Appleman's writing course approved for accounting CE credits

Montville, NJ, Nov. 5 – New Jersey accountants can learn to write better and earn continuing education credits by enrolling in a new course, "Steps to Successful Business Writing for Accounting Professionals." The course is taught by Jack E. Appleman, prominent writing instructor and author of "10 Steps to Successful Business Writing" (ASTD Press).

Appleman, president of SG Communications (www.sgwriting.com) in Montville, N.J, developed the course to meet what industry experts identified as one of the most pressing needs for accounting professionals—to improve business writing skills. In his interactive class, he leads participants through a series of challenging writing exercises, stressing steps such as being clear and concise, grabbing attention, writing with rhythm to hold readers, organizing to promote understanding, and editing to improve the final product. Appleman also explains how to convey complex financial information in simple terms.

"Accountants who write better work more productively," said Appleman. "And the good news is that business writing is a learned skill that everyone—including accounting professionals--can significantly improve by following simple techniques."

A 25-year communication specialist, Appleman has helped thousands of employees at all levels write more productively by demonstrating the power of simplicity, clarity and organization. He has conducted workshops and one-on-one coaching for a wide array of industries, ranging from financial services and banking to consumer electronics and engineering.

The CE-credit course is offered on site to companies and organizations and can be combined with one-on-one writing coaching. To find out more, call 973.263.5455 (jack@sgwriting.com).

About SG Communications

SG Communications, LLC (www.sgwriting.com), with offices in Montville, N.J., is an approved sponsor for accounting continuing education in New Jersey, founded in 2001 by Jack E. Appleman, corporate writing instructor and coach. Appleman speaks frequently on communication skills and has written hundreds of articles in addition to his book, “10 Steps to Successfully Business Writing” (ASTD Press). He also teaches writing and communication courses at Farleigh Dickinson University and William Paterson University. He received his Certified Business Communicator certification from the Business Marketing Association and serves on the Board of the Northern New Jersey chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.

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