CFO Series: Credibility Under Pressure: What to Say
CFO Series: Credibility Under Pressure: What to Say
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
Description:
No matter how prepared you are, there will be moments when you don’t have the answer. A board member asks a direct question, a meeting takes an unexpected turn, or an investor wants answers now. You’re expected to respond clearly, confidently, and in real time. Credibility isn’t built on having all the right data. Credibility is built on how you handle not having it.
We will focus on how to respond effectively when you’re put on the spot without damaging credibility or over-committing information you don’t yet have. Credibility isn’t defined by always having the answer, it’s defined by how you respond when you don’t.
Field of Study:
Business Management & Organization (2 CPE)
Instructor
Instructor:
Robert Berry, CPA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more value from the organization. Professionals who de
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- How credibility is built when you don’t have the answer
- Thinking clearly when you’re put on the spot
- Responding without rambling, guessing, or over-committing
- Practical language that builds confidence and trust
- Maintaining executive presence during difficult questions
- Turning unexpected questions into opportunities to build credibility
- How to handle unexpected questions
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Recognize common pressure scenarios that challenge credibility
- Apply techniques to avoid instinctive responses that weaken trust; e.g., rambling, guessing, over-committing.
- Use a structured approach to answering questions in real time.
- Apply techniques to communicate clearly and confidently without complete information.
- Analyze strategies for maintaining executive presence under pressure.
Prerequisites:
Preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
CF27CUP2
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CFO Series: Credibility Under Pressure: What to Say
Course Code:
CF27CUP2
Program Level:
Intermediate
Description:
No matter how prepared you are, there will be moments when you don’t have the answer. A board member asks a direct question, a meeting takes an unexpected turn, or an investor wants answers now. You’re expected to respond clearly, confidently, and in real time. Credibility isn’t built on having all the right data. Credibility is built on how you handle not having it.
We will focus on how to respond effectively when you’re put on the spot without damaging credibility or over-committing information you don’t yet have. Credibility isn’t defined by always having the answer, it’s defined by how you respond when you don’t.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- How credibility is built when you don’t have the answer
- Thinking clearly when you’re put on the spot
- Responding without rambling, guessing, or over-committing
- Practical language that builds confidence and trust
- Maintaining executive presence during difficult questions
- Turning unexpected questions into opportunities to build credibility
- How to handle unexpected questions
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- Recognize common pressure scenarios that challenge credibility
- Apply techniques to avoid instinctive responses that weaken trust; e.g., rambling, guessing, over-committing.
- Use a structured approach to answering questions in real time.
- Apply techniques to communicate clearly and confidently without complete information.
- Analyze strategies for maintaining executive presence under pressure.
Who should attend:
Financial leaders, financial managers, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, accountants, board members, advisors, and consultants; CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry; business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in realizing more value from the organization. Professionals who de
Developed By:
The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Instructor:
Robert Berry, CPA
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Business Management & Organization (2 CPE)
Prerequisites:
Preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience and/or at least six (6) months of professional experience in preparing or reviewing accounting processes and reports; experience working with internal clients or external clients and business leaders.
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
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Register By Phone: Call 877.370.2220 and press “1” for the webinar hotline to register
Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 2/12/2027 @ 11:00 AM
All times are Eastern Time Zone
