Unit 1 — Introduction to Accounting

Welcome to English for Accounting! Understanding accounting is essential for navigating the world of international business. Let the journey begin!

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Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Annual financial statement Auditor Bookkeeper Chartered accountant Code of conduct Confidentiality Creative accounting Income tax Local accounting standards Management accountant Payroll clerk Purchase ledger clerk Sales ledger clerk Tax advisor Value added tax
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Reading Activity: Introduction to accounting

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When deciding on a future career a lot of people don't give accountancy a second thought. Most people don't realize how varied the world of accounting is and in fact it is often seen as boring. The truth is that accounting is the backbone of any organization and offers a wide number of attractive careers within it. Below you will hear about just some of the more common careers in the field of…
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When the bank asked for confirmation that John would be able to repay the loan, his chartered accountant provided it.
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Once a year the shareholders review the annual financial statements to see if the company made a profit or loss.
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The entire department was scared when the team of auditors arrived and asked to see all of the previous year's records.
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  • Why do you think accounting is seen as boring?
  • Which of the jobs mentioned would be most interesting for you?
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