Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants, 11th Edition

• Students are guided through the essential steps to effective writing so that they can create documents that are clear, concise, and correct. These steps include:
• 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.

• Updated - Guidance for conducting accounting research is provided including:
• Where to find accounting information, including on the Internet. Updated reference materials guide students when they research more challenging accounting problems;
• How critical thinking can help students solve problems and write persuasive documents; and
• How to write citations of accounting sources, including the new FASB Accounting Standards Codification and Internet sources (Chapter 8).

Help students develop the communication skills they will need to succeed in their future careers

• Expanded - Coverage of writing business documents including briefing documents, technical memos, discussion papers, in addition to general formats such as letters, memos, and reports. This teaches readers how to write for the different mediums and expectations of the business world.
• 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.
• Coverage of ethical issues as they relate to accounting communication and how to use critical-thinking skills to resolve ethical dilemmas, is covered in Chapters 1 and 7.
• Expanded - Discussion of writing for professional exams -- CPA, CMA, and CGMA -- has been included, along with questions that require candidates demonstrate their writing abilities, so that they’re adequately prepared come exam time (Chapter 13).

Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what's new in this edition.