ACC 293V - Accounting Internship

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

hour seminar per week for one semester. Forty hours of work experience per credit. If taken as a three-credit course, then 0 hours work experience per week for a maximum of 2 weeks. Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of any Accounting program Certificate of Competence or higher level certificate/degree, or consent of program coordinator or instructor. Comment: ACC 23V is repeatable for a maximum of nine credits, however, only three credits may be applied towards the fulfillment of the AS Accounting degree requirements. Letter grade only. May not be audited. May not be taken credit/no credit. ACC 293V integrates classroom learning with supervised practical experience. The course offers the opportunity to develop workplace soft skills as well as technical skills. Through a partnership between the employer and the college, students get practical on-the-job training while earning credits towards their Accounting degree (or certificate). The classroom portion of ACC 293V covers goal-setting, letter writing, creation of a professional resume, proper etiquette for job interviews, and other career related topics. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: Describe the interpersonal and technical skills required for the accounting field. Identify the personal qualities, attitudes, and work habits required in the accounting field. Clarify his or her career goals and aspirations. Perform activities in the cooperative work area involving such areas as routine tasks, problem or crisis situations, creative suggestions or initiatives, personal development, work attitudes and other competencies as determined by the instructor. Write professional résumés and cover letters appropriate to potential job openings. Present himself or herself professionally during interviews. Maintain a detailed time record summarized by task category. Demonstrate the proficiency in overall work competencies, such as analyzing or describing the job assignment in relationship to principles, concepts or procedures covered in the Accounting program. Demonstrate practical work place experience and relate that experience to the Accounting field. Communicate clearly, and meet industry standards for the Accounting field in workplace ethics, behavior, team work and interpersonal relations skills. Identify the personal qualities, work habits, and attitudes that lead to genuine success in the work place. Write an essay demonstrating overall competency, such as analyzing or describing the student's job in terms of the organization and its relationship to principles, concepts or procedures covered in the Accounting field. Explain the importance of lifelong learning in the constantly changing Accounting field.

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1.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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