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8 Certifications Worth Pursuing in 2024

Strategy Driven

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Undoubtedly one of the most recognized and respected certifications in the accounting realm, the CPA designation is a hallmark of expertise and integrity. CMAs often become instrumental in strategic planning, helping organizations achieve their goals by providing valuable financial insights.

CPA 100
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Fish Heads and The Value of Great Leadership: An Unforgettable Lesson

Terry Starbucker

My conversations (which at this point were exclusively over the phone) were always fact filled and positive. “ We’ll get better “, he’d promise. After all, I just came from the public accounting arena as a CPA, which was all about debit and credits, numbers and figures, and processes and controls.

CPA 237
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The New World Of Enterprise Sales

Strategy Driven

The enterprise sales practice has been highly affected by technological change, in a mostly positive manner. And as more and more staff became familiar with the usage of personal computers, they gained a greater understanding of the positive benefits of using a third-party product that was supported by a reputable supplier.

Dunning 100
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Calibrated Trust: The Undeniable Value of Professional Skepticism

Terry Starbucker

Fortunately, (way, way back in 1982) I started my career as a CPA and auditor, and I learned about this thing called “ Professional Skepticism “. Plus, I developed some quicker ways to do fraud checks on the key balance sheet accounts. I have this natural tendency to want to trust everybody. That’s just the way of the world.

CPA 150
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Improving Your Company Starts with You

Strategy Driven

And while this can work in a relatively stable organization without any significant leadership issues, it’s the wrong approach if you’ve never put any thought into your own leadership capabilities, as well as those of other people in important positions. Leading a Growing Organization. If it seems like a lot of work, that’s because it is.

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The Secret Life Of Terry Starbucker

Terry Starbucker

He started at Bresnan back in 1994, and in previous positions also got to travel to cool places like Chile and Poland. He started his career back in 1982 with the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney in San Antonio, Texas (yes, the secret Terry was a CPA).

CPA 263
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The 2 Leadership Traits That Will Set You Apart (and Sustain You For The Long Haul)

Terry Starbucker

After all, I had earned it, having just finished a 28 year run as a CPA, cable company VP of Operations, football stadium project manager, VP of Development for another cable company, and finally, a cable company SVP of Operations. Leaders need to love to solve problems driven by this curiosity.

CPA 192