Leadership Culture Study

Career Path / Development

In an effort to gain valuable insight into the ever-changing CPA profession, VSCPA is conducting a membership survey to learn more about members organizations as well as their views on leadership, development and organizational culture. All responses are anonymous and results will be provided to all members.

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* What is your current path in the CPA profession?

Currently a CPA

Have passed a portion of the CPA exam

Plan to take the CPA exam

Do not plan to take the CPA exam

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* What is your goal at your current organization in the next five years?

Retire from this organization

Become a partner / shareholder

Become a non-equity organization leader / C-Suite

Continue to progress in current role

Transition to a part-time position in the organization

Leave for a better opportunity in public accounting

Leave for a better opportunity in corporate finance

Leave for a teaching job in higher education

Leave the accounting profession entirely

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* Please respond to the following with your perception of your organization.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My organization provides education and training to assist in career growth.	My organization provides education and training to assist in career growth. Strongly Agree	My organization provides education and training to assist in career growth. Agree	My organization provides education and training to assist in career growth. Disagree	My organization provides education and training to assist in career growth. Strongly Disagree
Leaders at my organization give staff the authority to make decisions and voice opinions.	Leaders at my organization give staff the authority to make decisions and voice opinions. Strongly Agree	Leaders at my organization give staff the authority to make decisions and voice opinions. Agree	Leaders at my organization give staff the authority to make decisions and voice opinions. Disagree	Leaders at my organization give staff the authority to make decisions and voice opinions. Strongly Disagree
I have been given clear performance expectations from organization leaders.	I have been given clear performance expectations from organization leaders. Strongly Agree	I have been given clear performance expectations from organization leaders. Agree	I have been given clear performance expectations from organization leaders. Disagree	I have been given clear performance expectations from organization leaders. Strongly Disagree
My organization places a high value on the CPA designation.	My organization places a high value on the CPA designation. Strongly Agree	My organization places a high value on the CPA designation. Agree	My organization places a high value on the CPA designation. Disagree	My organization places a high value on the CPA designation. Strongly Disagree
My organization places a high value on additional credentials, such as MBA, CGMA, AVB, etc.	My organization places a high value on additional credentials, such as MBA, CGMA, AVB, etc. Strongly Agree	My organization places a high value on additional credentials, such as MBA, CGMA, AVB, etc. Agree	My organization places a high value on additional credentials, such as MBA, CGMA, AVB, etc. Disagree	My organization places a high value on additional credentials, such as MBA, CGMA, AVB, etc. Strongly Disagree
My organization values participation in professional organizations.	My organization values participation in professional organizations. Strongly Agree	My organization values participation in professional organizations. Agree	My organization values participation in professional organizations. Disagree	My organization values participation in professional organizations. Strongly Disagree

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