NABTEB English Language 2022 Theory — Question 1

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Dear Precious, How are you, friend? How is your family? I hope you are all fine. And your unborn brother Daniel, how is he? It's been a while since we heard from each other. How are you coping with the new environment you now find yourself? I watched your presentation on TV and it was superb. It's heartwarming to see your essay on the impact of information technology on teenagers. I am hoping to participate in the essay competition next year. The last time we met we hardly talked concerning our career. It was in the Christmas time if you remember and it was full of festivities galore. Nevertheless I have taken my time to intimate you with my career and how it will interest you to know that I am now on the path to my destiny. Ever since I entered into a bank for the first time I have always told my mum that I would love to be like the bankers. Their amazing and comportment have really inspired me, to talk more of the serene and organized environment that surrounds their working activities. On getting to the marketing department, I was enthralled at how bankers in that section had to lure customers to open accounts, save, receive money and do some business transactions in the bank. On sharing my experience with my teacher, he had to enlighten me more, particularly on the differences between a banker and an accountant, and when he was through lecturing me on the two, I settled for the latter, accountant. Besides, what led me to decide on becoming a chartered accountant is that one of the school's alumni, Mrs. Bamigbade, a chartered accountant talked at length on career choice. Her personality as a chartered accountant really inspired me. Let me enlighten you a bit on what accounting entails. I know you could find it boring but you should kindly read this part. Accounting is defined as the simplifying, interpreting, measuring, communicating and recording of financial activities so that users can make decisions. Some characteristics of good account information include timeliness, reliability, verifiability, relevance, comparability and comprehensiveness. I decided to write out what accounting entails so that you would know that I am serious about becoming a chartered accountant. Now to the benefits of accounting to my country. Accounting helps customers to know the state of their banking through the bank statement of account sent to them at the end of the month. Accounting shows purchases and sales made within a given period. A good book-keeping practice enables one to ascertain the profit or loss made during a trading period; it facilitates inter-firm comparison. It also helps shareholders buy shares of a company. Corruption in Nigeria can be curbed when there is accountability in every sector of the country's economy. This is why I want to be an accountant, to check corrupt practices and to ensure accountability. I hope you have seen the reasons why I chose this career and its benefits to my country. My regards to everyone over there, especially little Daniel. I hope to see you during the long vac. Good bye and God bless. Yours sincerely, Gladys.