Introduction Organisational leadership is an essential component in the long term survival of firms. Leadership refers to the process of influencing other peoples’ behaviours (McColl-Kennedy & Anderson 2002). In the course of their operation, firms experience different challenges emanating from the internal and the external business environment. Consequently, it is important for organisational leaders to be effective in developing and sustaining their firms’ competitive advantage. Leadership impacts the performance of a particular organisation (Makilouko 2004). Various approaches have been developed to explain the concept of leadership. Some of the approaches include trait theories, style approach, behavioural approach, contingency approach and situational approach (Iqbal et al 2012). Considering the dynamic nature of the business environment, it is important for firm’s management teams to incorporate the most effective leadership styles in order to deal with issues that emerge. One such issue relates to organisational politics. Buchanan (2008) defines organisational politics as “attempts to influence others using discretionary behaviours to promote personal objectives” (p.51). Political behaviour is a common phenomenon in the operation of an organisation. This is further affirmed by Vigoda-Gadot and Drory (2000) who are of the opinion that “organisational politics is an important leadership issue in the development of an environment conducive for enhancing productivity” (p.331). However, failure to manage organisational politics can adversely affect various organisational processes such as the decision making process, increase the rate of employee turnover and lower employee productivity. According to Vigoda-Gadot and Drory (2000), organisational politics leads to creation withdrawal behaviour amongst employees. Currently, the Asian and Hong Kong accounting firms are experiencing intense competition. Consequently, it is essential CPA firms within the industry to consider the most effective strategies that can enhance their competitiveness. The objective of this paper is to illustrate how the concepts of leadership and politics are integrated in an organisation’s operational process. The paper evaluates how CCIF CPA Limited has integrated the two concepts. Analysis CCIF CPA Limited is a private limited company that was established in 1980 in Hong Kong. The firm deals with provision of various professional services to clients within Hong Kong and China. The firm has a human resource base of 300 employees who work in various departments which include the professional, support and technical departments. The firm is committed towards ensuring that its clients receive optimal services. Moreover, CCIF CPA Limited is also focused towards improving its workforces’ career. Integration of leadership within CCIF CPA Limited The leadership style adopted by an organisation impacts its overall performance (Givens 2008). CCIF CPA has integrated transformational leadership style. Decision to incorporate this leadership style has been motivated by the firm’s quest to attain an optimal market position. Transformational leadership is very effective in influenci