FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（３１）

Skit

How did you find the tasks related to the consolidated financial statements?

I came to realize that closing the books means more than just totaling numbers.
I think it's important to view accounting as a tool for effectively managing the business.

You make a valid observation.
It involves thinking about and proposing business strategies.

Also, consolidating individual reports into combined financial statements was a genuine challenge for me.
I learned a lot from the staff in the overseas offices.

Did you communicate with them effectively?

We had some challenging exchanges, but I believe we managed to deepen our mutual trust.

That's reassuring.
Now, let's dedicate ourselves to preparing presentation materials for next month's shareholders' meeting. 

Words and phrases

total: 集計する。合計する。
observation: 観察
genuine: 純粋な。本当の。
mutual: お互いの。相互の。
reassuring: 安心させる。
dedicate oneself to ～: ～に注力する。～に専念する。

Business of the phrase

I came to realize that closing the books means more than just totaling numbers.
come to realize: 認識するようになる。（またはhave come to realize）

ボランティア活動から得られる深い満足感を実感するようになりました。
I've come to realize the profound satisfaction that comes from volunteer work.

仕事と私生活のバランスの大切さを認識するようになりました。
I came to realize the importance of work-life balance.

Alternative expressions

come to realizeの違う表現

I discovered that finalizing the accounts isn't just about gathering numbers.

It became clear to me that closing the books goes beyond putting together figures. 

Upgrade your communication skills

テーマ：業務全体の感想を述べる

I believe that creating consolidated financial statements contributes to preventing fraud.
The process serves as a deterrent and increases the likelihood of detecting fraud at an early stage.

fraud: 不正
deterrent: 抑止力

There's a potential advantage in dealing with financial institutions.
If we enhance the group's financial transparency, it should be easier for banks to assess our actual situation.