Frendo, Evan  <br/><br/>
English for Accounting /  
Evan Frendo & Sean Mahoney. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - Oxford :  Oxford University Press,  2007. 
 - 64 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm.   + 1 MultiROM 
 - Oxford Business English Express .
<br/><br/> Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer. 
<br/><br/>Includes a glossary, appendices and transcript.  
<br/><br/> "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. <br/>Key Features of the Book:<br/>Reading and listening exercises presenting language and vocabulary in context<br/>Authentic documents used in accounting and finance<br/>DID YOU KNOW? boxes addressing language and cultural issues<br/>Stimulating role-plays for pair work and group tasks<br/>STARTER section at the end of each unit with activities to encourage discussion and reflection<br/>Appendix with answer key, transcript, and a glossary of financial terms<br/>Key Features of the MultiROM:<br/>Realistic listening extracts<br/>Interactive exercises to practise useful phrases, vocabulary and communication<br/>A-Z word list and other helpful reference documents" (Book Cover).   CONTENTS:<br/><br/>1.Introduction to accounting<br/>Topics: <br/>- Jobs in accounting<br/>- Accounting principles<br/>- Creative accounting<br/>- CPA & Chartered Accountant<br/>Skills: Meeting people; Offering hospitality; Agreeing and disagreeing<br/><br/>2. Financial statements and ratios<br/>Topics: <br/>- Profit and Loss Statement<br/>- Balance Sheet<br/>- Explaining accounts<br/>- Ratio analysis<br/>Skills: Saying numbers in English; Saying formulas/equations; Making comparisons<br/><br/>3. Tax accounting<br/>Topics: <br/>- Tax systems<br/>- Methods of depreciation<br/>- Calculating tax expense<br/>- Taxation planning<br/>Skills: Clarifying information; Being polite<br/><br/>4. Auditing<br/>Topics: <br/>- Role of auditors<br/>- Types of audits<br/>- Auditor-client relationship<br/>- Describing graphs<br/>- An auditor's report<br/>Skills: Telephone phrases; Making appointments; Talking about trends; Talking about causes and results<br/><br/>5. management accounting<br/>Topics: <br/>- Defining management accounting<br/>- Statement of Cash Flows<br/>- Budgets<br/>- The future of accounting<br/>Skills: Meeting phrases<br/><br/>6. Investment<br/>Topics: <br/>- Cross-border investments<br/>- Different accounting practices<br/>- Intercultural issues; <br/>- Globalization and the role of accountants<br/>Skills: Presentation phrases; Organizing a presentation<br/><br/>Appendix:<br/>Test yourself<br/>Partner Files A<br/>Partner Files B<br/>Answer key<br/>Glossary of financial terms<br/>Transcripts<br/> 
<br/><br/> Intended for anyone who needs to communicate with colleagues and clients about accounting and financial matters. <br/>Intermediate B1 (CEFR) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780194579100 (Student book with MultiROM) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Business English--Textbooks for foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Problems, exercises, etc.--Business English<br/>Accounting--Terminology.<br/>English language--Self-instruction.