Can Emotional Intelligence Be Learned?

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CPA Alberta

Published
Feb 23, 2022

Feb 23, 2022 • by CPA Alberta

Written by Javier Vinsome, EQ-i 2.0 Certified Coach, CPA Alberta Career/Diversity Advisor

“People who are most satisfied in their work tend to be those whose emotional skills fit the formula for the work.” – EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success

Accountants are emotionally intelligent, along with showing a high proficiency for technical skills. A recent study of emotional intelligence (EI), using the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Quotient Assessment) showed higher-performing accounting and finance professionals excel in certain areas.

Findings from the study showed these were the areas of emotional intelligence that were important in the accounting profession:

  1. Problem Solving
  2. Interpersonal Relationships
  3. Happiness
  4. Self-Regard
  5. Emotional Self Awareness

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