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ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep

The full ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills study text by syllabus area, with practice, flashcards and timed mocks.

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Prepare for ATSWA Part I paper 1.4 (Communication Skills) on the current syllabus. Study each syllabus area in plain English with worked Nigerian examples, then practise multiple-choice, fill-in and written questions, review flashcards and sit timed mock exams. Skillnaija is not affiliated with or endorsed by ICAN or the Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa (ABWA), which runs the ATSWA scheme.

Accounting technicians spend much of the day communicating: querying an invoice, explaining a variance to a manager, calming an angry customer or sitting in a meeting with staff representatives. This chapter gives you the vocabulary examiners test in Section A (encoder, channel, feedback, lateral communication, grapevine) and the theory behind Section C questions on barriers, conflict and industrial relations.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 3 lessons

  1. Communication systems, models and networks18 min
  2. Language skills and grammar18 min
  3. Comprehension, writing and workplace communication21 min

Frequently asked questions

Is ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep free?

Most Skillnaija courses can be started free with a free account: your first two courses are free to start, then one new course each month. Some courses are paid; the course page in the app shows whether ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep is one, and its price, before you pay. You can also buy any course on its own for twelve months, or open every course with the All-Access Pass. Certificates are never sold: you earn one by passing the course's project.

How long does ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep take to complete?

4 weeks · ~3 hrs/week. There are 3 lessons, about 1 hour of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep?

Professional exam. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep?

You will build practical skills in Grammar and usage, Comprehension and summary, Letters, memos and reports, Minutes and meetings, Oral and business communication. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for ATSWA 1.4 Communication Skills: Exam Prep?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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