Numbers to Words: A Must for Financial Writing
Amounts on financial documents are often written out in words to prevent alteration. For example, 1234 becomes ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR.
Why write it out
- Words are hard to tamper with, making documents safer
- Bilingual amount references on contracts are more standard
- Invoices and checks often require written amounts by law
Common pitfalls
Watch the pronunciation of zero, how to handle decimal places, and the placement of 'and' in English amounts.
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