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Bookkeeping and Accounting Capstone Project

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MacEwan University
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Reagan Lusk He / They
Experiential Learning Facilitator
7
Timeline
  • September 13, 2024
    Experience start
  • September 21, 2024
    Project Scope Meeting
  • October 17, 2024
    Midpoint Check-In
  • November 30, 2024
    Final Presentation
  • November 30, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred Community Partners
Canada
Startup, Family-Owned, Large enterprise, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries
Categories
Accounting Financial services Risk, audit and compliance
Skills
business analysis accounting bookkeeping project management teamwork professional communication business presentations
Student goals and capabilities

We are seeking project submissions for a course-based WIL project in Bookkeeping and Accounting. Please note that there is no financial cost associated with your participation. Instead, we seek your invaluable commitment in the form of time and expertise.


This course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to integrate and apply accounting knowledge and skills. A game-based project that involves the application of accounting concepts, principles and techniques will be presented in this graded course. Learners will develop, build and evaluate accounting transactions, events and financial statements based on the application of accounting concepts, principles and techniques learned in the previous terms.





Students
Continuing Education
Intermediate, Advanced levels
28 Students
Project
10 hours per Student
Students self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Outcomes:

  • Analyze financial data and information provided by an organization.
  • Provide a detailed report outlining recommendations or solutions addressing the organization's needs.


Expected Deliverables:

  • A detailed report including research, analysis, insights and recommendations.
  • A 10-15 minute presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations.


Project timeline
  • September 13, 2024
    Experience start
  • September 21, 2024
    Project Scope Meeting
  • October 17, 2024
    Midpoint Check-In
  • November 30, 2024
    Final Presentation
  • November 30, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

The emphasis of these projects is for students to experience how bookkeeping and accounting concepts and theories are applied within workplace settings and/or addressing industry challenges. There could be a variety of projects that achieve this. As a guide to consider what projects your organization would be interested in submitting, below are some examples of potential projects:

  • Accounts payable or receivable
  • Budget forecasting and related variance analysis. 
  • Account and bank reconciliations. 


Community Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the students primary contact over the duration of the project. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact as needed to gather additional information.

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your project scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Attend final presentations in-person or virtually.