Boost Your Accounting Career: Maximizing Your CPE Credits with Communication Development

02 Jun Boost Your Accounting Career: Maximizing Your CPE Credits with Communication Development

Hitting your Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirement can be a real pain. Many times, they’re divided among boring online lectures or digital programs that seem to drag on. While all CPA’s have to meet their guidelines, it doesn’t have to be treated as a dreaded box to check. In fact, with the right learning partners and truly impactful competencies, such as communication skills,  they can be key to transforming how you do business as a whole. 

The Role of Communication in Accounting

While it may not be the first skill you think of when you think about accounting, communication is crucial to any accountant’s success. It is foundational to all of your client relationships. Even on a basic level, such as a clear understanding of the services provided and what the clients are responsible for, relies on clear and effective communication for a reliable working foundation. It also comes into play internally, particularly in teamwork and collaboration. How you communicate with your team will determine their understanding of processes and the importance of following them. It is often the determining factor in whether work is submitted on time and if it needs to be resubmitted due to errors. Effective communication can enhance clarity in accounting workflows and contribute to increased accuracy in financial reporting overall. 

Types of Communication Skills to Develop

• Verbal Communication
  • This is all about how you sound and come across when you’re communicating with others. Whether it is one-on-one, group, or large crowd settings, you want to capture your audience’s attention and keep it. 
  • Listening is another key communication competency for accountants. It is vital to assess your client or team’s needs and make sure they understand how you can help.
• Written Communication
  • Written communication skills are foundational to crafting clear and concise reports, presentations and emails.
  • Developing persuasive proposal writing skills may be the deciding factor in winning more business. 
• Non-verbal Communication
  • Understanding body language and facial expressions goes a long way in being successful in any business scenario. Non-verbal communication is a powerful indicator of how your audience is receiving you and your message.
  • You can also use the power of non-verbal cues to reinforce your verbal messages.

Maximize Your CPE Credits with Speakeasy’s Communication Development Program

Speakeasy has a long history of success helping business leaders of all kinds achieve more success through powerful communication. We have long-standing relationships with firms such as Aprio, LLP and Raymond and James & Associates. Our in-person programs qualify for anywhere from nine to twenty-four CPE credits.  

We offer flexible training options—including in-person workshops, live virtual sessions, and self-paced digital courses. Our programs are designed to fit your schedule, providing personalized strategies to enhance your executive presence. Every session is designed to help you communicate with clarity, engage with confidence, and lead with greater influence.

Get more with your CPE credits. Contact Speakeasy to start your journey today.