CAPSTONE PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
This template must be filled out completely and turned into the course
instructor. If you need assistance please contact the instructor prior to the
due date.
This template must be approved prior to working on your project or paper.
Please type the following information:
STUDENT NAME
ADVISOR
PROJECT TITLE
Does short-term certification courses in accounting help in
future job prospects?
(Check one)
I have decided to work on:
__X__ a capstone project
_yes_X__I will be completing this project alone
____I will be working in a group on this project. The names of my group
members are:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Please describe your project or paper by answering these questions: Your
answers should give the reader the sense that the paper or project is worth
doing. (Attach additional sheets as needed) .
1. What are you proposing to study? Or what project do you intend to
complete?
2. What is the significance of this study or project?
3. What is your research methodology (e.g., interviews, surveys, etc.)
and/or what kind of resources (e.g., cameras, lab equipment, etc.)
will you need to complete your project? It is very important to
explain how you propose to complete your project. As part of this
section, briefly describe the schedule of activities you will engage
in to complete your project. If applicable, include a budget with
projected expenses and explain their importance to the project.
4. What is it you hope to discover or produce?
5. How will your project further knowledge, understanding, or
increase your skills in your discipline?
Answers
1. I intend to study for a short-term or 6 months certification in accounting can help
in getting better job opportunities. With the increase in the number of courses, it
has turned out to be extremely complex to find out which course will be helpful to
pursue a career in the desired field. Getting a regular college or University degree
is essential to enhance knowledge. But practical knowledge can be obtained from
short-term certification courses.
2. The study is significant as it will help to know if one should opt for short terms
certification courses in accounting and what are the chances that they will have
better job prospects. An individual can also get to know if the certification adds
value to the career profile.
3. The research methodology includes interviews with people who have opted for
certification courses as well as those who haven’t. The project will present the
analysis of the responses obtained from the interviews. Firstly, I will complete the
introduction part of the project along with the literature review. Side by side, I
will design the question format for an interview. After completing the
introduction part, I will interview 30 to 40 accountants, finance experts, or people
working with accountants. The estimated expense to complete this project will be
$200 to $500, as I would have to visit different companies and referrals for an
interview.
4. I hope to discover if I should do a short-term certificate. Individuals pursuing
careers in accounting can decide if they should do the courses and what type of
courses will be helpful.
5. The project will include the practical insights of the interviewees who are already
working in the accounting area. I will get to know when I should opt for the
certification courses, whether it should be before or during my first job.

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