Practical Training Log

Opening Remarks from the Dean

Dear Students,

As a research university, MMU believes that the academics should also be abreast with developments within industry. Accordingly, the Faculty of Business & Law has always endeavored to cultivate strong and rich relationships between university and industry. One of our efforts in pursuit of the above, is to incorporate a six-month practical training programmeinto the Faculty’s Bachelor of Accounting (Honors) undergraduate programme.

However, the value accruing to both you and your firm from the training, is very much dependent upon your commitment and desire to learn. During the practical training, you should strive to practise what you learnt within the walls of MMU. In the same breath, you should endeavor to learn skills which cannot be taught in classrooms. In the course of your training, it is imperative that you are civil and courteous at all times. Remember that you are an ambassador from MMU. As such, safeguard the name of the University on all occasions.

I hope that this training will not only be valuable to you but also to the firm that has been prepared to provide you with this opportunity to further your skills.

-------------------------------- Dr. Hishamuddin b. IsmailDean, Faculty of Business & Law

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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (Hons)

PRACTICAL TRAINING

LOG BOOK

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Multimedia UniversityProcedures

Practical Training for Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

1. Eligibility

The students should have completed at least 100 credit hours before the commencement of practical training. He/She should come back to MMU to complete advanced subjects after the training.

2. Duration

The practical training is for a period of continuous six months commencing from third trimester of 3rd year either in an audit firm recognized by Malaysian Institute of Accountants or supervised by a MIA member in the accounting departments of commercial organizations/ government agencies.

3. List of Audit firms

The list of audit firms can be obtained from Member Handbook of MIA or by an local enquiry in any of the MIA branch or MIA official website (www.mia.org.my).

4. Scope of Training

Practical training should be in areas of accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting information system, consulting or other accounting related fields.

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5. Supervision

Every student shall be attached to an accounting lecturer of MMU who shall supervise and monitor his performance. The consultation will be in the form of email, telephone or personal visits.

6. Training Log book

The students are required to maintain a training log book indicating the nature of training and other related details of the work. This is an official record of training.

7. Evaluation by Employer

At the end of training the employer shall evaluate the performance of the student and send the prescribed format to the supervisor of the student in a sealed envelope.

8. Report of Practical Training

The student shall prepare the report of practical training and submit to the supervisor latest by 15 September 2011 before 5 p.m so as to enable the supervisor to mark the same and present the grade in the Board of Examination (BOE) meeting of the trimester.

9. Grading Scheme

Employer’s Evaluation 25%Weekly Reports 25%Final Report (Log Book) 50%Total 100%

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Log Book Completion Guidelines

This log book is made up of six sections. They are as follows:

Section 1: Student and training details

2: Firm’s details

3: Weekly summary of training

4: Final summary of training

5: Student evaluation form

6: Firm’s evaluation form

7: Guidelines for the practical training report.

You are required to complete section 1 to 5. In addition, you are required

to:

(a) Give the employer’s evaluation form (detached it from the log

book) to the employer at the end of your practical training.

Inform the employer to fill up the form, and put it in a sealed

envelope. The sealed envelope should be given to the lecturer

supervisor of the student. Note: You are not allowed to open

the sealed letter.

(b) Prepare a practical training report in accordance with section

7.

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Section 1 of Log Book

Student and Training Details

Name of student:

Student identification number:

Name of programme:

Name of firm:

Duration of training (start and

end dates):

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Employer’s Details

Name of firm: _______________________________________

Company number (if applicable): _______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

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Principal Activity: _______________________________________

Group structure (if applicable): Please attach group structure on a

separate sheet.

Organization structure: Please attach organization structure on

a separate sheet.

Name of partner / CEO : _______________________________________

Name of immediate supervisor: _______________________________________

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Description of unit attached with: _______________________________________

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Weekly Summary of Training

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Final Summary of Training

Activity Duration

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Section 4 of Log Book (Cont”d)

Final Summary of Training

Activity Duration

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Student’s Evaluation FormSTUDENT’S COMMENTS

Your comments on the quality of the assignment and skills/knowledge acquired.

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Your reaction to the comments by the mentor/supervisor.

Date:

Signature:

BAC 4614 Practical TrainingSection 6 of Log Book

Employer’s Evaluation Form

STUDENT ID: STUDENT NAME:

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

TRAINING PERIOD

START DATE: COMPLETION DATE:

Date/Month/Year Date/Month/Year

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To the Supervisor/Manager:

Kindly complete the following sections:

1. Student’s assessment: 7 Appraisal Qualities.2. Marks given for firm’s performance appraisal.3. Other Comments.

APPRAISAL QUALITIES GUIDELINE

1. Outstanding: Exceptional Performance2. Excellent: Notable achievements beyond normal expectations3. Good: Balanced and consistent performance4. Competent: Requires some development to fulfill all expectations5. Below Average: Required significant development to improve performance6. Incompetent: Incapable of performing at the required level7. Unacceptable: Fails to meet minimum standard

1. ASSESSMENT ON STUDENT REMARK

TECHNICAL & LEARNING SKILLS

(e.g Ability to develop/acquire necessary skills to performance specified activities)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. ASSESSMENT ON STUDENT (CONT”D) REMARKS

PLANNING AND ORGANISING(e.g. Using time and resources effectively, settingpriorities and planning for contingencies)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

PROFESSIONALISM(e.g. Possess maturity & confidence in workingrelationships, appearance & manners)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS(e.g. Verbal and written communications, asking questions, effective presentation)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

MOTIVATION & COMMITMENT(e.g. Aiming for perfection, devoting time necessary to meet challenging goals)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

RESPONSIVENESS & FLEXIBILITY(e.g. Adapting well to changing circumstances and taking interest in new opportunities)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. ASSESSMENT ON STUDENT (CONT”D) REMARKS

ANALYSIS & JUDGEMENT(e.g. Identifying inter-relationships from a wide perspective and finding practical solutions to problems)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2. MARKS GIVEN FOR FIRM’S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (25%):

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3. OTHER COMMENTS (including areas for improvement):

4. FIRM’S SIGNATURE AND STAMP:


Guidelines for Practical Training Report1. Introduction

These guidelines relate to the preparation and submission of Practical Training Reports. Any matter that is not mentioned herewith may be referred to the respective supervisors in Faculty of Business & Law

2. Specifications and Instructions

2.1 Number of copies and cover

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One (1) copy of the Practical Training Report must be submitted, bound in black comb binding.

2.2 Title Page

This page must contain the name of the organization approved by the Faculty at which the training is conducted.

2.3 Paper

The Practical Training report paper must be printed on A4 size paper of 80 grams in weight.

2.4 Corrections

Any corrections must be made carefully. Any pages that contain untidy corrections will be rejected and students will have to replace those pages.

2.5 Page Margins

To facilitate binding, the minimum page margins shall be as follows:Left margin : 40mmTop margin : 40mmRight and bottom margin : 25mm

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2.6 Spacing

Double spacing should be used, except for tables where single spacing is allowed.

2.7 Font

Use font size 12 and font type , Times New Roman throughout the Industrial Training Report. The font type for chart, graph, diagram etc can be different according to the format and space. Only ‘letter quality’ or near letter quality printing is acceptable (including map, diagram and graph).

2.8 Illustrations

The original illustration is preferred. If the size is larger than A4 size, a reduced copy is acceptable. Black and white or colored photographs or photocopies on the illustration are also acceptable.

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Materials that are small in size should be pasted on the normal A4 page.

A computer printout should be submitted in its original form. If the original is too large, the size can be reduced up to 50%.

For all materials attached, the minimum, left margin is 40mm.

3. Format

Each report must include the following:i) Title pageii) Dedication (if necessary)iii) Acknowledgmentiv) Declaration pagev) Lists of tablesvi) List of diagrams

The first part is normally numbered with small roman numerals on the top of the middle of the page, 25mm from the top edge of the paper.

** Sample of Declaration Page

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the work have been done by myself and no portion of the work contained

in this report has been submitted in support of any application for any other degree or

qualification of this or any other university or institute of learning.

I hereby declares that pursuant to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1987 (the Act) that I

shall not during my tenure at the University or thereafter engage in any unauthorised act of

copying or reproducing or attempt to copy / reproduce or cause to copy / reproduce or permit

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the copying / reproducing or the sharing and / or downloading of any copyrighted material or

an attempt to do so whether by use of the University’s facilities or outside networks / facilities

whether in hard copy or soft copy format, of any material protected under the provisions of

sections 3 and 7 of the Act whether for payment or otherwise save as specifically provided for

therein. This shall include but not be limited to any lecture notes, course packs, thesis, text

books, exam questions, any works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression

whether provided by the University or otherwise.

I hereby further declare that in the event of any infringement of the provisions of the Act

whether knowingly or unknowingly the University shall not be liable for the same in any

manner whatsoever and undertake to indemnify and keep indemnified the University against

all such claims and actions.

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Student Name and ID

The main part should be numbered with the Arabic numerals and should be divided into different topics as listed below:

A) Table of ContentsB) Abstract

It has to be concise and clear and should include important details about the scope of the training by the student. The length should be between 100- 200 words.

C) IntroductionThis will cover the topics of job assigned to you.

D) Full ReportI. Details description of each of your training and the work on which you

are engaged.II. Presentation of work done

III. Discussion on Findings/Results

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E) Conclusions and RecommendationsF) Appendices (include section 1 to 5)

The section contains lengthy materials which are not of sufficient general interest to be included inside the main text for examples, raw data, equipment and computer programmes.

4. Binding

For soft cover binding purposes, the title page should be placed immediately after the front cover followed by a blank sheet. Another blank sheet should be placed immediately before the back cover.

5. Making Copies and Submission

Only photocopies are allowed. Carbon copies are not allowed.

6. Submission of the Industrial Training Report

The last day for submission of the Practical Training Report is on the 15 September 2011 before 5.00pm. All copies must be submitted to the respective supervisors of the Faculty of Business & Law.

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Practical Training Log