Accounting Internship Preparation (11572.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Intensive |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is designed to assist accounting students obtain internships by developing a range of professional and technical skills. Substantial evidence suggests many financial services firms view interns as expensive and risky propositions, requiring significant effort and cost to bring them 'up to speed'. The unit aims to reduce this cost and effort for prospective employers, leading to enhanced opportunities for students.
Note: Strict participation and dress rules apply. Students must commit to attend and participate all day, every day the unit runs. Students must also commit to dress in a manner appropriate for a professional services firm.
1. Demonstrate a level of networking skills appropriate for a graduate in a professional services firm;
2. Effectively communicate technical material to stakeholders with varying levels of comprehension of financial literacy;
3. Develop a comprehensive application for a graduate position in a professional services firm;
4. Develop and demonstrate interview techniques suitable for a graduate position in a professional services firm; and
5. Demonstrate, over a sustained period, standards of communication and etiquette, appropriate for a professional services firm.
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
MGB301 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting);
MGB305 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance;
MGB001 Bachelor of Accounting.
Spreadsheets - an ability to incorporate a variety of tools in preparing and interpreting spreadsheets.
Note: Strict participation and dress rules apply. Students must commit to attend and participate all day, every day the unit runs. Students must also commit to dress in a manner appropriate for a professional services firm.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a level of networking skills appropriate for a graduate in a professional services firm;
2. Effectively communicate technical material to stakeholders with varying levels of comprehension of financial literacy;
3. Develop a comprehensive application for a graduate position in a professional services firm;
4. Develop and demonstrate interview techniques suitable for a graduate position in a professional services firm; and
5. Demonstrate, over a sustained period, standards of communication and etiquette, appropriate for a professional services firm.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Must have passed 24 credit points.Corequisites
This unit is only available to students in the following courses:MGB301 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting);
MGB305 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance;
MGB001 Bachelor of Accounting.
Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Financial accounting - ability to journalise a range of transactions commonly found in small companies and sole traders.Spreadsheets - an ability to incorporate a variety of tools in preparing and interpreting spreadsheets.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 30 May 2023 | Intensive | Dr David Carter |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | Intensive | Dr David Carter |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
There is no set text for this unit.
There will be various readings in the unit that will be released on an 'as necessary' basis.
We will look at sections of Gill, M. (2009) Accountant's Truth: Knowledge and Ethics in the Financial World Oxford, Oxford University Press. This is available as an e-book, online through the university library.
Participation requirements
It is expected that participants attend each class that is scheduled, given the intensive nature of the teaching in the unit.
Required IT skills
Simple research, accounting and word-processing skills.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
