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.