ACCOUNTING WORK PLACEMENT
ACC3AWP
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The practicum programme has been developed to allow students to extend their formal academic learning beyond the classroom. It aims to provide students with a "capstone" experience for final year Accounting students, which means that it allows students to bring their learning from University into the work place and test out their knowledge in a "real world" job. It brings together the expertise of industry partners and La Trobe University staff for the benefit of the student's professional development.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bob Cornick
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: ACC2CAD & ACC2CRE & ACC3TAX
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: BAcc students must have completed 240 CP. Approved double degree students must have completed 360 CP. Student may be concurrently enrolled in ACC2CAD and ACC2CRE at application.Students who do not meet requirements may be accepted at the discretion of Subject Coordinator.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an ability to apply disciplinary specific knowledge to the workplace.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Demonstrate an ability to interpret data/reports appropriate to the professional context and analyse and creatively solve complex accounting and business problems.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Engage in independent and reflective learning.
- Activities:
- Students will consolidate their learning from the project undertaken via a document reflecting upon specified elements of their practicum experience.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Illustrate an ability to interact effectively in the professional context with people from different backgrounds who possess a wide variety of skills sets.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Present an effective oral business presentation.
- Activities:
- Students will develop skills in presenting report findings via a formal business presentation to peers and industry partners.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
06. Provide evidence of your ability to write appropriately for a variety of professional and academic contexts.
- Activities:
- Students will acquire skills in the practical application of knowledge and team work gained from their degree course while undertaking supervised work in a real business environment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
Bendigo, 2016, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate Ashman
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 06 - 07
Two 4.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Please check subject learning guide for Timetable arrangements. A mixture of seminar and supervisor consultation will be scheduled. Plus all students will complete practicum equal to 90 hours minimum"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000 word reflective report | 20 | 03 | |
| one 10-15 minute oral business presentation | 20 | 05 | |
| one 3,000 word business report | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bob Cornick
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Two 4.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000 word reflective report | 20 | 03 | |
| one 10-15 minute oral business presentation | 20 | 05 | |
| one 3,000 word business report | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 46-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: limited student placements available VIA SELECTION PROCESS- PRE-REQUISITE SUBJECTS, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM, RESUME AND INTERVIEW.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bob Cornick
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 46 - 50
Two 1.0 days seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
"students will complete a practicum equal to 90 hours minimum"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000 word reflective report | 20 | 03 | |
| one 10-15 minute oral business presentation | 20 | 05 | |
| one 3,000 word business report | 60 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |