Strategies for Better Relationships and Ethical Culture
While accountants handle numerous complex code sections and analytical issues, perhaps the most challenging aspect financial professionals face is cultivating a positive office environment.
Through discussions and case studies, this course will delve into methods for enhancing teamwork skills. Participants will learn strategies to build stronger relationships with colleagues and others, emphasizing the significance of a positive culture.
The course will also highlight how a negative culture can hinder the overall objectives of the company.
Key learning objectives include:
By mastering these principles, you will gain actionable strategies to strengthen team dynamics, contribute to a healthier work environment, and unlock your potential for advancement.
CPA, CFP, CLU, CPCU, MST, MBA
David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Professional Education in Richmond, VA. He is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) with Peters Financial LLC. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, including three years in the hedge fund industry and six years in insurance. David was the first Chief Financial Officer of Compare.com, where he served for more than three years. He holds four master’s degrees, contributes frequently to professional publications, and is a nationally recognized CPE instructor and discussion leader for Surgent seminars and a former instructor for Don Farmer. David received the AICPA Outstanding Facilitator Award in 2021, 2023, and 2024 as well as Surgent's Outstanding Discussion Leader awards in 2019 and 2022. He also co-authored the Virginia CPA Ethics course in 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is a requirement for all CPAs licensed in Virginia. Through Peters Professional Education, David is the author and instructor for over 125 recorded on-demand CPE courses and leads private trainings, in-person tax seminars, and quarterly live tax update webinars. His areas of instruction include accounting, finance, insurance, financial planning, and ethics, and he regularly teaches professionals across the United States.
