Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants (6th Edition) - Softcover

May, Claire B.; May, Gordon S.

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9780130934895: Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0130934895 ISBN 13: 9780130934895

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2002

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This book, the largest selling one of its kind, discusses the communication, both written and oral, actually done by professional accountants. It uses real-world accounting situations and includes major sections on Communication Strategies, Business Documents, and Oral Communication. Detailed chapter topics include an overview of the writing process; writing with conciseness and clarity; standard English: grammar, punctuation, and spelling; accounting research; letters, memos, and reports; writing essay exams: academic courses and professional certification exams; writing for employment: r�sum�s and letters; writing for publication; and oral presentations. For individuals preparing for a career in accounting.

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This text, the largest selling book of its kind, discusses the communication, both written and oral, actually done by professional accountants. It uses real-world accounting situations and includes major sections on Communication Strategies, Business Documents, and Oral Communication.

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A must-read for any business professional!

Every business person must be able to express ideas in a clear and effective manner. Never before have written and oral communication skills been so important. With Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants, Sixth Edition, your students will develop effective communication strategies, learn how to prepare business documents, and learn how to maximize their writing and presentation skills. This book is appropriate for a stand-alone course on writing for accountants, or may be used as a supplementary book in any accounting course.

New to the Sixth Edition:

NEW Chapter 7 expands the discussion on accounting research including Internet sites, how to work with footnotes and endnotes, and how to cite accounting sources.
NEW Chapter 14 outlines oral presentations, briefings, and speeches including how to create effective PowerPoint presentations to show financial information.

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