ACC 290 - Internship in Accounting

3 Credits, 9 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 9 lab periods
Supervised internship in an accounting workplace. Includes experiences supervised by a professional in the field.

Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to apply academic-specific and cumulative knowledge acquired in the student’s major in a workplace setting

Outline:

Observing and Performing Accounting Related Activities
1. Observe accounting activities in relation to learned concepts
2. Apply the learned concepts in the workplace environment
3. Prepare and process accounting or tax related information
Performing Professional Management Skills
1. Prioritize tasks
2. Find realistic solutions
3. Meet deadlines
Teamwork
1. Identify teamwork concepts
2. Apply teamwork concepts to accomplish objectives
Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills
1. Analyze data and evaluate approach to problems
2. Leadership-synthesize and offer solutions to accounting problems
3. Develop Soft Skills
Interpersonal Communication in a Business Environment
1. Oral communication
2. Written communication
3. Email etiquette
4. Telephone etiquette