Assignment title: Information
Reflection 2 - Task Details
Weight: 10% (2 x 5%)
Due date: Week 4 to 6 (submit First Reflection 2 by March 26, 2017, 11:59pm and
Second Reflection 2 by April 11 2017, 11:59pm)
Submission: via iLearn.
Estimated student workload: 2-3 hours for each reflection, 4-6 hours in total
Task Overview: Reflect on the alignment between your skills and attributes and those
required in two sectors of the accounting profession. (You must choose 2 different
accounting fields presented in weeks 2-5)
Marking criteria:
1. Analysis and synthesis of information/knowledge/learning from a range of
experiences/sources
2. Critical self-reflection to formulate professional development strategies.
3. Completeness and relevance
4. Overall clarity
Refer to the Reflection Marking Rubric.
Deliverables: 2 x 500-700 word reflection.
Additional requirements:
Formatting: Standard 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing, side margins 2.5cm wide.
Referencing: All sources (ie the work and ideas of others) cited and referenced using a
standard referencing system.
Preparation/Instructions:
Select the industry partner you would most like to work for. Please choose any one
industry partners presented in Week 2 & 3 for the Reflection 2 (first submission) and
Reflection 2 (second submission) will be on any one industry partner presented in Week
4 & 5. In summary, 1 industry partner from Week 2&3 and 1 industry partner from Week
4&5.Use the industry partner name, the week and the date as the title for your reflection, so
that the marker knows which industry partner you are referring to.
❖ Describe the work environment as presented by the industry partner.
❖ Describe the role of an accountant as presented by the industry partner
❖ Describe the role that a new graduate employed by the industry partner would be
expected to play in the organisation.
❖ Explain the skills and attributes required to work for the industry partner, in
relation to your responses to the previous 3 points.
❖ Critique the extent to which your skills and attributes align with the skills and
attributes required to work for the industry partner drawing on your personal
experience.
Formulate a strategy to address any areas in which your skills and attributes can be
improved to better meet the requirements of this industry partner.
Review your work. Make sure the structure of the paragraphs and sentences is clear. Fix
spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure you have cited and referenced
accurately.
Submit your reflections to turnitin via the links below. Once you have submitted your
reflections, check the originality report in turnitin and ensure similarity with other
sources is referenced.
Extensions: No extension will be granted
Penalties: Late submission will not be accepted for marking, i.e., a mark of ZERO will be
assigned accordingly.