DISCOURSEPRACTICESOFACCOUNTING.docVIP

April 30, 2006 Professor Dale Sullivan North Dakota State University 320 Minard Hall Fargo, ND 58105 Dear Professor Sullivan: Enclosed is my final report of discourse practices and their use in the accounting field for the web-based section of English – 320 Business and Professional Writing at North Dakota State University. The report explores the informal lines of communication within the accounting profession. Through written and web-based research, a professional interview with an individual practicing in the field, and personal experience, I have given an explanation of the informal techniques and patterns of communication. I also examined a document important to the success of an accounting firm as well as individual success within accounting. My research has better prepared me for the transition into the professional world of accounting. If you should need any additional information or questions, feel free to contact me via e-mail at Jeffrey.Aller@. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Jeffrey Aller Enclosure DISCOURSE PRACTICES OF ACCOUNTING Jeffrey Aller English 320 – Business and Professional Writing North Dakota State University April 30, 2006 Prepared for Dale Sullivan  TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………… ii INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….. 1 LITERATURE REVIEW…………………………………………………… 2 METHODS…………………………………………………………………. 3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION……………………………………………. 4 CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………... 9 WORKS CITED…………………………………………………………..... 10 APPENDIX A: SAMPLE PROGRESS SHEET…………………………… 11 ABSTRACT This report examines the field of accounting and explains the discourse practices used within the profession. The desired purpose is to generate a background that will make the entrance into the field an easier transition. There is commonly known to be a correlation between success and communication. Knowing this, it can be said that to become successful, one must learn how to communicate effectively. The accounting profession req