Reflective Exercise on Becoming an Accounting Professional

Running head: REFLECTIVE EXERCISE
REFLECTIVE EXERCISE
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1REFLECTIVE EXERCISE
Executive Summary
The given report is based on the self-reflection exercise which was given as a reflection and analysis on
my capability to become an accounting professional. There are various subsections which will outline
they key characteristics of an accountant and analyze my capability with respect to the same.

2REFLECTIVE EXERCISE
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................3
Understand the application of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace.................................3
Identify career pathways associated with current program of study..........................................................4
Identify a variety of professional roles in the workplace and their associated responsibilities.................5
Identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to particular careers...................................................6
Demonstrates knowledge of future study and professional development options to develop careers-.....7
Understanding of legal and ethical professional responsibilities and standard.........................................7
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................8
References................................................................................................................................................10

3REFLECTIVE EXERCISE
Introduction
The given reflective report will elaborate upon the career path of being an accountant and help
me to analyze my future through a self-reflective exercise. The report is a crucial tool which will help
me in the following ways:
First of all the given exercise will help me in the analysis of my future. I have decided to
become a professional accountant and the reflection will analyze my prospects and the different
opportunities which will come in my way in the future.
Secondly, the given practice exercise will also assist in helping me to check my capability as an
accountant and enable me to understand my suitability for the given profession in the long run based on
my personality traits.
Being a reflective practitioner is crucial as it goes a long way in helping an accountant to
analyze his observing’s and pen down what he has learnt in the dynamic field of accounting ( Deegan,
2013).
Understand the application of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace.
According to me the manual accounting systems may be used to complete the daily recordings
an activities relating to expenses and incomes in an accounting department. Although the given system
may be deemed to be outdated, it is extremely important to ensure that it is prevalent in the firm as it
fosters an environment of creativity and team work.
Communication has a key role to play in manual accounting as it helps different members to
interact one another while the final statements are being prepared. In the same manner, the team work
plays a crucial role in helping the different team members to come together and discuss the different
issues (Warren & Jones, 2018). Time management has a key role to play as it is reflected in timeliness
of the statements and lastly interpersonal skills come in handy during team work. The accounting
subject is such that the statements need to reflect adequate timeliness’s in the statements. Hence, the
given statements need to be managed within the time limits whereby the time management skills may
come in useful. Secondly, the interpersonal skills are also very important as the members from the
different departments will be required to interact with one another.
The manual system may be used in small organizations who do not want to spend a large
amount in purchasing accounting software’s.