Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA

Overview

Have you ever met an accountant who exhibits solid technical prowess but possesses lackluster communication skills? It is not unusual to meet a savvy accountant who is a technical expert but could enhance the delivery of written and spoken words. This course is designed to help CPAs improve their written and verbal communication skills. Participants will learn how to tailor communication to their audience, with particular emphasis on techniques for crafting a message that effectively conveys technical information in an engaging manner. The course’s author will share personal success tips gleaned from more than two decades of experience communicating myriad topics to a variety of audiences. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:

Pervasive best practices for effective communication
Specific strategies for written materials
Unique considerations for verbal presentations
The importance of recursive revision
Tips for success
Pitfalls to avoid

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs in public practice, members in industry, and other professionals who want to enhance their communication skills.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

Develop an outline of presentation topics
Draft talking points for a media interview
Edit your written work for clarity and length
Adapt content depth and delivery as appropriate for the intended audience
Recognize best practices for both written and verbal formats
Avoid plagiarism by providing appropriate credit for sourced material
Enhance audience engagement