Why are communication skills so important?
* Accounting is the analysis, interpretation and communication of financial information about the resources of an organization and the use of those resources * Technical skills, while important, are not sufficient for a successful accounting career * Throughout their careers, accountants must communicate business information to their customers, subordinates, and supervisors ¨ Accountants often make presentations to clients and co-workers ¨ Performance evaluation is based primarily on the accountant’s written and oral communication * As accountants progress in their careers, these communication skills become even more important * One of the most common complaints from employers is that their new employees cannot effectively communicate their findings to clients or to their supervisors in the firm. This frustration often leads to poor performance evaluations.
