Standard

ACC 107 – Full-Time Accounting Internship

Course Description:

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, required weekly seminars, and a required student project.

Competency Areas:		Hours:
Appropriate Work Habits		Class	0
Acceptable Job Performance		D. Lab	0
Application of Accounting Knowledge and Skills		P. Lab/O.B.I.	36
Interpersonal Relations		Credit	12
Progressive Productivity
Prerequisite:	All non-elective courses required for program completion
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency		After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
			Class	D. Lab	P. Lab/ O.B.I.
APPROPRIATE WORK HABITS			0	0	72
Personal conduct		Exemplify dependable work behavior
		Exemplify punctual habits.
		Control emotions.
		Demonstrate honesty.
		Exemplify pride and loyalty.
		Demonstrate the ability to handle pressure and tension.
Environment		Follow safety and health rules.
		Operate equipment correctly.
		Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
		Exemplify personal hygiene and cleanliness.
		Report unsafe and broken equipment.
ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE			0	0	72
Personal skills	Follow rules and regulations.
	Perform assignments in accurate and timely manner.
	Assume responsibility for decisions and actions.
	Initiate problem solving skills.
Personal knowledge		Relate knowledge of daily and monthly duties required on the job.
APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS			0	0	72
Processing entries		Record daily, weekly, and monthly transactions.
		Record entries in appropriate ledgers
Report preparation		Prepare appropriate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports.
Equipment use		Perform duties using the typewriter, calculator and/or the microcomputer.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS			0	0	72
Work relationships		Initiate productive work activities with others.
		Demonstrate a respectful, supportive, and empathetic attitude toward others.
		Initiate procedures and assistance for others when necessary.
Communicating on the job		Generate appropriate job-oriented questions.
		Interpret written communication.
		Use job-related terminology in communication.
		Prepare legible written communications.
		Follow written and oral directions.
		Locate information in order to complete task.
PROGRESSIVE PRODUCTIVITY			0	0	72
Quality of performance		Perform assignments in an accurate and timely manner.
		Perform assignments in an increasing level of difficulty.
		Demonstrate confidentiality.
		Initiate self-motivation and positive behavior.
		Display flexibility and adaptability while coping with the rapidly changing office in the business world.
Performance maintenance		Participate in company orientation and meetings.
		Maintain appearance in compliance with company standards.
		Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Interpersonal skills		Demonstrate professional interaction with peers, clients, staff, and instructors.
		Demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette.

Suggested Resources

Appropriate accounting reference materials.

Armine, H., et al. (1982). Manufacturing organization and management. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Organization policy and procedures manual.

Organization standards of conduct.

Yoder, D., & Standohar, P. (1982). Personnel management and industrial relations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.