
Every profession and trade has its own jargon … Accounting is no different. We will be uploading our own reference guide for this. But until then Microsoft’s website has a list of common accounting terminology in relatively simple English. In the meantime, we came across this tongue-in-cheek insight into your accountant’s world … What does your accountant REALLY mean when he says …. ENJOY!
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When he says … |
Translates to … |
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I’ll look into this for you. |
I haven’t even read your letter. |
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I am looking into the matter as a matter of urgency. |
I am looking in the rubbish bin for your letter. |
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I am reviewing this. |
I need another month to think of an excuse. |
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I will look into the problem. |
Give me a couple of weeks and hopefully you will have forgotten about the whole thing. |
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I will let you know soon. |
Once I have some idea of what we’re talking about, I’ll let you know. |
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Please give me your interpretation. |
I have already made my decision, so your opinion is not worth anything. |
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I am looking into the matter. |
I haven’t even heard of it. |
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I am aware of the situation. |
I have lost the file. |
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Let’s discuss this further. |
I’ll meet you down at the pub. |