Exercise 41 [General]

Revise the following sentences so that they are written as simply and concisely as possible. Be alert for hidden verbs.

1. These procedures will provide for an improved control of inventory.

2. The history of Elliot Industrys performance, which is marginal at best, may be an indication of solvency problems that will occur in the future.

3. A number of problems have come to light that may make it necessary for us to issue an opinion that is other than unqualified.

4. I have attempted to explain the three proposed alternatives for recording the cost of the land that has been purchased.

5. It is my recommendation that New York Corporation choose to value the asset at $95,000.

6. As you are no doubt aware, in the economic environment of today, having these services available from a firm with experience is indispensable and quite valuable.

7. I am in need of improved writing skills.

8. In conclusion, I would like to state that I feel this seminar is an excellent opportunity.

9. There are several benefits that can come from attending the seminar.

10. I hope this memo will exhibit the reasons why the conference will be beneficial.

11. The benefits of this educational program will avail themselves to the corporation via language and letters which are fresh, accurate, and clear.

12. Per the discussion held with you during our recent visit, there are several control objectives within the above-mentioned cycles that need to have techniques established or refined to ensure that these objectives are met.

13. These techniques will provide for an increased understanding of the problem.

14. Enclosed please find the information you will need to make an analysis of our inventory control.

15. We hope to begin production of our new product line before the end of this year.

16. Utilization of linear models alone may lead to unnecessary limitations as to inferences that one may be able to draw from the data.

17. When executing the purchase of land, there are a number of costs incurred.

18. This method provides proper matching of expenses to revenues.