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The document discusses the importance of internships in accounting for student development, highlighting the gap between student expectations and actual experiences. It emphasizes the need for better-structured programs and collaboration among colleges, employers, and internship providers to enhance learning outcomes. The study aims to benefit various stakeholders, including students, academic institutions, instructors, and policymakers, by improving internship effectiveness and preparing students for the workforce.

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The document discusses the importance of internships in accounting for student development, highlighting the gap between student expectations and actual experiences. It emphasizes the need for better-structured programs and collaboration among colleges, employers, and internship providers to enhance learning outcomes. The study aims to benefit various stakeholders, including students, academic institutions, instructors, and policymakers, by improving internship effectiveness and preparing students for the workforce.

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SYNTHESIS OF THE STATE OF THE ART

Internships in accounting are important for students' overall development, giving them
the chance to learn by doing and applying what they’ve learned in class to real-world situations.
These experiences help students build skills, gain confidence, and grow professionally with
guidance from supervisors. However, there is often a gap between what students expect from
internships and what they actually experience, showing the need for better alignment to
support career development.

While internships provide valuable learning opportunities, many students find that the
reality of their work doesn’t always match their expectations. How much guidance and support
students get can greatly affect how much they learn. Interns who receive good help usually
develop both technical skills and important soft skills like teamwork and communication. But
not all internships are the same, and some students may end up doing simple tasks that don’t
help them grow, showing the need for better-structured programs.

In the end, internships are important for helping students make career decisions and
improve their skills. To make these experiences more helpful, colleges, employers, and
internship providers need to work together to make sure expectations are clear, support is
strong, and the programs are well-organized. This will better prepare students for the working
world.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study was conceptualized with the belief that results could be beneficial to the

following:

Accounting Students. This study will provide accounting students of Naga College

Foundation, Inc. understand the role of internship programs and the accounting profession

making them equipped and career-ready individuals. It will reinforce their way of learning

through experience and application of theoretical knowledge in the workplace setting. By


engaging in tasks such as bookkeeping, payroll processing, and tax preparation, students can

strengthen their technical skills and readiness for future professional roles.

Academe. The study’s results can guide Naga College Foundation, Inc. in improving its

internship programs. By offering better-structured training aligned with the needs of students

and the accounting profession, the institution can produce more skilled and competitive

graduates. Pre-internship workshops focusing on practical skills, conducted in partnership with

the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), will further enhance student preparation.

Accounting Instructors. This study will provide accounting instructors with insights as to

how students apply theoretical knowledge to practical experiences, hence, it will enable them

to design more comprehensive and relevant course materials. By incorporating internship-

related activities, assignments, and discussions into their courses, instructors can better

prepare students for the demands of the accounting profession and facilitate their transition

into the workforce.

School and Professional Accounting Organizations. This study highlights the importance

of internships in accounting education. It can help organizations like JPIA and Naga College

Foundation, Inc. promote effective training programs, ensuring future accountants have the

necessary skills and values to contribute positively to the profession and society. Advocacy for

well-structured internships will strengthen the ethical and technical competencies of

accounting graduates.
Policy Makers or Regulators. This research can help in crafting guidelines and standards

for policymakers like the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), studying the effectiveness of

internship programs is crucial for decision- making, at the same can influence the development

of policies that support and regulate internships, ensuring alignment with educational goals and

industry needs.

Employers. The study’s importance lies in its potential to enhance the efficiency of the

accounting student's internship program, which will produce more capable and skilled future

workers. Through an analysis of the advantages of existing internship programs, employers can

benefit from an enhanced set of potential employees who are more prepared for the

professional world.

Future Researchers. Future researchers will be able to broaden and improve upon the

conducted studies about the effectiveness of internships for accounting students. It provides

valuable information that can be expanded to explore new ways to improve internship

programs for accounting students at Naga College Foundation, Inc. and beyond.

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