Accounting Practicum (ACCT 361 and 362)

"Accounting Practicums" are designed to provide hands-on experience with accounting practitioners. They will provide an opportunity for students to relate the theories and concepts learned in their business and accounting classes to actual practice in an organizational setting. Students are supervised by organizational managers. Although most placements are in the West Michigan area, they can be arranged in any other location. Students will work in public, industrial or not-for-profit accounting positions in the field, and will participate in weekly on-line discussions. Other requirements include maintaining an analytical journal and writing a final summary paper. Our goal is to have every accounting major enter the work force with some "real world" experience. Our graduates are highly sought after by recruiters as a result of these placements. Many receive offers from their internship provider.
Prerequisites: a minimum of eight hours in accounting and permission of the instructor. Accounting 362 is a continuation of Accounting 361. Enrollment is limited to the successful completion of ACCT 361.