Presentation Skills for Success

Overview

This course is offered in collaboration with multiple state societies and is hosted by the Indiana Society of CPAs.

Presentation skills are essential to effective leaders, especially for CFOs who must tell their company's story to both internal and external audiences. The only way to become an effective presenter is to practice. We will introduce concepts and examples then allow time for you to prepare and deliver a presentation using a topic of your own choosing. Participants will provide each other feedback for improvement.

Highlights

Audience Assessment • Audience profile • Five questions to answer before preparing your presentation Message and Media • What does the audience need to know? • What is the best way to convey that message? How to Get Your Points Across • Identify your normal presentation style • Deal with “Presentation Anxiety” • Sell your ideas using four critical elements Q&A Sessions • Anticipate questions • Field questions • Handle disruptive behaviors

Prerequisites

Participants should have at least six months of industry or public experience and a thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices. Management experience will be helpful.

Designed For

Any financial professional

Objectives

In this seminar, you will learn (1) to deliver presentations effectively and with confidence, (2) to take “big picture” information and make it relevant to specific audiences, and (3) to conduct an effective “Question and Answer” session.

Preparation

None