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The Importance of Listening Skills in Tax Preparation
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The CPA Journal
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September 1, 2008
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Copyright informationCopyright New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Sep 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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To a tax practitioner, the ability to listen effectively may be an overlooked skill that is more important than writing or speaking. Listening carefully to a client is critical in order that a tax issue is properly defined and the subsequent application of the tax law is correct. It would not be unusual for a tax practitioner to spend more time listening to clients than either writing or speaking to them.
Before one can remedy any specific listening problems, one needs to determine the barriers to effective communication. What prevents tax professionals from listening effectively? What is the cause of poor listening?
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