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Strategy, Governance, Risk & Human Resource

Consulting Foundations (On-Demand - Parametric Pro)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

In the past few years, accounting firms have been called upon to provide strategic advisory services more than ever. This course will prepare CPAs to adapt to the changing landscape by providing a foundational overview of the consulting industry, including the consulting engagement process, the history of consulting, and emerging trends. Through highly practical modules, participants will also define and apply the most widely used consulting frameworks, as well as discover best practices for applying them based on real-world examples.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

Today, accounting firms are increasingly being called upon to provide strategic advisory services. To adapt to this changing landscape, CPAs should possess broad business management skills to meet the demands of today’s clients. Through a series of conceptual and practical modules, this course will prepare accounting and finance professionals to provide quality consulting services.

Applicable for

CPAs who are looking to provide strategic advisory services to clients, as well as accounting and finance professionals who simply want to expand their business management skills. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • discuss what consulting is, the history of consulting, and emerging trends in the industry
  • describe the five stages of the consulting engagement process
  • define and apply the most widely used consulting frameworks related to strategy, management, game theory, accounting, finance, operations, and marketing
  • discover best practices for applying consulting frameworks to client projects
  • identify specific techniques to help enter the consulting industry

Content

To begin, the course will provide a foundational overview of consulting, including the consulting engagement process as well as the history and emerging trends of the industry. Through in-depth explanations, prompts, and interactive exercises, participants will not only develop a theoretical understanding of the most widely used consulting frameworks, but also apply them to realistic business scenarios. Instructors will use real-world examples to uncover best practices for applying the frameworks to client projects, sharing insights gained from years of experience. To conclude, the course will identify strategies to help enter the consulting industry.

Course Content Created: 2022

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by Parametric Pro. Parametric Pro Consulting is a full-service consultancy specializing in strategy, finance, and real estate. Based in Victoria, BC, the firm has served a range of local, national, and international clients, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, crown corporations, municipalities, developers, and realtors. Shaped by partners’ decades of real-world experience, Parametric Pro Consulting delivers professional development education through on-demand courses, workshops, and seminars, with a particular focus on management consulting, strategic advisory, and commercial real estate. Their educational content supports learners with a range of expertise, from entry-level to senior-level business professionals.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Course Details
Cost
$450
Members
$500
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
10
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

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.

Strategy, Governance, Risk & Human Resource

Consulting Foundations (On-Demand - Parametric Pro)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$450
Members
$500
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
10
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits

Overview

In the past few years, accounting firms have been called upon to provide strategic advisory services more than ever. This course will prepare CPAs to adapt to the changing landscape by providing a foundational overview of the consulting industry, including the consulting engagement process, the history of consulting, and emerging trends. Through highly practical modules, participants will also define and apply the most widely used consulting frameworks, as well as discover best practices for applying them based on real-world examples.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

Today, accounting firms are increasingly being called upon to provide strategic advisory services. To adapt to this changing landscape, CPAs should possess broad business management skills to meet the demands of today’s clients. Through a series of conceptual and practical modules, this course will prepare accounting and finance professionals to provide quality consulting services.

Applicable for

CPAs who are looking to provide strategic advisory services to clients, as well as accounting and finance professionals who simply want to expand their business management skills. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • discuss what consulting is, the history of consulting, and emerging trends in the industry
  • describe the five stages of the consulting engagement process
  • define and apply the most widely used consulting frameworks related to strategy, management, game theory, accounting, finance, operations, and marketing
  • discover best practices for applying consulting frameworks to client projects
  • identify specific techniques to help enter the consulting industry

Content

To begin, the course will provide a foundational overview of consulting, including the consulting engagement process as well as the history and emerging trends of the industry. Through in-depth explanations, prompts, and interactive exercises, participants will not only develop a theoretical understanding of the most widely used consulting frameworks, but also apply them to realistic business scenarios. Instructors will use real-world examples to uncover best practices for applying the frameworks to client projects, sharing insights gained from years of experience. To conclude, the course will identify strategies to help enter the consulting industry.

Course Content Created: 2022

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by Parametric Pro. Parametric Pro Consulting is a full-service consultancy specializing in strategy, finance, and real estate. Based in Victoria, BC, the firm has served a range of local, national, and international clients, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, crown corporations, municipalities, developers, and realtors. Shaped by partners’ decades of real-world experience, Parametric Pro Consulting delivers professional development education through on-demand courses, workshops, and seminars, with a particular focus on management consulting, strategic advisory, and commercial real estate. Their educational content supports learners with a range of expertise, from entry-level to senior-level business professionals.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.

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.