SPECTATOR MODE: Gaining a Competitive Advantage – Critical Skills for CFOs and Controllers

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We’re dropping a sneak peek of SCACPAcade! These aren’t just sessions — they’re quests. Each one is designed to power you up with tools, insights, and strategies to clear the toughest levels in today’s profession.  

This week, we’re loading into Spectator Mode to preview a session led by David Peters, CPA, founder and owner of Peters Professional Education and Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting, PC. He’s on a mission to unlock the evolving role of finance leaders.

The landscape of finance leadership is changing, fast. Today’s CFOs and controllers aren’t just managing the numbers; they’re shaping the strategy, protecting the organization, and driving data-driven decision-making. In this dynamic course, you’ll explore how finance leaders can create real value in a competitive market and rise above traditional expectations.

Discover how perceptions of financial value have evolved beyond the balance sheet to encompass investor expectations and societal impact. Learn how to measure organizational value across multiple dimensions and identify techniques to transform your organization into a data-driven powerhouse.

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it’s a business imperative. This course highlights why CPAs should be actively involved in cybersecurity functions, equips you to recognize common threats, and positions you as a critical player in safeguarding your organization.

Sustainability and responsible investing are also taking center stage. Explore ESG principles and how finance leaders can integrate them into strategy to align financial performance with long-term societal impact.

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to elevate your role, strengthen organizational value, and stay ahead in a world where finance is more than numbers, it’s influence, insight, and strategy.

Earn 2.0 NASBA QAS credits while mastering the skills that define the next generation of finance leaders. Don’t just manage, lead, protect, and transform your organization.

David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education (petersprofessionaleducation.com) and Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting, PC. He is also a financial advisor for CFO Capital Management. He regularly teaches courses in accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics throughout the United States, and contributes regularly to various professional publications, including NCACPA’s Interim Report, SCACPA’s CPA Report, and VSCPA’s Disclosures.

Gaining a Competitive Advantage – Critical Skills for CFOs and Controllers
Thursday, Nov. 20
3:30 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

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