MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

School of Business and Accountancy

BSBA DEPARTMENT

Practicum Policy and Guidelines

Introduction:

This document contains the general policies and guidelines for students enrolled in the Bachelor of
Science in Accountancy/Accounting Technology practicum program.

The content is as follows:

I. General objectives of the program.
II. General requirements of the program.
III. Procedures and guidelines.
IV. Duties and responsibilities of host company.
V. Grading system.
VI. General practicum written report program.
VII. Sample forms and documents.
VIII. Duties and responsibilities of the practicum adviser.

I. General Objectives of the Program

This program supports students who will be embarking on their first applied practicum
course in preparation for professional work as business accountants, accounting technicians
and/or practitioners. It aims to
1. Give students the actual exposure to business in the field of accounting, finance,
auditing, taxation and other auxiliary services within an organizational structure.
2. Enable the students to gain experience, relate and apply theories learned in the
actual work setting.
3. Develop and instill a positive attitude, self-confidence and self-motivation required
of a responsible professional.
4. Impress on the students the value of human relations in the work place and work
ethics.
5. Enable students to have an opportunity to share the good news of salvation.

II. General Requirements of the Program.

1. The BSA/BSAcT department defines the requisites of the program.

2. All BSA/BSAcT students will undergo the Practicum program.
3. A student must meet the required minimum exposure of 320 hours.
4. A student is required to submit a final report at the end of the practicum.

III. Procedures and Guidelines

1. A term before a student plans to enroll in practicum; he/she must be evaluated first by
their department chairperson. The students must have taken 60% of the required business
and professional courses.
2. The student then files for an application for practicum.
 3. The student then writes a letter of application addressed to the company concerned and
endorsed/recommended by the practicum adviser. The student may send to more than
one company with the adviser’s approval and knowledge.
4. The student waits for the acceptance. He/she is responsible in following-up his/her letter
of application.
5. When the student receives a letter of acceptance, he/she must inform his/her practicum
adviser.
6. The adviser must in turn coordinate and confirm with the said company the student’s
acceptance to undergo a practicum with them.
7. The student then submits the waiver form, signed by his/her parent/guardian to the
practicum adviser.
8. The student is required to attend the series of Pre-Deployment Orientation Seminar.
9. The student can then enroll the practicum subject.
10. The student is required to make a daily report.
11. The student should at all times keep all documents pertaining to his/her practicum.
12. The student must comply with the general guidelines of the company regarding their own
practicum program policy.
13. The student must complete at least a minimum of 600 hours.
14. Upon completion, the student is required to obtain from the company the following
documents:
a. Certificate of completion
b. Final evaluation form
15. The student is then required to prepare a written report and submits this to the adviser at
the end of the term.

IV. Duties and Responsibilities of the Host Company

a. Through the immediate supervisor or the Human Resource Director, the Company should
ensure that the work assignment of the student-trainee is technical in nature and related to
the student’s course.
b. Ensures a safe working environment for students undergoing practicum.
c. Assigns an immediate supervisor who will monitor the attendance and performance of the
student for the duration of the practicum.
d. Upon completion of the required number of hours, requires the student to submit to the
practicum adviser a Certificate of Completion stating the student’s general performance
and that the student has satisfactorily completed all requirements.
e. Through the assigned supervisor, fills up the Evaluation Form, and signs, seals, and submits
this to the adviser through the student.

V. Grading system

The grading system to be adopted will be:

1. Practicum 80%
1.1. Supervisor’s assessment report 50%
1.2. Written report 30%
1.3 Cengage-Pathbrite 20%
2. Submission of required documents/Attendance to the PDOS 20%
VI. General Practicum Written Report Form

All students undergoing Practicum is required to submit a bound written report. The
contents of the bound report are as follows:

Title Page
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Brief background/history of the company/company profile (1-3 pages)
Chapter II: Daily progress report compilation
Chapter III: Assessment of practicum program
- Reaction by the student with the following suggested format:
o What I learned from the experience? (technical)
o My experiences with the people around me.
o The most memorable event during my practicum
o What I can recommend for the improvement of the practicum program.
o My advice to those who will take their practicum in the near future.

Chapter IV: Pertinent documents

- Letter of application
- Resume
- Attendance Sheets Orientation Seminar
- Endorsement letter
- Acceptance letter
- Waiver form
- Memorandum of Agreement
- Accomplished Daily Report/ Journal
- Accomplished Daily Time Record
- Certificate of completion
- Accomplished Evaluation form
- Pictures

VII. Sample forms and Documents

1. OJT Application Form (Secure from Registrar’s Office )

2. Sample application Letter (See Appendix A)
3. Sample Resume (see Appendix B)
4. Waiver Form (see Appendix C)
5. Daily Report format/Journal (see Appendix D)
6. Evaluation Form (See Appendix E)
7. Title page (See Appendix F)
8. Daily Time Record (see Appendix G)
Appendix A
Application Letter

February 23, 2022

Ms. Faith M. Sumagang

Branch Manager
Philippine National Bank
Good Force Trading Inc, Building Sayre Hwy, Maramag, 8714, Bukidnon

Dear Madam Faith:

I am a fourth year Bachelor of Science in Accountancy/Accounting Technology student of

Mountain View College. In partial fulfillment of the requirements of this degree, I am required to
have a practicum for a minimum of 320 hours.

I would like to apply as a trainee/apprentice in your company because I believe that the training
and experience, I will acquire from your office will broaden my knowledge about my course.

Thank you for any consideration that you would give to this letter of application.

Very truly yours,

Gessille May S. Salavaria

Applicant
Appendix B
Resume

NAME: Gessille May S. Salavaria

Address: P-6 Sinangguyan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon
Contact No. : +639273381011
E-mail Address: [email protected]

OBJECTIVES:
I am looking for suitable On- the- Job Training and opportunity where I could practice my
knowledge and develop my personality as a career person while utilizing my skills. To bring out
and harness the best of my potentials for the glory of God and for the benefit of my employer, the
community and myself in preparations for the future advancement.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Nickname : Gessille
Gender : Female
Age : 21
Date of Birth : June 03, 2000
Place of Birth : Don Carlos, Bukidnon
Civil Status : Single
Citizenship : Filipino
Height : 4’11
Weight : 43
Religion : Roman Catholic
Dialects : Bisaya/Tagalog/English
Father’s Name : Nimrod S. Salavaria
Occupation : Farmer
Mother’s Name : Noemi S. Salavaria
Occupation : Business Owner

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Tertiary : Mountain View College
Valencia City, Bukidnon
2018 - present

Secondary : Mountain View College

Valencia City, Bukidnon
2015 - 2018
 Lake View Adventist Academy
Don Carlos, Bukidnon
2012-2015

Primary : Don Carlos Central Elementary School

Don Carlos, Bukidnon
2006-2012

SEMINAR AND WORK EXPERIENCES:

 Being Cashier on a Grocery Store
Mountain View College
November 10-24, 2018

SKILLS:
 Oriented in the following:
 Microsoft office word
 Microsoft office PowerPoint
 Microsoft office excel

ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS:

 Member, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
MVC Chapter, Valencia City, Bukidnon
2011-Present

CHARACTER REFERENCES:

 Allen C. Monta, PhD

Dean, School of Business and Accountancy
Mountain View College
Contact No.

 Lily Mae L. Barnuevo, RN, MMBM

Chairperson- BS Accounting Technology
Mountain View College
Contact No. 0935 – 506 – 1225
  Ronnel Aldin D. Fernando, MMBM
Home Dean, Pearl Hall Dormitory
Mountain View College
Contact No.

Appendix C

Parents’/Guardian’s Certification of Waiver/Permission

This is to certify that I am allowing my son/daughter, __________________________________ to

Name
go on a practicum for the whole summer period starting _______________until _____________
Date Date
at __________________________
Company’s Name

In Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration.

_______________________ _____________________ ____________________

Name of Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Name of Student: _________________________________________________

Home Address: ____________________________________________________

Cell phone Number: _________________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________

(Appendix G)

Mountain View College

School of Business and Accountancy

On-the-Job Training
DAILY TIME RECORD
Name: _______________________________________

Company’s Name: ____________________________ Address: _________________________________

Date Time In Time Out Number of Supervisor’s Signature Remarks
Hours/Day