Explaining Financial Results to Non-Finance Managers

It’s often said that accounting is the language of business. Unfortunately, CPAs, CFOs and Controllers often struggle with ways to communicate effectively with non-financial managers. While they may nod their heads in seeming comprehension, many non-financial managers will admit that they are totally lost when it comes to understanding tax and accounting concepts. This disconnect in communications can lead to disastrous consequences.

This course explores ways to communicate effectively with non-financial managers and staff. You’ll learn how to analyze the audience to assess their level of financial sophistication. Using a common-ground approach, you’ll discover the right ways to explain financial results. You’ll learn about feedback and assessment loops to determine that your audience is “on board” and comprehending not only what you are saying, but what the implications are. You’ll see how to be effective and engage them in your material. You’ll understand the common misunderstandings and faulty concepts that color the way non-financial managers view analytical information.  Finally, you’ll see how effective communications can lead to more effective organizations and enhance the financial professional’s influence, reputation and effectiveness.