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.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation you will be able to...
- Determine what factors allowed certain frauds to occur
- Identify what internal controls may have prevented the frauds
- Consider application of these lessons to circumstances you encounter in your professional endeavors
Major Topics
The major topics covered in this class include:
- Target profit analysis
- Break-even analysis
- Relevant costs and decision-making
- Standard costs and variances
- Activity-based costing
- Segment reporting and analysis
