Standard
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ACC 108 –
Half-Time Accounting Internship
Introduces the application and reinforcement of
accounting and employability principles in an actual job setting. Acquaints the student with realistic work situations
and provides insights into accounting applications on the job. Topics include:
appropriate work habits, acceptable job performance, application of accounting
knowledge and skills, interpersonal relations, and development of productivity.
The half-time accounting internship is implemented through the use of written
individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and 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. |
18 |
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Interpersonal Relations |
Credit |
6 |
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Development of
Productivity |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: All non-elective courses required for
program completion. |
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Course Guide
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Competency |
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completing this section, the student will: |
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APPROPRIATE WORK HABITS |
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Demonstrate appropriate
work habits such as attendance, punctuality, and attitude. |
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Interpersonal relations
and personal characteristics |
Exhibit
honesty, integrity, and ability to work with others. |
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Maintain neat work area. |
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ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE
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35 |
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Knowledge of job |
Demonstrate skills and
knowledge expected of an accounting assistant at the job-entry level. |
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Job performance skills |
Exhibit decision-making
skills and plan work in a logical manner. |
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Meet deadlines and work
under pressure. |
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Follow a job through to
its completion. |
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Demonstrate ability to
adapt to new conditions and learn quickly. |
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APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS
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40 |
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Processing entries |
Record
daily, weekly, and monthly transactions. 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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35 |
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Work relationships |
Initiate productive work
activities with others. |
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Demonstrate a respectful,
supportive, and empathetic attitude toward others. |
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Initiate procedures and
assistance for others when necessary. |
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Communication |
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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Job opportunities |
Attend a seminar and be
able to identify job opportunities. |
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Job search techniques |
Prepare a job search
portfolio. |
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DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY
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35 |
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Standards of work |
Meet standards of accuracy
and neatness. Meet standards of volume
of work expected. |
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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.