Accounting is about words as well as numbers

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23 Sep 2024

Here's a third clip from my appearance on the [Human Too podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/human-too-podcast/id1745305645?i=1000669962579) where I explain why I spend so much time and energy giving tips to accountants and auditors to improve their writing and presentation skills. Having great insights about finances, and great advice to give, is no good if you cannot communicate your insights and advice to the right people. <video src="https://thearticulateaccountant.com/uploads/2024/riverside-accounting-is-more-than-numberswriting-and-comm-hannah-macdonalds.mp4" controls="controls" preload="metadata"></video>

Do your numbers help your readers or confuse them?

If you’re an auditor or accountant, numbers are everywhere in your writing. But it’s not just about choosing between “5” or “five.” Being clear, consistent, and smart about how you use numbers can make a big difference in how your message lands. If your numbers aren’t clear,

Quick win: One sentence that saves everyone time

Get the first page right

The way people read has changed and so should the way we write. When newspapers first went online, journalists wrote articles in the same way they always had. This meant articles were often split across several webpages with a button at the bottom of each page to go to the

Accounting is about words as well as numbers

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Do your numbers help your readers or confuse them?

Quick win: One sentence that saves everyone time

Get the first page right

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