18Finance

Presentation and Briefing Techniques

• 09/01/2023
• 08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• 4 hours

Course Description

The course is designed for auditors and finance professionals at all levels to assess and improve their ability to make clear, wellstructured and convincing presentations. Professionals must use the power of clear communication and the power of persuasion to give effective formal and informal presentations, including briefings to audit management, budget committees, auditees, peers, at entrance and exit conferences and others in conducting business. An effective presentation requires a focused message, addressing the concerns of the audience that is well arranged and skillfully delivered. This is a practical course where participants will prepare, give and critique several presentations with the opportunity for self-assessment, coaching and improvement.

What You Will Learn

• Analyze your audience
• Organize your presentation effectively
• Deliver your message skillfully
• Handle audience questions
• Use visuals to help convey your message
• Manage the tensions related to public speakingc

Who Should Attend?

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals.  Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.

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