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Effective writing : a handbook for accountants 5th ed
Effective Writing guides the writer through all the stages of the writing process: planning, including analysis of audience and purpose; critical thinking about the problem to be solved or the job to be accomplished; generating and organizing ideas; writing the draft; revising for readable style and correct grammar; and designing the document for effective presentation. In addition to these basic writing principles, the book covers letters, memos, reports, and other formats used by accountants in practice, including email, social media, and other forms of electronic communication. Throughout the text, Effective Writing stresses coherence, conciseness, and clarity as the most important qualities of the writing done by accountants. A01_GORD7386_11_SE_FM.indd 15 04/08/17 3:47 PM xvi Preface ? May and May, Effective Writing A special feature of this book is Chapter 8, which discusses accounting research. Here readers will find valuable material on topics such as: ? Where to find all types of accounting and financial information on the Internet, using online database services, and using other printed sources. ? How higher order thinking skills can be used to help solve problems and write persuasive documents. ? How to document sources of accounting information, including the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and Internet sources. Chapter 13 discusses writing for professional examinations including the CPA exam, the CMA exam, and the CGMA exam, all of which contain questions requiring candidates to demonstrate their writing ability. Effective Writing is virtually unique in its application of communication skills to accounting topics and contexts. Throughout the text, students will see the relevance of communication strategies to actual situations encountered in accounting practice. Effective Writing offers these features to help your students develop the communication skills they will need to succeed in their future careers: ? Examples and assignments use accounting topics and problems, so that students will practice learned skills in a context that will seem relevant to their future careers. ? Students are guided through all the steps of the writing process: planning for purpose and audience; generating and organizing ideas; drafting and revision, so that documents are clear, concise, and correct. ? Assignments are designed for students at different stages in their accounting education, from principles level courses to more advanced courses that incorporate accounting problem-solving and research. ? Updated reference materials will guide students when they research more challenging accounting problems. ? The Instructor?s Manual contains valuable tips for integrating communication assignments into an accounting course: motivating and encouraging students to improve their skills; designing assignments that will improve communication skills while they reinforce course content; evaluating students? writing and oral presentations. The Instructor?s Manual also contains teaching tips for each chapter.
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| Call Number | Location | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Tan 808. 066 657 May e | PSB lt.dasar - Pascasarjana | 3 |
| Penerbit | New Jersey ., 1999 |
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| Edisi | - |
| Subjek | Business report writing Communication in accounting Effective Writing : A Handbook for Accountants 5th |
| ISBN/ISSN | - |
| Klasifikasi | NONE |
| Deskripsi Fisik | - |
| Info Detail Spesifik | - |
| Other Version/Related | Tidak tersedia versi lain |
| Lampiran Berkas | Tidak Ada Data |