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ACCOUNTING-FIRM-MANAGEMENT4 MIN READ

BLUF Client Updates

Use BLUF to write concise, action-oriented client and partner updates.

Recall What four pieces should a firm-management BLUF usually include? Think status, owner, deadline, ask. Status, owner, deadline, and required action. This lets a partner or client know what matters before reading the supporting detail. Compare Which update is easier to act on? Use the BLUF update. The second line lets the reader decide or act without hunting through history. Objection What if the history is complicated? The history matters, so I need to explain it first. A partner asks why a client deliverable is blocked. Your line Start with the current decision, then add history under 'Context' if the…

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