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People Management & Personal Development

10 Skills of Every Great CFO (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

Explore the 10 core competencies that distinguish exceptional CFOs and learn how to strengthen the strategic leadership skills required to excel in today’s finance leadership role.

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Alberta. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Course Description

What skillset differentiate the great CFOs from the merely good ones. In this course, we will profile 10 such executive competencies to help any existing or aspiring executive buildout their skillset to meet today’s demands of the role of the CFO. The skills that got you to the corner office are not the same that will make you successful in the corner office. Rising to this challenge elevates not only your performance, but your team's performance and the performance of the organization. 

Applicable for

Financial executives and those aspiring to become financial leaders.

Content

  • Identify executive competencies that distinguish high-performing CFOs. 
  • Apply a strategic mindset to improve leadership and decision-making. 

Course Dates & Registration

Dec 17, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online Virtual
Blair Cook
Blair Cook, CPA, CA, CPA (Ill), MBA, is a many-time and active financial executive, corporate director, author, speaker, and thought leader. His educational videos of accounting and finance have million of views on YouTube. He has keynoted and spoken at national conferences from New York to Toronto. Along with Jennifer Ross Nicholson, he co-hosts CPA Canada’s podcast series “CPA Success Podcast.” He works with real businesses experimenting with theories and best practices to share his experiences and stories with others of what works, what doesn’t, and what was learned. He is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.
Available
Register Now
Course Code: M61233A_OL

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Course Details
Cost
$75
Members
$85
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
1
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
2
Credits
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Credit Card Fee

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

People Management & Personal Development

10 Skills of Every Great CFO (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$75
Members
$85
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
1
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
2
Credits
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Not applicable

Overview

Explore the 10 core competencies that distinguish exceptional CFOs and learn how to strengthen the strategic leadership skills required to excel in today’s finance leadership role.

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Alberta. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Course Description

What skillset differentiate the great CFOs from the merely good ones. In this course, we will profile 10 such executive competencies to help any existing or aspiring executive buildout their skillset to meet today’s demands of the role of the CFO. The skills that got you to the corner office are not the same that will make you successful in the corner office. Rising to this challenge elevates not only your performance, but your team's performance and the performance of the organization. 

Applicable for

Financial executives and those aspiring to become financial leaders.

Content

  • Identify executive competencies that distinguish high-performing CFOs. 
  • Apply a strategic mindset to improve leadership and decision-making. 

Course Dates & Registration

Dec 17, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online Virtual
Blair Cook
Blair Cook, CPA, CA, CPA (Ill), MBA, is a many-time and active financial executive, corporate director, author, speaker, and thought leader. His educational videos of accounting and finance have million of views on YouTube. He has keynoted and spoken at national conferences from New York to Toronto. Along with Jennifer Ross Nicholson, he co-hosts CPA Canada’s podcast series “CPA Success Podcast.” He works with real businesses experimenting with theories and best practices to share his experiences and stories with others of what works, what doesn’t, and what was learned. He is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.
Available
Register Now
Course Code: M61233A_OL

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Credit Card Fee

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.