Best practice to create and edit a professional PowerPoint slide deck.

PowerPoint is a widely available resource that is potentially underutilized by accountants because many accountants do not stray beyond Excel and Word in the Microsoft Office suite. You will learn how to create and edit a professional PowerPoint slide deck. This session places particular emphasis on efficiency tips and tricks that will allow you to develop creative, professional visual aids while minimizing time and effort.
The course’s author will share personal insights he has cultivated throughout more than two decades of public speaking. Although the session will focus on creating and editing slides, we will illustrate best practices for presentation delivery. We also will explain how PowerPoint can be used for purposes other than delivering presentations.
Key learning outcomes include:
Equipped with these practical skills, you will confidently transform data into visual narratives, making your presentations more impactful and saving valuable time.

Dr. Christopher Harper, CPA, MBA – Chris is a CPA with the heart of a teacher. He is an assistant professor of accounting with Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. He also serves as a senior manager and director of education for Hungerford CPAs & Advisors. Chris has been serving tax and accounting needs of closely held business and individuals since 1998.
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