Collection of skills of students of the Faculty of Accounting, Dai Nam University after an intensive internship

“Skills” is a phrase that students are interested in searching for and cultivating for themselves before graduating. In addition, employers always want to find candidates who not only have professional knowledge but also are proficient in soft skills related to the job.

The internship at the Accounting Department of Dai Nam University will help students equip themselves with “all the necessary” skills to start their own careers. This collection of skills includes:

1. Teamwork and independent problem solving skills

Before entering the intensive internship phase, students will work together in groups on the same set of documents assigned by the lecturer to run financial reports and accounting books. During this phase, the lecturer will be the one to provide detailed and specific instructions on how to work.

Upon completion, students will move on to the independent work phase under the guidance of the instructor. Each student will complete a business report on the accounting software or on Excel of their choice.

1. Outstanding Excel skills

The Robert Half Report on Benchmarking the Accounting and Finance Function found that 63% of US companies consider Excel an important accounting tool.

At the Faculty of Accounting - Dai Nam University, students are applied Excel in learning accounting from the first year until the final year, all students must make financial reports on Excel and design books on this application. It can be affirmed that Excel is an advantage that students of the Faculty of Accounting - Dai Nam University have after completing the course.

1. Skills to search for information and update specialized knowledge

Compliance with the law and professional ethics is an important requirement for all accountants. It can be said that the law in the accounting industry affects the fate of accountants.

The legal system in accounting is not only broad but also constantly changing to suit the economic situation of the country. Accountants not only need to grasp legal documents on accounting and tax but also need to understand legal documents related to the industry such as: Enterprise Law, Insurance Law, Investment Law, Labor Law, Securities Law, Commercial Law, etc.

After the intensive internship, most students know how to access information and update knowledge suitable to the specific characteristics of the business to complete personal reports.

1. Communication and presentation skills

In a business, the accounting department plays a vital role, connecting with other departments in the business to maintain the operation of production and business activities. Accounting is not only the back office but also a bridge. Therefore, the internship process at school requires students to communicate between the internship unit, the instructor and the group members to complete the report according to regulations.

At the same time, the requirement to present the achieved results also helps students improve their ability to express, persuade and demonstrate their ability to solve problems in the best way.

1. Time management skills and ability to work under pressure

Regularly handling large amounts of work, dealing with calculations every day, plus industry-specific requirements that require precision and meticulousness. If you do not know how to manage and organize your time, you will not be able to complete your work, causing damage to your business. Understanding the industry's specifics, instructors always require students to arrange their assigned work according to the schedule to be able to manage their time and intelligence effectively. The final product of the student is a process of investing a lot of effort and time, with the ability to apply in practice.