Standard

ACC 108 - Half-Time Accounting Internship

Course Description

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 two required seminars.

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.	18
Interpersonal Relations		Credit	6
Development of 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	35
	Demonstrate appropriate work habits such as attendance, punctuality, and attitude.
Interpersonal relations and personal characteristics	Exhibit honesty, integrity, and ability to work with others.
	Present a business-like appearance.
	Maintain neat work area.
ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE		0	0	35
Knowledge of job	Demonstrate skills and knowledge expected of an accounting assistant at the job-entry level.
Job performance skills	Exhibit decision-making skills and plan work in a logical manner.
	Meet deadlines and work under pressure.
	Follow a job through to its completion.
	Demonstrate ability to adapt to new conditions and learn quickly.
APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS		0	0	40
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	35
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.
Communication	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.
Job opportunities	Attend a seminar and be able to identify job opportunities.
Job search techniques	Prepare a job search portfolio.
DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY		0	0	35
Standards of work	Meet standards of accuracy and neatness. Meet standards of volume of work expected.

Suggested Resources

Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.

Reference

Appropriate accounting reference materials.

Books

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.