Accounting and Finance
Experience scope
Categories
Accounting Financial modeling Financial services Risk, audit and complianceSkills
presentations financial planning financial analysis finance business operations risk analysis variance analysis forecasting accounting decision makingThis experience is designed for learners who have a foundational understanding of accounting and finance and are eager to apply their knowledge to real-world business scenarios.
Participants will analyze financial data, explore the impact of financial decisions on business operations, and navigate the rapidly changing business environment. By engaging with industry projects, learners will develop practical solutions to contemporary accounting and finance challenges, preparing them for professional roles in the field.
Students will be working independently and will have input into the selection of the projects and companies they engage with. While every effort will be made to align student interests with project needs, specific project selection cannot be guaranteed. Students will coordinate directly with industry partners to determine appropriate start and end dates for their placements and may opt to begin their work-integrated learning experience immediately.
Learners
Deliverables are flexible and negotiable based on the type of project, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. Some potential deliverables include:
- A comprehensive financial analysis report
- Strategic financial planning documents
- A risk assessment and management plan
- Budget forecasts and variance analysis
- A presentations on financial decision-making impacts
Project Examples
Requirements
Students will work with your business to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Analyzing a company's financial statements to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
- Developing a financial risk management strategy for a mid-sized enterprise
- Creating a budget forecast for a new product launch in a retail company
- Evaluating the financial implications of a proposed merger or acquisition
- Designing a financial reporting system for a small business
- Conducting a market analysis to support a company's expansion into a new region
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience: