Presentation Skills for Success
8.00 Credits
Member Price $275
Non-Member Price $375
Overview
This course is offered in collaboration with multiple state societies and is hosted by the Indiana Society of CPAs.
Presentation skills are essential to effective leaders, especially for CFOs who must tell their company's story to both internal and external audiences. The only way to become an effective presenter is to practice. We will introduce concepts and examples then allow time for you to prepare and deliver a presentation using a topic of your own choosing. Participants will provide each other feedback for improvement.
Highlights
Audience Assessment • Audience profile • Five questions to answer before preparing your presentation Message and Media • What does the audience need to know? • What is the best way to convey that message? How to Get Your Points Across • Identify your normal presentation style • Deal with “Presentation Anxiety” • Sell your ideas using four critical elements Q&A Sessions • Anticipate questions • Field questions • Handle disruptive behaviors
Prerequisites
Participants should have at least six months of industry or public experience and a thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices. Management experience will be helpful.
Designed For
Any financial professional
Objectives
In this seminar, you will learn (1) to deliver presentations effectively and with confidence, (2) to take “big picture” information and make it relevant to specific audiences, and (3) to conduct an effective “Question and Answer” session.
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Bob Mims, ACPEN Business Professionals Network
Bob Mims, CPA, is a financial consultant and VP Finance for promising enterprises. For 20 years, Robert has worked with numerous startup ventures and nonprofits in the roles of Strategic Planning, Business Modeling, Controller and CFO. His focus is understanding the fundamentals of profitability. Robert worked ten years as a Big Four Senior Assurance Manager, earning National Instructor of the Year on three occasions. Robert has served on FASB Advisory committees and is based in Memphis, TN.
Non-Member Price $375
Member Price $275