Learning Objectives and Program Content:

As accountants, we are great with numbers—but not always with time. This course offers seven simple, 
brain-based time management strategies designed specifically for accounting professionals. 
Taught by CPA and Certified Coach Dawn Goldberg, the session helps participants reduce overwhelm, 
improve focus, and get more done in less time. Instead of surface-level tips, you’ll learn how to manage 
your mind, set priorities that matter, and avoid common productivity traps. 
Whether you struggle with procrastination, distractions, or calendar overload, this course will show you a 
smarter way to work.

Learning objectives: 
By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 
1.  Recognize how thought patterns like “I’m so busy” impact productivity 
2.  Identify hidden time-wasters through a simple time audit process 
3.  Understand the importance of writing everything down to reduce overwhelm 
4.  Prioritize tasks using brain-based decision strategies 
5.  Apply the concept of Parkinson’s Law to manage project timelines effectively 
6.  Practice focused work to reduce distractions and improve output 
7.  Reflect weekly to improve time decisions and build smarter habits 

Speakers:

Dawn Goldberg, CPA, VP, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Capital Practice Consulting

Program Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Recommended Field of Study: Personal Development

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Recommended CPE Credits: 1 credit hour

***Plan to come early for AFWA DC Chapter Social Connections from 6:30-6:50pm***

Speaker Bio:

Dawn Goldberg, a CPA in public accounting for over 35 years and has worked for some of the big firms like Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young. Not only is she an active CPA, but she is also a Professional Certified Coach for accountants and the CEO of The Smarter Accountant.  She founded the coaching company to support accountants with their careers and their businesses. She is the author of “The Smarter Accountant” and host of The Smarter Accountant Podcast, helping accountants to learn what they’ve never been taught in any classroom, CPE seminar or webinar - how to stop underutilizing their brains. Her style of teaching is intelligent and informative, helping to break down complicated subjects into simple, actionable steps. She has provided numerous webinars for her Smarter Accountant community and has been a CPE presenter for mycpe.com, AFWA, and various companies worldwide. She has 4 adult children and currently resides in NY with her husband and 2 dogs.

4 areas of expertise: 
●  Professional development 
●  Personal growth 
●  Mindset 
●  Time management 

Company Bio: 
The Smarter Accountant 

Website:  https://thesmarteraccountant.com/ 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Dawn.Goldberg.CPA 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-goldberg-cpa-11366717b/

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Administrative Cancellation Policies: All sales are final. Refunds must be requested 24 hours before the date of an event in writing or by email. Credits may be issued to be used for future event registrations. For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies please contact us at [email protected].

Official National Registry Statement: The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/.

Mission of AFWA: The mission of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance is to enable women in all accounting and finance fields to achieve their full potential and to contribute to their profession. For more information about the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA), please visit www.afwa.org.

If this is your time attending an AFWA DC Chapter Meeting as a non-member, please use code FIRSTMTG for $30 off. 

Tickets

$10.00 Member Ticket

$5.00 Student Member Ticket

$30.00 Guest Ticket

$10.00 AFWA Member - Other Chapter

$10.00 Student Guest Ticket