Talk This Way—Communication Skills for CPAs

Description

Please note: This course must be completed by Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET. Please complete the course AND submit credit before the deadline. Save a copy of your Certificate of Completion for your records. Once submitted, your CPE hours will also reflect in your official CPE transcript. 

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.

Event Level: Basic

Who Should Attend: CPAs in public practice, members in industry, and other professionals who want to enhance their communication skills

Required Knowledge: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Vendor: Van Der Aa Tax Ed

Speaker: Harper, Chris

Objective

* 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

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