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Summary Table of Contents

An effective supplement for any accounting course. This text, the best-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.

Preface

xiii

PART I: COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

(142)

Accountants as Communicators

(10)

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What Do Accountants Write?

(1)

How Well Do Accountants Write?

(1)

What Makes Writing Work?

(1)

You Can Become a Good Writer

(1)

Writing and Critical Thinking

(1)

Writing and Other Forms of Communication

(1)

Reading

(1)

Listening

(1)

Speaking

(1)

Writing and Problem Solving

(2)

Exercises

(2)

The Writing Process

(15)

Getting Started: Identifying Purpose

(2)

Thinking Critically about the Issues

(1)

Analyzing the Readers

(1)

Getting Your Ideas Together

(4)

Gathering Information

(1)

Generating Ideas

(1)

Arranging Ideas: Organization

(2)

Writing the Draft

(1)

Revising the Draft

(2)

The Final Draft

(1)

Dealing with Writer's Block

(1)

Writing Under Pressure

(1)

Writing at the Computer

(1)

Exercises

(3)

The Flow of Thought

(20)

Writing with Unity

(1)

Using Summary Sentences

(1)

Responding to Readers' Questions and Concerns

(1)

Transitions

(6)

Transitional Words and Phrases

(1)

Repetition of Key Words and Phrases

(1)

Pronouns Used to Achieve Coherence

(1)

Problems with Transitions

(1)

Paragraphs

(4)

Length

(1)

Structure

(3)

Paragraph Development

(1)

Discussion Questions and Essays

(5)

Discussion Questions

(1)

Essays

(3)

Applying Essay Techniques to Other Kinds of Writing

(1)

Sample Essay

(2)

Test Yourself

(1)

Test Yourself: Answers

(1)

Exercises

(3)

A Sense of Style

(26)

Conciseness

(7)

Unnecessary Words

(1)

Simplicity

(1)

Verbs and Nouns

(5)

Clarity

(6)

Jargon

(1)

Precise Meaning

(3)

Concrete, Specific Wording

(2)

Readable Writing

(5)

Passive and Active Voice

(2)

Variety and Rhythm

(2)

Tone

(1)

Editing for Style at the Computer

(1)

Test Yourself

(1)

Test Yourself: Answers

(1)

Exercises

(5)

Standard English

(21)

Major Sentence Errors

(2)

Fragments

(1)

Comma Splices

(1)

Fused Sentences

(1)

Problems with Verbs

(2)

Tense and Mood

(1)

Subject-Verb Agreement

(1)

Problems with Pronouns

(2)

Pronouns and Gender

(1)

Problems with Modifiers

(1)

Parallel Structure

(1)

Apostrophes and Plurals

(1)

Commas

(2)

Comma Guidesheet

(2)

Colons and Semicolons

(1)

Direct Quotations

(1)

Spelling

(1)

Help from the Computer

(1)

Test Yourself

(2)

Test Yourself: Answers

(1)

Exercises

(4)

Format for Clarity

(13)

Good Design: An Illustration

(1)

A Professional Appearance

(5)

Paper and Print

(1)

White Space and Margins

(1)

Neatness Counts!

(1)

Formatting

100

(2)

Headings

100

(1)

Lists and Set-Off Material

101

(1)

Pagination

101

(1)

Graphic Illustrations

102

(4)

Document Design at the Computer

106

(1)

Exercises

106

(2)

Critical Thinking

108

(9)

Making an Argument: The Process

108

(7)

Reaching Sound Conclusions: Two Approaches to Logic

111

(2)

Fallacies: Mistakes in Reasoning

113

(2)

Test Yourself

115

(1)

Test Yourself: Answers

115

(1)

Exercises

116

(1)

Accounting Research

117

(26)

Research: Basic Guidelines

117

(7)

Electronic Sources of Information

118

(1)

Printed Sources of Information

119

(1)

Note Taking

120

(1)

Direct Quotation and Paraphrase

120

(1)

Plagiarism

121

(1)

Organizing Your Notes and Ideas

122

(1)

Writing Your Research Report or Memo

122

(1)

Integrating Notes Into Your Writing

122

(1)

Revising

122

(1)

Documentation

122

(2)

Critical Thinking and Technical Accounting Research

124

(3)

Financial Accounting Research

125

(1)

Steps in the Financial Accounting Research Process

125

(2)

Exercises

127

(4)

Appendix 8-A: Sources of Accounting and Financial Information on the Internet

131

(3)

Appendix 8-B: Computerized Reference and Database Services

134

(2)

Appendix 8-C: Other Printed Sources of Accounting and Financial Information

136

(1)

Appendix 8-D: Internal Documentation Style

137

(3)

Appendix 8-E: Endnotes or Footnotes and Bibliography Style

140

(3)

PART II: BUSINESS DOCUMENTS

143

(62)

Letters

145

(24)

Principles of Letter Writing

145

(7)

Planning a Letter

145

(1)

Organization

146

(1)

Conciseness and Clarity

146

(1)

Tone

147

(1)

Form and Appearance

147

(1)

Parts of the Letter

147

(5)

Responding to Correspondence

152

(1)

Typical Accounting Letters

152

(8)

Engagement Letters

152

(1)

Management Advisory Letters

153

(5)

Tax Research Letters

158

(2)

Standardized Letters: A Caution

160

(1)

Exercises

161

(8)

Memos and E-mail

169

(15)

Memos: Some Basic Principles

169

(7)

The Parts of a Memo: Organizing for Coherence

169

(2)

Concise, Clear, Readable Memos: Style and Tone

171

(1)

Formats

171

(5)

Sample Memos

176

(1)

Memos to Clients' Files

176

(1)

Memos as Part of Working Papers

176

(1)

E-Mail

177

(1)

Exercises

178

(6)

Reports

184

(21)

Planning a Report

184

(3)

The Parts of a Report

187

(3)

Transmittal Document

187

(1)

Title Page

187

(1)

Table of Contents

188

(1)

List of Illustrations

188

(1)

Summary Section

188

(1)

Introduction

188

(1)

Body of the Report

189

(1)

Conclusion

189

(1)

Appendixes (Optional)

189

(1)

Notes and Bibliography

190

(1)

Graphic Illustrations

190

(1)

Appearance

190

(1)

Style and Tone

190

(9)

Exercises

199

(6)

PART III: WRITING AND YOUR CAREER

205

(46)

Writing Essay Exams

207

(12)

Essay Exams

207

(4)

Preparation

207

(1)

Taking the Exam

208

(1)

Qualities of a Good Essay

209

(2)

Professional Certification Exams

211

(5)

Preparing for and Taking the Exam

211

(1)

Qualities of a Good Answer

212

(4)

Exercises

216

(3)

Writing for Employment

219

(11)

Starting the Job Search: Researching Possible Employers

219

(1)

Preparing a Resume

220

(4)

Using a Computer

220

(2)

Format

222

(2)

What Not to Put on a Resume

224

(1)

Writing a Letter of Application

224

(1)

Writing a Thank You Letter

225

(2)

Electronic Submissions

227

(2)

Exercises

229

(1)

Writing for Publication

230

(4)

Planning Your Article

230

(1)

Research

231

(1)

Drafting and Reviewing the Article

231

(1)

Submitting the Article

232

(1)

Exercises

232

(2)

Oral Presentations

234

(17)

Planning the Presentation: Analyzing Purpose and Audience

234

(1)

Other Things to Consider

235

(1)

Gathering Information

235

(1)

Composing the Speech

235

(2)

Introduction

236

(1)

Body of the Presentation

236

(1)

Conclusion

236

(1)

Making Notes

237

(1)

Preparing Visual Aids

237

(2)

Practicing the Presentation

239

(1)

Checking the Arrangements

239

(1)

Appearance and Dress

239

(1)

Making the Presentation: Poise and Confidence

240

(2)

Eye Contact

240

(1)

Body Movement and Gestures

241

(1)

Voice

241

(1)

Managing Stage Fright

241

(1)

Special Considerations in Presentations of Financial Information

242

(6)

A Final Word

243

(5)

Exercises

248

(3)

Index

251

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