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Finance Field Placement Experience with Durham College

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Durham College
Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Melissa Chilton
Student Advisor
4
Timeline
  • April 11, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 3, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Banking & finance

Experience scope

Categories
Financial services
Skills
financial analysis finance financial services accounting auditing business administration
Learner goals and capabilities

The 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
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • 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
  • April 11, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 3, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

  • 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:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Would you be able to accommodate this placement that begins Monday April 7th - Friday May 2nd, 160 hours are required?  *
  • Q2 - Number
    How many students would be required for your project?