Working Better Together (Video) (Course Id 1808)

• Who is this course for?
  This course is designed for anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE), especially professionals working in team environments who want to enhance their virtual communication and collaboration skills.

• What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?
  The course addresses the challenges of modern workplace communication by exploring effective methods for connecting and collaborating in increasingly digital and remote environments.

• How can the knowledge from this course be used?
  Learners can apply the knowledge to improve team communication, utilize best practices for virtual collaboration, and make the most of digital tools and collaborative workspaces.

• Why is this course important to a CPA, Accountant, or IRS Enrolled Agent?
  As many accounting professionals now work remotely or in hybrid setups, understanding how to effectively collaborate and communicate in virtual environments is essential for productivity and teamwork.

• When is this course relevant or timely?
  Released in 2021 and updated in March 2024, the course remains timely as remote and hybrid work models continue to be widely used across the accounting and professional services industries.

• How is a course like this consumed or used?
  This is a QAS Self Study video course with 3 pages of content, 5 review questions, and 8 final exam questions, all delivered online with no additional materials required.

A long, long time ago we would simply call, email or poke our head into someone’s work space to collaborate.   Now?  The options are endless, somewhat confusing, and ever-shifting.  During this session we’ll cover ways to connect, what works well, what doesn’t and more important how to maximize our communication efforts.

Video - NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry - 1808

Course Learning Objectives

1. Recall synchronistic and asynchronistic ways of connecting remotely.
2. Identify best practices for communicating with colleagues virtually.
3. Recall the benefits of collaborative workspaces.

Chapter 1 - Working Better Together

Chapter 1 Review Questions