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Provides
in-depth application and reinforcement of accounting and employability
principles in an actual job setting. Allows the
student to become involved in intensive on-the-job accounting applications that
require full-time concentration, practice, and follow through. Topics include: appropriate work habits, acceptable job
performance, application of accounting knowledge and skills, interpersonal
relations, and progressive productivity.
The full-time accounting internship is implemented through the use of
written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, weekly
documentation or seminars and/or other projects as required by the instructor.
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Appropriate Work Habits |
Class |
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Acceptable Job Performance |
D. Lab |
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Application of Accounting
Knowledge and Skills |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
36 |
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Interpersonal Relations |
Credit |
12 |
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Progressive Productivity |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: All non-elective courses required for
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Course Guide
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Competency |
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APPROPRIATE WORK HABITS |
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Exemplify
dependable work behavior |
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Exemplify
punctual habits. |
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Control
emotions. |
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Demonstrate
honesty. |
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Exemplify
pride and loyalty. |
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Demonstrate
the ability to handle pressure and tension. |
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Follow
safety and health rules. |
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Operate
equipment correctly. |
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Maintain
a clean and orderly work area. |
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Exemplify
personal hygiene and cleanliness. |
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Report unsafe and broken equipment. |
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ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE |
0 |
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Personal
skills |
Follow
rules and regulations. |
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Perform
assignments in accurate and timely manner. |
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Assume
responsibility for decisions and actions. |
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Initiate
problem solving skills. |
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Personal knowledge |
Relate knowledge of daily
and monthly duties required on the job. |
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APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
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Processing entries |
Record
daily, weekly, and monthly transactions. |
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Record entries in
appropriate ledgers |
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Report preparation |
Prepare appropriate daily,
weekly, and monthly accounting reports. |
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Equipment use |
Perform duties using the
typewriter, calculator and/or the microcomputer. |
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INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
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72 |
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Work relationships |
Initiate productive work activities
with others. |
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Generate appropriate job-oriented
questions. |
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Interpret written
communication. |
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Use job-related
terminology in communication. |
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Prepare legible written
communications. |
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Follow written and oral
directions. |
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Locate information in
order to complete task. |
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PROGRESSIVE PRODUCTIVITY
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Perform assignments in an
accurate and timely manner. |
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Perform assignments in an
increasing level of difficulty. |
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Demonstrate
confidentiality. |
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Initiate self-motivation
and positive behavior. |
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Display flexibility and
adaptability while coping with the rapidly changing office in the business
world. |
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Participate in company
orientation and meetings. |
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Maintain appearance in
compliance with company standards. |
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Demonstrate a willingness
to learn. |
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Interpersonal skills |
Demonstrate professional
interaction with peers, clients, staff, and instructors. |
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Demonstrate appropriate
telephone etiquette. |
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Suggested Resources
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The Demming
Management Method, Mary Walton, 1986.
A Primer
on Organizational Behavior, James Bowditch, 1997.
Armine, H., et al. (1982). Manufacturing organization and management.
Organization
policy and procedures manual.
Organization
standards of conduct.
Yoder, D., & Standohar, P. (1982). Personnel management
and industrial relations.