You are working at an Accounting firm as a fresh Bookkeeper and Tax preparer Internship trainee. You
Question:
You are working at an Accounting firm as a fresh Bookkeeper and Tax preparer Internship trainee. You have done the third week of training hence create a report which divides what you learned at your internship into categories:
(Details explanation required under every topic that what you have gained during the week)
DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE (- provides a description of the experience, observation, activity, reading, etc. upon which he or she is reflecting - Critically reviews existing knowledge, questions assumptions, and articulates new perspectives as a result of experience
DIRECTED TOPIC REFLECTION - Evidence that questioned or evaluated prior perceptions, actions, or beliefs about (Collaboration, Professionalism, Autonomy, etc.)
Critical reflection – Critical evaluation (questioning, examining more closely) Intern’s personal assumptions, habits, or values and their connection to the opinions or behaviors upon which the Intern trainee is reflecting in the light of other perspectives
GOAL SETTING & PLANNING - Describes short and long-term goals as well as connections between personal, academic, and career goals and how the goals support each other. Fully integrates a well-thought personal 2-4 year course plan with necessary skills and relevant resources and experiences available to support achieving academic and career success. Provides detailed information on how resources and experiences will develop specific skills and knowledge in academic and career field
Following duties during the week of Internship.
- Learn payroll tax accounting by pay period, monthly, and annual
- Learn bank statement reconciliation process on a daily and monthly basis through the utilization of online banking software.
- Understand how generally accepted accounting principles and practices are integrated into the day-to-day practical business enterprise environment.
- Learn GST /HST preparation & Filing with the help of QB software.
- Assist with gathering backup support and preparing Journal Entries.
- Assist in performing account reconciliations.
Auditing An International Approach
ISBN: 978-0071051415
6th edition
Authors: Wally J. Smieliauskas, Kathryn Bewley