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This document provides information about an accounting internship. It defines accounting as identifying, measuring, and communicating financial information about an entity. The course objective is to familiarize students with academic and career opportunities in accounting. The internship is 2.5 months long, 272 hours spent at a company with a maximum of 3 students. Students will develop skills in time management, accounting software, communication, problem solving, and understanding accounting rules and procedures. Pros are hands-on experience and working with different teams, while cons are interns are not equal staff and may do menial tasks instead of practicing their specialty.
Introduction to the accounting internship by Elaheh Ebrahimi with an outline of discussion points.
Definition of accounting focusing on identifying, measuring, and communicating financial information.
Course objectives aimed at career readiness, practical experience, and enhancing knowledge about the accounting field.
Duration of the internship is 2.5 months, totaling 272 hours at the company, involving a maximum of 3 students.
Course syllabus includes time management, accounting software skills, and interpersonal skills development.
Pros include hands-on experience and networking, while cons highlight perceptions and menial task assignments.







