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Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA

Total Credits: 2 including 2 Personal Development

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ACPEN Industry Institute |  Personal Development
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Dates
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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.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • 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

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

Course Materials

IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) Available after Purchase
Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA Handout (4.7 MB) Available after Purchase

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products

Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.

Dates

Thu, May 08, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm CDT
Tue, May 27, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm CDT
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm CDT
Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm CDT
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am CDT
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:46pm CDT
Fri, Jul 18, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm CDT
Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm CDT
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm CDT
Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm CDT
Mon, Sep 22, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm CDT
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm CDT
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am CDT
Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am CST
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm CST
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 06:00pm to 07:46pm CST
Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm CST
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm CST
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm CST
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm CST
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:46pm CST
Fri, Feb 06, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:46am CST
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - 06:00pm to 07:46pm CST
Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:46am CST
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:46pm CDT
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm CDT
Fri, Apr 03, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm CDT
Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:46pm CDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice, members in industry, and other professionals who want to enhance their communication skills
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites None
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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