This poster hangs above my desk. It is a reminder to be willing to delete bad writing. I hope my ratio of good writing to bad is better than 1:99 but bad writing is bad writing. The lesson for us all is: • Always read what you write. • Delete everything you don’t need. • Revise what’s left to be as clear and simple as you can make it. <img src="https://thearticulateaccountant.com/uploads/2024/1b976c14ac.jpg" width="424" height="600" alt>
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,
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
