Dates and location
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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
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 a myriad of topics to a variety of audiences.
Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Learn practical strategies to improve both written and verbal communication, tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
- Discover how to adapt your communication style to suit different audiences, ensuring clarity and engagement.
- Master techniques for presenting complex accounting concepts in a way that is both accurate and compelling.
- Gain valuable tips and lessons from the course author’s 20+ years of experience communicating technical topics effectively.
- Strengthen your ability to influence, inform, and collaborate through improved communication—an essential skill for career advancement.
Who Will Benefit
This course is recommended for CPAs and accounting professionals who want to strengthen their written and verbal communication skills.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)

Christopher Harper is a CPA with the heart of a teacher. He is a clinical assistant professor of accounting with Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. He also serves as a senior manager and director of education for Hungerford CPAs + Advisors. Chris has been serving tax and accounting needs of closely held business and individuals since 1998. He has also owned and operated several of his own businesses throughout his career.Chris develops and presents a variety of continuing professional educational programs focusing on accounting/auditing and ethical guidelines for the everyday accountant. He is a frequent discussion leader for the MICPA and other state society organizations in live and webinar-based models.