FIRST STEPS TO THE BOARDROOM

Learn from the leading global professional body for the Advisory Board sector

Accountants are the most trusted advisors in business today. With commercial acumen the top skill boards demand, accounting professionals stand out as strategic partners — and secure higher advisory client engagement on average than their peers.

Join this one day Program to understand why advisory boards are the most practical pathway to the boardroom and Directorship — and walk away with practical strategies, tools and techniques to start your board journey.

 

 

About the Advisory Boards for Accounting Professionals Program

Content

MODULE 1: Foundation to Advisory Boards & Governance Systems

  • Understand boardrooms and modern governance systems
  • Explore how boards are different and how they work together
  • Gain insights into market demand, how they are formed and who does what
  • Understand ethics and role boundaries in the landscape of advisory options

MODULE 2: Entering the Boardroom

  • Discover the different pathways to the Boardroom
  • Map your competencies to the Advisory Board Competency Framework™
  • Explore methods to build your profile and experience
  • Plan your strategic pathways to become a board professional
Delivery Options

In-person Program: 1 day

Virtual Program: 2 half days

Presenter

Louise Broekman


Louise Broekman
Founder, Advisory Board Centre

 

Pricing

 

Pricing

  • GBP £480
  • EUR €575
  • USD $655
  • AUD $990

 

Note

Tickets can be purchased in GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, SGD, AED, HKD, NZD or SAR.

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Advisory Boards for Accounting Professionals (Virtual - GMT)
21-22 Jan 2026
9:00am - 12:30pm
Advisory Boards for Accounting Professionals (Face to Face - London)
11 Jun 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm

Certified Chair Executive Program

The Certified Chair™ Executive Program is essential professional development for senior executives, directors and professional services providers to master the worldclass standard for best practice in advisory boards.

The Certified Chair™ Executive Program is the only executive education globally developed specifically for the advisory sector. During the program, you will build on your current skills and knowledge to deliver new value in your portfolio to support the chairing of advisory boards, executive committees, councils or board level meetings.

You will explore validated research and case studies including business mapping models, assessments and advisory service delivery models. On successful completion you will gain recognition as a Certified Chair™.

 

SPECIAL OFFER TO ACCA MEMBERS

For those wishing to advance and pursue the Certified Chair™ credential, any investment made in the Advisory Boards for Accounting Professionals program will be credited toward the Certified Chair™ Executive Program.

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