PRACTICE 1

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING

A. STARTER
1. Here are some jobs and definitions. Fill in the gaps in the definitions with the words
from the box below.

Specializing studying for inspecting its accounts

Processing the records giving administrative support to inspect its
account

1. Trainee accountants
Accountants who are studying for professional examinations.
2. Bookkeepers
Administrative staff responsible for processing the records of a business’s
activities.
3. Tax accountant
An accountant specializing in a company’s tax affairs
4. Back-office manager
Person in charge of the staff responsible for giving administrative support To the
Finance department
5. Internal auditors
Employees of a company who are responsible for inspecting its accounts
6. External auditors
People employed by an outside firm of accountants and hired by a company for
inspecting its accounts
 B. LISTENING SECTION

1. Michael Rogers, a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) from the US is meeting Paul
Martens, the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of a company in Belgium. Listen to
Michael’s conversation with Mr Marten secretary. Are there any jobs mentioned
which are not included in the activities on the previous page.
a.Company Treasurer
b.Cost Accountant
c.Budget Manager
2. Now listen to the meeting. What is the reason for the meeting?
Paul Martens is interviewing Micahel Rogers for a job
3. Here are some mixed-up phrases from the conversation. Re-order them so that
they make sense.
1. in Mr moment Martens you with will be.
Mr Martens will be with you in a moment
2. have Did you a flight nice?
Did you have a nice flight?
3. coffee Would some you like?
Would you like some coffe?
4. keep Sorry you to waiting.
Sorry to keep you waiting
5. come Please in seat take and a.
Please come in and take a seat
6. Call finishing He;s just phone a.
He’s just finishing a phone call
7. To nice you meet It’s.
It’s nice to meet you
4. Now fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box

bad absolutely very know start fill fairly

1. You are absolutely right.

2. Would you like to start By telling me a little about your experience?
3. I guess you know that I studied economics in New York.
4. And then I’ll fill you in on our group.
5. Your CV is very Impressive.
6. But that’s not a bad thing.
7. We’re fairly international here now.
5. Listen again to the meeting and check your answer.