Mastering Communication Skills for the CPA
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Personal Development
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Personal Development
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
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 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 - 10:00am to 11:46am AKDT
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Tue, May 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm AKDT
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm AKDT
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Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm AKDT
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Thu, Jun 26, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:46am AKDT
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm AKDT
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Fri, Jul 18, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am AKDT
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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am AKDT
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Fri, Aug 22, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am AKDT
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Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm AKDT
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm AKDT
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Fri, Oct 03, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm AKDT
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 - 06:00am to 07:46am AKDT
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Wed, Nov 12, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:46am AKST
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 08:00am to 09:46am AKST
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm AKST
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Tue, Dec 02, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:46am AKST
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Fri, Dec 12, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:46am AKST
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:46pm AKST
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Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:46pm AKST
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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:46pm AKST
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Fri, Feb 06, 2026 - 06:00am to 07:46am AKST
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Tue, Feb 10, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:46pm AKST
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 07:00am to 08:46am AKST
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Sat, Mar 14, 2026 - 08:00am to 09:46am AKDT
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Tue, Mar 31, 2026 - 09:00am to 10:46am AKDT
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Fri, Apr 03, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:46am AKDT
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Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:46pm AKDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse 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
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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