ACCTN583-23G (NET)

Professional Internship

20 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Pei-Chi Kelly Hsiao

Pei-Chi Kelly Hsiao
6767
MSB.3.20
See Moodle
pei-chikelly.hsiao@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: maxine.hayward@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper is a part of Stage 3 in the MPAcct programme where students undertake a professional internship within an accounting workplace environment. Similar to the research project paper, the rationale for this internship paper is that students will be able to apply their knowledge and learning in a real life situation.
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How this paper will be taught

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This is a NET paper.

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Required Readings

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Accounting for Sustainability (A4S). (n.d.). Transforming the Profession - The Future of Accountancy. Available at: https://www.accountingforsustainability.org/en/about-us/our-networks/abn/transforming-the-profession-the-future-of-accountancy.html

Covaleski, M. A., Earley, C. E., & Zehms, K. M. (2021). The lived reality of public accounting interns. Journal of Accounting Education, 56, 100743.

Dolce, V., Emanuel, F., Cisi, M., & Ghislieri, C. (2020). The soft skills of accounting graduates: perceptions versus expectations. Accounting Education, 29, 57-76.

Lawrence, P. (2023). 3 trends that will reshape accounting and finance in 2023. Available at: https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2023/mar/3-trends-reshape-accounting-finance-2023.html

Nielsen, S. (2018). Reflections on the applicability of business analytics for management accounting – and future perspectives for the accountant. Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, 14, 167-187.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Undertake a professional internship that enables students to learn about professional practice in the accounting sector
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  • Evaluate and critically analyse accounting concepts and application in practice through two research projects
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  • Consider their experiences by writing an industry workplace evaluation report that requires them to critically evaluate their learning and performance in the accounting firm/organisation
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Research Projects: Report 1
26 Nov 2023
9:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Research Projects: Report 2
10 Dec 2023
9:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Reflective Journal
17 Dec 2023
9:00 PM
35
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Industry Workplace Performance Evaluation
17 Dec 2023
9:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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