Finance Field Placement Experience with Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Timeline
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April 7, 2025Experience start
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May 3, 2025Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Banking & finance
Experience scope
Categories
Financial servicesSkills
financial analysis finance financial services accounting auditing business administrationThe Finance Field Placement Experience is designed for learners in the Business Administration - Finance program, providing them with an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real-world finance settings. Learners will engage in a 160-hour field placement, where they will utilize skills in accounting, auditing, tax, and financial analysis to meet employer objectives. This experience aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application, allowing learners to evaluate their performance and gain insights into the finance industry.
Learners
Learners
Diploma
Beginner, Intermediate levels
20 learners
Project
160 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
- Formal professional resume tailored to finance roles
- Comprehensive self-assessment report on workplace performance
- Financial analysis report based on real company data
- Presentation on tax strategies and their implications
- Audit findings summary and recommendations
Project timeline
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April 7, 2025Experience start
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May 3, 2025Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
- Conducting a financial analysis for a small business to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Assisting in the preparation of tax returns and developing tax planning strategies
- Participating in an internal audit to evaluate compliance with financial regulations
- Developing a budget forecast for a department within a company
- Analyzing investment opportunities and presenting findings to stakeholders
- Creating a financial report for a non-profit organization to improve funding strategies
- Assisting in the implementation of a new accounting software system
- Evaluating the financial health of a company through ratio analysis
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Q1 - Checkbox
Q2 - Number
Timeline
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April 7, 2025Experience start
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May 3, 2025Experience end