Dates and location
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Dates and location
Hours
Description
Finding hidden moments in the day helps practitioners tackle the many competing priorities in practice.
Most people wish they had more time in the day, especially those in public practice. Being a CPA in public practice is unique as practitioners have to juggle client priorities, complete engagements, deal with staff and meet deadlines that are not their own. It is easy to get to the end of the day and wonder where the time went. That is where the power of efficiency comes in.
This session covers a variety of ideas on increasing productivity with a specific focus on those in public practice. Participants will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment and use planning tools to maximize their personal productivity.
Through exploration of relevant concepts, illustrative examples and guidance on practical application, the session will help participants organize themselves and find those hidden moments of time.
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Key Takeaways
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Create the right environment.
- Organize physical and virtual workspaces for maximum efficiency.
- Set and evaluate SMART goals.
- Use routines to maximize productivity.
- Use scheduling tools to make the most of time.
- Implement actions to accomplish tasks when following the "2, 5 and more minute" rule.
- Stay on top of to-do lists.
- Start new tasks and projects on the right foot.
- Take back time from unimportant distractions.
- Appreciate why one procrastinates and learn tips on how to beat procrastination.
Who Will Benefit
This course is intended for practitioners at all levels.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course is for general information purposes only. CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
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Speaker(s)
Kirsten S. Albo, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D is the Founder of ASK KSA Consulting Inc. providing consulting and advisory services to small and mid-sized firms to help them conduct effective and efficient engagements and meet the requirements of being in public practice. Areas of practice include cyclical file inspections, external monitoring activities, file efficiency reviews and engagement quality reviews. Delivering professional development courses is a key component of her business as she develops and delivers specialized in-house training courses for the multitude of firms with whom she works.