Welcome to ACPEN

We are pleased to announce the expansion of the ACPEN Industry Institute webcast time offerings in order to accommodate a broader range of schedules. Several alternating weeknights and two Saturdays per month are being added to the mix to give you additional programming options! When registering for webcasts, please make note of whether the course is an AM or PM start time.


On-Site Group *

Individual Viewer *

  • May 19, 2012 10:00am EDT
    (weekend)
  • May 24, 2012 10:00am EDT
  • Jun 25, 2012 10:00am EDT
  • Aug 1, 2012 10:00am EDT
  • Aug 25, 2012 10:00am EDT
    (weekend)
  • Sep 11, 2012 5:00pm EDT
    (evening)
  • Sep 13, 2012 11:00am EDT
  • Oct 30, 2012 9:00am EDT
  • Nov 3, 2012 11:00am EDT
    (weekend)
  • Nov 20, 2012 6:00pm EST
    (evening)
  • Dec 5, 2012 10:00am EST
  • Dec 15, 2012 10:00am EST
    (weekend)

Effective Writing for CPAs: Simplify the Process; Simplify the Product; Manage Email

Length: 8 Hours

CPE Credits: 8

Learning Objective 1: Write efficiently and enjoy the writing process

Learning Objective 2: Organize your writing to have the effect you want it to have

Learning Objective 3: Identify and use brief, simple and forceful language

Learning Objective 4: Manage the writing and reading of Email

Field of Study 1: Specialized Knowledge and Applications

Program Level (Basic, Update, Intermediate, Advanced, Overview): Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Course Registration Requirements: Online Registration

Course Developer: Frank Sanitate

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Please contact the ACPEN help desk - 1-800-747-1719 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer.

Complaint Resolution Policy: Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).

Official Registry Statement: Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org

 

MAJOR TOPICS

1. Write for Yourself

 

  • How to get an intelligent start
  • How to get ideas on paper easily
  • How to overcome writing procrastination
  • How to use your left and right brain in writing
  • How to use writing as a tool for creativity

 

2. Write for Your Reader

 

  • How to get to the point
  • How to account for your ideas
  • How to show your reader your organization
  • How to close appropriately

 

3. Using Language That Makes a Difference

 

  • How to be brief by eliminating useless words
  • How to be simple by eliminating stuffy words
  • How to be forceful by eliminating lifeless words
  • How to lower your "Fog Index"

 

4. E-mail Management

 

  • How to write effective E-mail
  • The 12 best practices for handling E-mail efficiently

 

PARTICIPANT COMMENTS

“You are very insightful and enlightening! I look forward to reading your book! Thank you!”

“Great class with practical ideas that I can implement. Frank keeps your attention.”

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Produced By:

ACPEN Industry

Faculty

  • Frank Sanitate

Course Materials

  • Workbook Cover Page
  • Workbook
  • Important CPE Credit Information_2012