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About this course

  • $49.00
  • 2 CPD hours
  • April 21, 2020

Course Description

In this live and interactive webinar, designed specifically for accounting and finance professionals, we will explore the perceptions of the generational differences between:

  • Baby Boomers
  • Generation X
  • Millennials
  • Generation Z and the newly termed,
  • Generation Alpha


We will use current research to identify potential areas of misconceptions between generations and implement tools to increase understanding and communication across our diverse generational team members. The tools discussed can improve creative problem solving, conflict management and motivation within a generationally diverse team or organization.

Learning objectives
  • Defining the different generational categories within the workplace.
  • Understanding the major events and influences for each generation.
  • Understanding common misperceptions among each generation.
  • Using current research models to identify the root causes of conflicts within a generationally diverse team or organization.
  • Applying specific tools to increase our understanding and communication across our diverse generational team members.

Who should attend:
Professionals who are looking to improve their communication within a generationally diverse team or organization.

Instructor(s)

Garth Sheriff

Garth Sheriff, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), CIA, CGMA, MAcc, is the founder of Sheriff Consulting (sheriffconsulting.com) and Sheriff Consulting Online (online.sheriffconsulting.com).

Sheriff Consulting specializes in the design and delivery of assurance, accounting, and communication skill professional development courses. The mission of Sheriff Consulting is to provide an engaging approach to your professional development.

Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. He has prepared and trained CPAs for key changes to the profession, including internal control documentation (SOX), Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) and Canadian Standards on Review Engagements 2400 (CSRE 2400).

He earned a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours - Accounting) from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).