Table 2 Percentage and frequency distribution of reasons for participation in internship
Item | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
When did perform internship? | Â | Â |
 Spring | 10 | 1.2 |
 Summer | 759 | 94.9 |
 Fall | 9 | 1.1 |
 Spring/summer | 12 | 1.5 |
 Summer/fall | 10 | 1.2 |
Interest of working in accounting/finance business before internship participation | Â | Â |
 Yes | 710 | 88.7 |
 No | 90 | 11.3 |
Reasons for participation in internship program | Â | Â |
 Department course requirement | 190 | 23.7 |
 Advisor recommended elective course | 44 | 5.5 |
 Own decision to gain practical experience | 566 | 70.8 |
 Others | 0 | 0 |
Expectations from internship | Â | Â |
 Academic credit | 177 | 22.1 |
 Link classroom learning to workplace reality | 289 | 36.1 |
 Direction for better participation for independent life | 258 | 32.3 |
 Others | 76 | 9.5 |
Current and future employment | Â | Â |
 Influence on obtaining current job |  |  |
  Yes | 639 | 79.9 |
  No | 161 | 20.1 |
 Influence upon future job promotions |  |  |
  Yes | 569 | 71.1 |
  No | 231 | 28.9 |
Company awards | Â | Â |
 Important incentives to interns |  |  |
  Yes | 610 | 76.2 |
  No | 190 | 23.7 |
 Received awards while being in internship? |  |  |
  Yes | 455 | 56.9 |
  No | 345 | 43.1 |