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Professional development
SELF-IMPROVEMENT
These courses from CPA Australia help accountants and finance professionals to
understand themselves better and increase their effectiveness the workplace.
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Introduction to emotional
intelligence in finance
Learn about the key components of emotional
intelligence (EI) and their relevance to
effective financial leadership with this course.
Understand how to best identify the impact of
EI on decision-making and team dynamics, and
analyse how EI influences leadership effectiveness
in complex financial environments.
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CPA Australia’s
career development
resources
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Mastering self-awareness and
self-regulation in finance
Identify your emotional triggers and stress
responses, particularly in the context of financial
decision-making and stakeholder engagement,
with this interactive course. Learn about
the ripple effects of emotional intelligence
upon collaboration, influence and ethical
decision-making.
Learn more
with CPA Australia’s
mentoring program
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CPA Australia’s
conferences
and events
CPA Australia learning insights 2026
This course provides convenient, bite-sized
learning on-demand in the form of curated
videos, podcasts and articles. The content explores
themes of leadership and innovation, plus emerging
trends relevant to accounting and finance
professionals. Updated quarterly in March,
June, September and December, it provides
12 CPD hours over the year.
INTERACT
with CPA Australia’s
Member Connect
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Returning to work after
a career break
Designed for professionals considering a career
pause, currently on a break or preparing to
return to work, this course provides practical
strategies and tools to evaluate next steps,
seek support and navigate the return to work.
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CPA Australia’s
professional
development team
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