Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer.

Includes a glossary, appendices and transcript.

"English for Accounting is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs to communicate with colleagues and clients about accounting and financial matters. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own, as a stand-alone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. English for Accounting will be a very useful reference work to have by your side at work.
Key Features of the Book:
Reading and listening exercises presenting language and vocabulary in context
Authentic documents used in accounting and finance
DID YOU KNOW? boxes addressing language and cultural issues
Stimulating role-plays for pair work and group tasks
STARTER section at the end of each unit with activities to encourage discussion and reflection
Appendix with answer key, transcript, and a glossary of financial terms
Key Features of the MultiROM:
Realistic listening extracts
Interactive exercises to practise useful phrases, vocabulary and communication
A-Z word list and other helpful reference documents" (Book Cover).

CONTENTS:

1.Introduction to accounting
Topics:
- Jobs in accounting
- Accounting principles
- Creative accounting
- CPA & Chartered Accountant
Skills: Meeting people; Offering hospitality; Agreeing and disagreeing

2. Financial statements and ratios
Topics:
- Profit and Loss Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Explaining accounts
- Ratio analysis
Skills: Saying numbers in English; Saying formulas/equations; Making comparisons

3. Tax accounting
Topics:
- Tax systems
- Methods of depreciation
- Calculating tax expense
- Taxation planning
Skills: Clarifying information; Being polite

4. Auditing
Topics:
- Role of auditors
- Types of audits
- Auditor-client relationship
- Describing graphs
- An auditor's report
Skills: Telephone phrases; Making appointments; Talking about trends; Talking about causes and results

5. management accounting
Topics:
- Defining management accounting
- Statement of Cash Flows
- Budgets
- The future of accounting
Skills: Meeting phrases

6. Investment
Topics:
- Cross-border investments
- Different accounting practices
- Intercultural issues;
- Globalization and the role of accountants
Skills: Presentation phrases; Organizing a presentation

Appendix:
Test yourself
Partner Files A
Partner Files B
Answer key
Glossary of financial terms
Transcripts

Intended for anyone who needs to communicate with colleagues and clients about accounting and financial matters.
Intermediate B1 (CEFR)