Price: USD 103
- Duration: 4 Hours
Course details
Writing clear, accurate and engaging text relies on understanding and applying the rules of grammar, using the right words and constructing coherent prose. This course helps the learner to boost their grammar and punctuation skills, choose and use appropriate words and craft effective sentences and paragraphs.
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Grammar and Effective Writing for Accountants helps the learner discover the underlying rules and conventions of writing, consider the impact of their writing decisions and develop their own writing and editing skills.
Grammar and Effective Writing for Accountants enables the learner to:
- Understand and apply the rules of writing
- Craft effective sentences and paragraphs
- Generate clear, accurate and engaging writing
- Recognise and correct common writing errors
- Understand why using correct grammar and punctuation is important
Topics
- Getting to grips with grammar
- What are the parts of speech?
- What is a sentence?
- What are clauses?
- What is the difference between active and passive verbs?
- How do I use prepositions?
- What are the most common grammar mistakes?
- Is it ever OK to break the rules?
Handling punctuation
- What are the main punctuation marks?
- How do I use commas?
- How do I use apostrophes?
- How do I use hyphens?
- How should I punctuate speech?
- When do I use italics?
- Are there any exceptions?
Choosing and using words
- How should I choose which words to use?
- What is plain English?
- Are words ever redundant?
- Are there words I should avoid?
- Is it ever acceptable to use clichés?
- What are the most commonly misspelled words?
- Where can I check spellings and word-use rules?
Crafting sentences and paragraphs
- How do I write effective sentences?
- Can I start a sentence with ‘And’ or ‘But’?
- How do I use clauses?
- How do I combine sentences together?
- When should I start a new paragraph?
- How do I display a list?
- What can go wrong?
Updated on 08 November, 2015
About Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland
Chartered Accountants Ireland (The Institute) is a membership body representing 23,000 influential members throughout the globe. their role is to educate, represent and support their members. their members work in senior positions in practice and industry. they are committed to restoring confidence at every level of the economy. they work with governments and businesses to raise awareness of the importance of sound financial advice.
Chartered Accountants Ireland was established as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland by Royal Charter in 1888. Its activities and those of its members are governed by its Bye-Laws and by Rules relating to professional and ethical conduct. These provisions are contained in the Handbook which is available to all members.
Chartered Accountants Ireland is governed by a Council and it is responsible for determining policy and monitoring its implementation. Council is lead by the Officer Group and supported by the Management Team and staff. A number of committees with voluntary member involvement also play a key role.
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