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

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: résumés and letters; writing for publication; and oral presentations. For individuals preparing for a career in accounting.

Claire B. May is Academic Director of General Education at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Gordon S. May is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the J. M. Tull School of Accounting at the University of Georgia.

Both authors have worked for many years with professional accounting organizations and accounting students. They have observed that accounting professionals need good writing skills to succeed, but accounting students may not receive the instruction and practice they need to become good writers. They wrote Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants to help accounting students and practicing accountants sharpen their writing skills.