Paisey, C. and Paisey, N.J. (2010) Developing skills via work placements in accounting: Student and employer views. Accounting Forum, 34(2), pp. 89-108. (doi: 10.1016/j.accfor.2009.06.001)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.accfor.2009.06.001
Abstract
This paper evaluates the development of skills during a work placement year within a Scottish accounting degree. It discusses the history of placements within higher education, the advantages and disadvantages of placements from student and employer perspectives, and work placement as a vehicle for developing personal transferable skills. Students and employers involved in work placements agreed that they were effective in developing a range of skills. Their views were then compared with those of students at a similar university without a placement degree. Degrees including a work placement were found to be a useful complement to more traditionally structured degrees.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Paisey, Professor Catriona |
Authors: | Paisey, C., and Paisey, N.J. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance |
Journal Name: | Accounting Forum |
ISSN: | 0155-9982 |
ISSN (Online): | 1467-6303 |
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