Accelerate Application 2023 |
Connecting Future Leaders
Since 2013, members of TXCPA Houston have participated in a four-week professional development and networking program to enhance skills needed to effectively lead within their profession and community. The 2023 program will provide participants with tools to increase their executive leadership competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.
Program overview: Each session will progressively delve deeper into competencies. It will kick off with a personalized assessment utilizing The Birkman Method, fostering self awareness. This will be followed by sessions on conflict management and refining interpersonal communication skills.
Accelerate = "Connecting Future Leaders" Professional Development & Networking Program
Cost: $525 per TXCPA member; $625 per nonmember
(To apply for membership, visit www.tx.cpa/membership/become-a-member)
CPE credit: 12 hours (three hours per weekly session)
Class size: Limited to 20 current and future leaders of the accounting, legal, and finance professions
Who can participate: Eligibility includes: 1) Certified Public Accountants with at least six years of post-graduate, full-time work experience in public accounting or industry; 2) Non-CPAs with a minimum of six years of post graduate, full-time work experience; and 3) CPA participants should be current members in good standing of TXCPA Houston.
Accelerate format: One-month program of one session each week of the operating month. In 2023, enjoy an in-person happy hour to connect with Society leadership and fellow session members on the evening preceding the program's initial session. Each Thursday morning session (7:30-10:30 a.m.) will begin with dedicated networking time before discussions. The program culminates with a dinner and roundtable discussion.
Program Alumni Benefits: Graduates receive: 1) Inclusion in an alumni directory that all alumni members receive after each session; 2) Access to a private, alumni-only LInkedIn sub-group; 3) Invitation to periodic, alumni-only events; and 4) Enhanced exposure to leadership opportunities at area not-for-profits, including TXCPA and TXCPA Houston.
Application deadline: Oct. 12
Questions: For more detailed information on this revised program, contact Membership Manager Carol Spencer at cspencer@TXCPAhouston.cpa or call 832-831-9232.