Accounting Report Generation, Tackling Exercises and Answering

Accounting report generation, tackling exercises and answering exams is vital, especially when testing the competency of each student. The accounting profession is a demanding course and requires accuracy in the presentation of information: almost all skills taught in class are implemented directly in the field. This analysis presents some findings in favor of three integral exams-based learning methodologies. The ideas are extracted from chapter twelve of "Effective Writing: A Handbook for Accountants" as written by May and May (2012). The first section focuses on essay exams, which may be handwritten, or in computer-generated documents whilst appreciating the importance of cognitive reasoning in responding to essay exams. The second section- professional exam- attempts to expose a handler into real accounting situations. In most cases, the handler will tackle similar assignments as those in a real company in the form of reports.

Main ideas

Essay Exam

This chapter commences with a clear identification of essay exams with three subcategories. The authors have provided a concise analysis on the process of taking a professional exam with a clarified guidance on how to pass them. During preparation, the authors have emphasized on the importance of brainstorming before writing. The handler is then obliged to prepare decisive short notes, which will be applied when presenting their arguments. This section largely supports the use of group work to enhance peer-to-peer learning methodologies. The second subsection explains the process of taking an exam and emphasizes on the critical use of cognition when answering an exam. The authors emphasize on the importance of time management and proper generation of ideas. Individuals undertaking exams must proofread their work in order to enhance the quality of their essays. Some characteristics of good essays as identified by the authors include the proper development of ideas, the existence of a good thesis statement, free from grammatical errors, free from mismatch (wrong answer).

Professional Exam

The chapter also discusses on the nature of professional certification exams. The study advocated in this section relates to a critical analysis of North CPA. The handler is expected to respond to two main requirements by identifying the methods that make Tyler a professional auditor. The other requirement offers a critical analysis on factors that North should consider when using Tyler's work (May & Gordon, 2012, p. 213). The two requirements are typical requirements of any other person seeking to undertake professional exams. The chapter instills a concept of research methods as a possible learning protocol. In this case, one is expected to assume full responsibility of the accounting department when conducting auditing systems, professional accounting document orientation, organization reports, and development and expression of information. The handler is expected to orient clear, concise, distinctive and reports, which are free of grammatical errors. Proper time management skills are essential in any professional environment. The reports should have concise thesis statements written to address the board of executives. Other considerations include the body and the conclusion.

Exercises

The chapter has also specified potential exercises to be tackled in full filling essay exam and professional exam requirements. Exercises are short case studies in which the handler is expected to respond in a scholarly manner. The chapter has further specified auditing and tax systems as categorical subsections that the handler must consider. In each subsection, the handler is expected to provide a decisive essay examining the background, definition, history, effects and a consequential recommendation. The responsive essays should have a concise thesis statement.

Five or more ideas or concepts that will help the author become a better communicator