Accounting Attachment Report
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The objectives of the Industrial attachment
The purpose of industrial attachment is to bridge the gap between the theory and the practise of coursework learnt in the University of Botswana. It is meant to give students a clearer perspective of concepts learnt in the academic environment and in turn prepare them for the work environment upon completion of the degree programme.
Internship is also aimed at give students a chance to apply the material learnt into a practical environment and get to know the work industry. In applying academic material, it is understood more and in familiarising with the work environment, a career option can be chosen.
Part of the attachment was for students to create networks. networks are useful in securing jobs and getting information about the industry.
1.2 Methodology
The industrial attachment was conducted over the period between May 10th and July 27th 2012. This period amounted to a total of 10 weeks over the school holidays. It was after the third year of study in the degree.
Each student, with the help of the internship coordinator had to find a company of their choice in the relevant field of study to work in. A place was to be secured through an application letter accompanied by a copy of a transcript, a letter of acknowledgement of student status from the University. A letter of acceptance would then be sent to the university by the company that agreed to attach a student and the area in which the student will work.
Students were expected to work in various sectors of the company, but within their course of study while under attachment. The students were also to keep weekly log sheets which were to be signed by the supervisor with the work they had conducted.
2.0 BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANISATION
2.1 History of Great Advisory Services
Dotaka Investments (Pty) Ltd was incorporated in Namibia in the year 2005. It has two businesses operating, an insurance brokerage called Coverage Insurance and an
1.1 The objectives of the Industrial attachment
The purpose of industrial attachment is to bridge the gap between the theory and the practise of coursework learnt in the University of Botswana. It is meant to give students a clearer perspective of concepts learnt in the academic environment and in turn prepare them for the work environment upon completion of the degree programme.
Internship is also aimed at give students a chance to apply the material learnt into a practical environment and get to know the work industry. In applying academic material, it is understood more and in familiarising with the work environment, a career option can be chosen.
Part of the attachment was for students to create networks. networks are useful in securing jobs and getting information about the industry.
1.2 Methodology
The industrial attachment was conducted over the period between May 10th and July 27th 2012. This period amounted to a total of 10 weeks over the school holidays. It was after the third year of study in the degree.
Each student, with the help of the internship coordinator had to find a company of their choice in the relevant field of study to work in. A place was to be secured through an application letter accompanied by a copy of a transcript, a letter of acknowledgement of student status from the University. A letter of acceptance would then be sent to the university by the company that agreed to attach a student and the area in which the student will work.
Students were expected to work in various sectors of the company, but within their course of study while under attachment. The students were also to keep weekly log sheets which were to be signed by the supervisor with the work they had conducted.
2.0 BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANISATION
2.1 History of Great Advisory Services
Dotaka Investments (Pty) Ltd was incorporated in Namibia in the year 2005. It has two businesses operating, an insurance brokerage called Coverage Insurance and an