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Essential Skills to Be a Successful Advisor 1 Credit 1 Credit

Jul 02, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Essential Skills to Be a Successful Advisor 1 Credit 1 Credit

The Accountant’s Advisory Growth Series - Part 7

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    December, 1969

  • Subject Area

    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Jul 02, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss how to reframe advisory fears into strengths.
  • Identify everyday skills suited to advisory work.
  • Explain how to handle questions with limited client knowledge.
  • Analyze common misconceptions around introversion in advisory.
  • Explore methods to improve client engagement through active listening.

Course Overview

Have you ever felt uncertain about offering advisory services, even though you’ve been helping clients for years? You’re not alone—and the good news is, you already have what it takes. In this eye-opening course, Shane Lukas will show how the core skills you use every day as an accountant are exactly what’s needed to excel in advisory work. This CPE course will break down these questions and show you a clear path forward. 

Whether you’re introverted, hesitant, or unsure about your knowledge, this CPE course is designed to give you the clarity and confidence to step into your advisory potential. Discover how to navigate client conversations without pressure, respond confidently to questions, and offer value—even without knowing every detail about a client’s industry. Through relatable stories, real examples, and practical exercises, Shane will break down common myths and show you how to use your natural strengths to create impactful client relationships. This course is the seventh part of a comprehensive 12-part Advisory Series designed to equip accountants with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an advisory.

Key Topics:

  • Building Client Confidence
  • Mastering Advisory Conversations
  • Debunking Advisory Myths
  • Strength-Based Advisory Skills
  • Navigating Uncertainty with Ease

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you see yourself and your value. Join us and unlock the trusted advisor within.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
BusIness Management & Organization for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
BusIness Management & Organization for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
BusIness Management & Organization for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Shane Lukas

Shane Lukas

Keynote speaker, author and trainer, AVN - Inspiring Accountants

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Shane Lukas…

  • has worked with accounting business owners for over 25 years.
  • owns and runs AVN Inspiring Accountants, a membership organisation for accountants around the world who are passionate about growing their firms and delivering added value. 
  • is an International Coach, enriching the lives of those accountants, their teams and their clients, by teaching them how to deliver advisory solutions.
  • is an energising and inspiring speaker; his TEDx Talk has had over 100,000 views and climbing.  
  • has authored many international best-selling books for business owners and accountants. These include the two best-selling books for accountants:

Putting Excellence Into (your) Practice: A Proven Roadmap To A Profitable, Sustainable and Value Driven Accountancy Business.


What’s Next For Accountants: How to make the biggest threat facing the profession your biggest opportunity.


Shane’s core beliefs include…

Accountancy is a noble profession that can make a profound difference to its clients and deserves to be well rewarded.


It’s not really success if it comes at the expense of family, friends and health!

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