Accountants: Communication in the Workplace
...l information. Their responsibilities have evolved to include strategic financial analysis as well as decision support, electing them to serve as internal consultants to their organization. With their roles expanding, they are now required to work with people outside of the accounting department and possibly outside the organization, and they need to be able to communicate effectively to these people in a way that they can understand. Communication can be in several forms, including oral, written, and presentation. As an accountant, one may be asked to speak on a variety of topics. Effective oral communication is essential in this atmosphere in order to convey complex ideas. A well-communicated message will also strengthen the accountant’s credibility. Accountants write several forms of communication, including financial statements, of...