Essential English for Accountants
Essential English for Accountants
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Essential English for Accountants
Key Accounting Vocabulary
Learn the essential terms: invoice, revenue, expense, asset, liability, and balance sheet.
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What do you already know about accounting vocabulary in English?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to use common English accounting vocabulary and phrases to communicate clearly in a professional context.
Vocabulary in Context
An invoice is a document requesting payment for goods or services supplied.
Term: Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is a summary of a company’s assets and liabilities at a specific point.
Term: Invoice
Communicating with Clients
Use polite requests: 'Could you send the invoice?' and 'May I ask for your financial statement?'
Key Phrases for Accountants
Practise saying: 'Please find attached the balance sheet.' 'We need to review the expenses.'
Writing Professional Emails
Start with a greeting, be concise, and use formal language for accounting correspondence.
Summary and Reflection
Review the new vocabulary and phrases. How will you use these in your work as an accountant?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
