One of the most engaging features of the Berkshire Hathaway annual letter is Warren Buffett’s ability to transform difficult and obscure accounting vernacular into a simple and understandable communication to shareholders.

He explains that he developed his congenial writing style in the early days of Berkshire’s history to keep partners such as his sister — whom he admits was financially illiterate — informed about how their investments were doing...

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