Course Description

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.

Major Subjects

• 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

Learning Objectives

• Identify how to develop an outline of presentation topics and draft talking points.
• Discover how to edit your written work for clarity and length
• Recognize best practices for both written and verbal formats.
• Identify how to avoid plagiarism by providing appropriate credit for sourced material.
• Discover how to enhance audience engagement.