Talk This Way - Communication Skills for the CPA

• 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

• 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