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People Management & Personal Development

Personal Branding and Articulating Ideas for Accounting Professionals (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

Strong communication and professional presence are increasingly important in accounting and business environments. This practical and interactive session focuses on personal branding, presentation skills, storytelling, and articulating ideas with clarity and confidence. Participants will explore techniques to improve executive presence, engagement, and communication effectiveness in meetings, presentations, and client interactions. The workshop combines practical frameworks and real-world examples designed to help professionals communicate more clearly and confidently.

Advisory: As this is a highly interactive workshop, participants will need to have access to audio and video capabilities (mic and camera) in order to participate in the breakout rooms and chat.


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Alberta CPA Manitoba/Saskatchewan. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Course Description

This workshop focuses on the communication and presentation skills required to build credibility, personal brand and professional influence. Accounting professionals are increasingly expected to present ideas clearly, communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, and engage effectively with clients. 

We will explore personal branding, executive presence, storytelling, audience engagement, and presentation delivery. The session also explores techniques for simplifying complex ideas, improving confidence under pressure, and handling questions professionally during discussions. 

Applicable for

Accounting professionals, finance teams, managers, emerging leaders, and professionals seeking to strengthen communication, presentation, and professional branding skills.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to: 

  • Explain the role of personal branding and executive presence in professional environments 
  • Apply presentation and storytelling techniques to improve audience engagement 
  • Communicate complex ideas more clearly and effectively 
  • Demonstrate stronger confidence and professionalism during presentations and discussions 
  • Apply practical techniques for handling questions and audience interaction 
  • Create clearer and more visually effective presentation materials

Content

  • Building Your Personal Brand  
  • Powerful Presentations & Executive Presence 
  • Storytelling & Audience Engagement 
  • Communicating Complex Ideas Clearly 
  • Confidence & Professional Delivery 
  • Body Language & Vocal Presence 
  • Slide Design & Presentation Simplicity 
  • Thinking on Your Feet During Q&A

Course Dates & Registration

Jan 26, 2027
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Online Virtual
Andrew Woods
Unknown
Available
Register Now
Course Code: M61856A_OL

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Special Notes
Advisory: As this is a highly interactive workshop, participants will need to have access to audio and video capabilities (mic and camera) in order to participate in the breakout rooms and chat.
Credit Card Fee

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

People Management & Personal Development

Personal Branding and Articulating Ideas for Accounting Professionals (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Not applicable

Overview

Strong communication and professional presence are increasingly important in accounting and business environments. This practical and interactive session focuses on personal branding, presentation skills, storytelling, and articulating ideas with clarity and confidence. Participants will explore techniques to improve executive presence, engagement, and communication effectiveness in meetings, presentations, and client interactions. The workshop combines practical frameworks and real-world examples designed to help professionals communicate more clearly and confidently.

Advisory: As this is a highly interactive workshop, participants will need to have access to audio and video capabilities (mic and camera) in order to participate in the breakout rooms and chat.


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Alberta CPA Manitoba/Saskatchewan. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Course Description

This workshop focuses on the communication and presentation skills required to build credibility, personal brand and professional influence. Accounting professionals are increasingly expected to present ideas clearly, communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, and engage effectively with clients. 

We will explore personal branding, executive presence, storytelling, audience engagement, and presentation delivery. The session also explores techniques for simplifying complex ideas, improving confidence under pressure, and handling questions professionally during discussions. 

Applicable for

Accounting professionals, finance teams, managers, emerging leaders, and professionals seeking to strengthen communication, presentation, and professional branding skills.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to: 

  • Explain the role of personal branding and executive presence in professional environments 
  • Apply presentation and storytelling techniques to improve audience engagement 
  • Communicate complex ideas more clearly and effectively 
  • Demonstrate stronger confidence and professionalism during presentations and discussions 
  • Apply practical techniques for handling questions and audience interaction 
  • Create clearer and more visually effective presentation materials

Content

  • Building Your Personal Brand  
  • Powerful Presentations & Executive Presence 
  • Storytelling & Audience Engagement 
  • Communicating Complex Ideas Clearly 
  • Confidence & Professional Delivery 
  • Body Language & Vocal Presence 
  • Slide Design & Presentation Simplicity 
  • Thinking on Your Feet During Q&A

Course Dates & Registration

Jan 26, 2027
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Online Virtual
Andrew Woods
Unknown
Available
Register Now
Course Code: M61856A_OL

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Special Notes
Advisory: As this is a highly interactive workshop, participants will need to have access to audio and video capabilities (mic and camera) in order to participate in the breakout rooms and chat.
Credit Card Fee

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.