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From Big Band to Balance Sheets: Innovatively Lead Your Accounting Team

FROM BIG BAND TO BALANCE SHEETS: INNOVATIVELY LEAD YOUR ACCOUNTING TEAM

Available Date(s)
Wednesday, January 08, 2025: 1:00PM EST

Cost Free
CPE Credits 1.0 hour
CE Credits 0.0 hours
Course Level Basic
Instructional Method Group Internet Based
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Course Description

In the world of accounting, success, much like a great jazz performance, doesn't come from any single player, but from the synergy of diverse talents improvising together toward a common goal. Just as jazz musicians build upon the structure of a tune while adding their own creative flair, accounting leaders must blend innovation, creativity, and strong leadership to "jam" with their teams and create a harmonious, high-performing environment. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore how to "riff" on leadership styles, update your tech stack, and create a collaborative, inclusive team culture that drives innovation in your accounting practice. We’ll examine how creative leadership can elevate your team's performance, how embracing new technology can set your firm apart, and how fostering an inclusive environment allows your team to innovate with flexibility and fluidity. 

This session will provide practical insights and actionable strategies that accounting leaders can use to inspire their teams, foster creative problem-solving, and embrace innovation as a catalyst for progress. Whether you’re leading a small firm or a large department, this webinar will help you transform your accounting team into a dynamic, innovative "ensemble" that thrives in today’s rapidly evolving industry. 

Learning Objectives: 


  • Identify strategies to inspire and lead your team with creativity, balancing structure with flexibility to foster innovation and drive performance 

  • Recognize how to leverage emerging technologies to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for your firm 

  • Determine how to build an inclusive, collaborative environment where diverse skills and perspectives are valued, leading to stronger team performance 

  • Define how to cultivate a culture of innovation that encourages experimentation, welcomes new ideas, and empowers your team

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Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA

Etienne Consulting
Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
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(301) 778-5510

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Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance of individuality, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.

Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today.


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