Why read The Routledge Companion to Accounting Communication?

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One of the prime purposes of accounting is to communicate and yet, to date, this fundamental aspect of the discipline has received relatively little attention. The Routledge Companion to Accounting Communication represents the first collection of contributions to focus on the power of communication in accounting.

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1 author picked The Routledge Companion to Accounting Communication as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ian Pagdin and Michelle Hardy

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This compendium of authors writing around their specific expertise is a compelling read. However, I chose it specifically for one chapter, the chapter on "Communication Apprehension and Accounting Education."

Two of the authors of this chapter were my professors when I was at university and their novel approach to education and assessment, which was years before its time, laid the foundations for skills and behaviors I have used in both my commercial and academic life. Increasingly I see students and professionals who are not as successful in their career due to a lack of communication skills.

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From Ian and Michelle's list on making finance interesting and engaging (especially if you’re not an academic).