financial management (one CPD hour) and making a secure switch to the cloud (one CPD hour).
Introduction to Indigenous Peoples’ cultures
In this course, you’ll gain insight into the history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, while developing the knowledge and skills to better understand the perspectives of Indigenous students as they navigate through the CPA profession and education in accounting and finance. Earns one CPD credit.
E-learning from Export Development Canada and the Forum for International Trade Training
Choose from half a dozen courses in international business, from planning for international market entry to international trade finance. Courses are worth up to 20 CPD hours. CPA members receive a $100 discount per course.
EXPLORE THE TED TALK UNIVERSE—AND BEYOND
Once you get through our curated list of eight useful and entertaining TED Talks, poke through the site’s index of business talks to glean more insights on topics, such as diversity and inclusion and steps to avoid remote work burnout. And don’t forget to peruse our list of the best business books of the year.