Florian Partners Accounting internship and Training

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Florian Based in Sydney and Brisbane, Florian  has established a solid reputation, skillfully merging finance and accounting theory with practical skills, helping finance and accounting trainees reach their full potential and boost their chances of getting a job. At Florian, we recognize you may struggle to find employment and hence we have established an effective solution for you.

Aside from our accounting and finance programme and internship, we offer you high quality training in Intermediate to Advanced Excel and Interview coaching. We will also assist you in finding a job through partnerships with recruitment consultants, professional networks and local businesses.

We know that practical experience has never been just an advantage  it is a necessity. Serving as a bridge between theory and practical experience, we get you exactly where you want to be  employed.

Our Mission Statement

To be a leading training provider and assist as many people as possible embark on their accounting and finance career so that they in turn can be a positive and contributing member of society.Accounting Training and Internship

Accounting Training
Gaining the right amount of theoretical knowledge is essential; however there is no substitute for practical experience. This is why we have designed our practical training program to enable graduates to gain exposure to a real work environment.  

Who is this program designed for?

This practical training program, specially designed by Florian Corporation, suits anyone who has some accounting knowledge/background.

The Training is also suitable for accountants who need to perform advanced accounting duties or for people from overseas seeking to gain intern experience in an Australian accounting firm.

Internship/Training Program

Level 1 Target Audience

Accounting students who are still studying in university, studying in TAFE or just graduating.
People from overseas requiring work experience in an Australian accounting work environment.
Accounts Clerks who have limited working experience in small/medium companies.

Florian Accounting will provide you with an unpaid internship program (maximum 6 months) within our own accounting practice. All the data is from Florian internal accounts data from prior quarters. The internship program is designed to bridge the gap between university studies and the real world environment. It will allow you to gain hands-on learning and practice of real accounting procedures and to put your academic knowledge and practical training experience into practice.  

Benefits to you

We will give you the opportunity to
Gain an understanding and practice of real accounting procedures in an accounting firm
Add relevant internship experience on your resume
Polish up your business English
Improve your technical skills
Make professional contacts that will last you a lifetime

Work Tasks

The internship is the extension of the level 1 training program. With Level 1, you will be guided by our trainers to go through the whole month-end process step by step. The internship on the other hand will require you to perform tasks individually with the assistance from our staff. The whole purpose of the internship is to reinforce the knowledge learnt from Level 1 through working on Florian internal accounts.  

The package is designed to provide a chance for our trainees to accumulate some practical experience through handling multiple processes. You will be assigned a supervisor to report to and your work performance will evaluated by us in a written report to confirm what your technical strengths and weaknesses are. Upon the completion of this program, we will be able to provide an internship experience reference.

Trainees are encouraged to take their own pace to absorb all knowledge learnt.

Starting Date and Pre-requisite

Interns have the flexibility of choosing their preferred start dates upon the completion of the Level 1 training.

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We can help you begin your accounting career

We are Florian Accounting, a public practice accounting firm providing preparation of tax returns and bookkeeping and accounting services.

We are also a provider of accounting training and internships that can help you find your first job in the accounting field and begin a fruitful professional career in accounting. Our purpose is to help young professionals like you begin their career in accounting through enhancing your practical professional skills.

Our training is entirely practical, so no more theory to worry about. The training bridges the gap from the theoretical content that universities teach and what is done day-to-day in the real world. We provide unpaid internships to improve your practical skills which will help you in the real world.

Who is this program designed for?

This practical training program, specially designed by Florian, suits anyone who has some accounting knowledge/background. The training is also suitable for accountants who need to perform advanced accounting duties or for people from overseas seeking to gain intern experience in an Australian accounting firm.

Florian Accounting will provide you with an unpaid internship program (maximum 6 months) within our own accounting practice. All the data is from Florian internal accounts from prior quarters. The internship program is designed to bridge the gap between university studies and the real world environment. It will allow you to gain hands-on learning and practice of real accounting procedures and to put your academic knowledge and practical training experience into practice.  

What are you waiting for?

Call us on 02 8889 4111 to ask about our accounting training and internship program. We are in two convenient CBD locations in Sydney and Brisbane. Or check out our website.

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As a CPA Public Practice, FlorianPartners致力于为客户提供最优质的服务。我们的专业人员均具备丰富的专业技能及行业知识，并具有多年的实际经验,是您事业成功的伙伴选择。我们拥有专业的会计团队，不论贵公司从事哪种行业，我们的专业人员都可为您及时提供意见。对不同的行业，我们切合贵公司在会计帐务,BAS，税务，工资管理，会计软件，公司创建，财务交易和咨询服务方面的需要提供周全的服务，帮助您合理避税，精确财务管理，提高贵公司的经营效益．


Accounting Services:


Tax Planning


The taxsystem is complex and constantly changing. To make sure you make the most oftax offsets and deductions for your business or personal situation, FlorianAccounting can provide such tax planning advice based on proven knowledge andexperience. We offer a full range of taxation services. Our advice is tailoredto individuals and small businesses with a focus on improving tax efficienciesand helping to reduce tax liabilities.


We want thebest for you, our clients. Our philosophy is to assist you in your accountingand finance needs. We pride ourselves on the service and the benefits weprovide to our clients. Our pro-active approach ensures we deliver a consistentservice and build solid relationships which stand the test of time.


Taxation can be a major cost toyour business. We will work in partnership with you to minimise your tax andhelp you achieve your key objectives.


We provide a complete service ofhelp and advice in all of the following areas:


Preparationof activity statements and advice on payment of tax


GST/FBTobligations


Advice onand implementation of tax effective trust structures for asset protection andtax minimisation


Managementof any ATO Audits or disputes


Bookkeeping Services



Would outsourcing bookkeeping benefit your business? Florian Partners offers acomprehensive bookkeeping service at the best rates. We provide the best valuequotes in Sydney. This removes all the hassle of handling the accounts so youcan concentrate on what you do best. Florian staff will assist in the reportingof receipts and payables, up to the full preparation of financial andmanagement accounts.




BAS and GST




Ensuringyour business maintains compliance with BAS and GST is a time consuming andtricky process. Florian Partners can take away these worries by providing afull BAS and GST service. This includes calculating GST and lodging your BAS tothe ATO. Combined with the bookkeeping service, your business will be freedfrom endless paperwork.


Company Set-up


When it istime for you to start a new venture, Florian can assist you in setting up theright entity whether it is a company, partnership or sole trader. We can alsoadvise you on starting a small business including licensing, registration, anddealing with government agencies.




MYOB Set-up


Having afunctioning accounting system such as MYOB can improve your internal process byproviding up to date management reporting. The benefits of a good accountingsystem are potentially a significant reduction in accounting costs and improvedaccuracy of reporting. Florian Accounting can help to install and set up thesoftware to suit your firm.


Payroll Services


Administering your payroll can betime-consuming and divert you from the core activities of your business.Payroll & employment legislation is growing increasingly complex.

We can relieve you of this burdenby providing a comprehensive and confidential payroll services.
Customisedpayslips
Administrationof PAYG, statutory sick pay, annual leave etc
ATO filing
Summaries and analyses of staff costs
Administrationof incentive schemes, bonuses and termination payments


Even if you have only a few employees, you will make savings by engaging us to administer your payroll.


Consulting


Our aim isto ensure your business achieves the potential it's capable of. We have theknow how and ex-perience to offer advice to help you run your business moreeffectively.


We arepracticed in acting as a sounding board for management, bringing to therelationship years of experience in business growth. We can identify keyperformance indicators in your business, through which you will see thepositive changes occurring with the help of our professional consultants.


We are ableto check that your business is as competitive, focused, and profitable as itcan be. We then offer flexible strategies, designed to address the issuesaffecting your business.


Let us giveyour business a health check. Take the practical advice we can give to ensurethe continual success of your venture.


Self-managed superannuation funds




There areseveral trust laws and legislative requirements for setting up a self-managedsuperannuation fund (SMSF). Typically you need to:


Obtain atrust deed

Appointtrustees

Sign atrustee declaration (NAT 71089)

Elect tobecome a regulated fund

Obtain a taxfile number (TFN)

Obtain anAustralian business number (ABN)

At FlorianPartners we provide the professional advice you need to set up your own fundand greatly simplify the process for you.


Cashflow Management




Have youever wondered if you are holding too much inventory? Is this the right time toexpand your business? Are you going to have enough cash to pay all expensesevery month?

Survival intoday's business climate requires you to spend more time working on yourbusiness rather than in the business.


We canprovide you with accurate, timely and informative cashflow forecasting reports- allowing you to:


Realize andunderstand when cash is available

Plan andprepare for expansion, stock control, and taxes

Analyse andanticipate key expenses

Armed withthis information, we'll work with you to develop action strategies to improveyour bottom line.




Financial Planning


FlorianPartners has a qualified financial adviser to provide financial planning andsuperannuation and investment advice.


A personalfinancial plan can be drafted with implementation, rebalancing and reviewservices. We can also provide advice on improving the structure of yourinvestments and your portfolio, whether it is stocks, managed funds, directproperty and other alternative investments

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Level 1 program combines both formal training and working side by side with us in our office. It is designed to equip you with the sufficient technical skills required in the corporate Month End reporting process.

We are part of an accounting network under a CPA Accounting Practice that offers taxation and accounting services to the general public. We also run accounting training & internship programs to help candidates secure their ideal roles in the accounting field. Our programs are specifically tailored to people with the below background:
•        Migrants with overseas accounting work experience but lack local work experience
•        Accounting graduates working in non-related areas looking to move into accounting
•        University accounting students who would like to accumulate hands on experience to assist their job hunting
•        Bookkeepers who would like to move up to accountant roles

This is a 6 month part-time program. It can also be fast tracked if interns can arrange more time every week.  Please note that all work has already been done by Florian Partners staff and the package is only designed to provide a chance for trainees to accumulate practical experience through handling Florian Partners internal accounts. Since interns are not creating value for the company through such work, it is an unpaid internship. You will be assigned a supervisor to report to and your performance will be evaluated by us in a written report to confirm your technical strengths and weaknesses. Upon the completion of this Internship, we will be able to provide an unpaid internship work experience reference. The tasks that you have to complete during the internship include:

1)        1 quarter Florian Partners simple internal accounts - AP/AR; Bank Rec; Credit Card Rec, BAS, etc.
2)        1 quarter Florian Partners complex internal accounts – Monthly Payroll; Quarterly BAS, Monthly Journal Postings, etc.
3)        1 annual company year-end tasks – Prepayments; FAR; Accruals; Inventory & Lease Accounting;
4)        Preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts for Florian Partners.
5)        1 quarter Florian Partners General Ledger Reconciliation-Petty Cash

Internship over training
The prerequisite for starting the internship is to complete our level 1 training program. At Florian, we believe the internship experience is more beneficial for candidates to achieve success in their accounting career. While training is important, your interview and work performance will benefit most from have a real understanding of the accounting process and holding a real set of accounts. The intern program gives you this hands-on experience.

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Hi Selina.

I was looking for a job I had 2 interview with different companies. The first one was a small Chartered Accounting firm and they were looking for a casual person to assist with the tax returns when the peak period starts. They did not ask me any technical questions as they expected to train me. The questions were mostly related to my studies, future plans (if I plan to do CA/CPA studies) and work experience including internship tasks in Florian. I am still actually waiting for them to get back to me as they advised that decision will be made around 10 March.
Anyway, I have already got a job as assistant accountant with a small manufacturing company. The interview process was very challenging there yet exciting. Apart from standard questions about qualification and experience I was asked to do journal entries for 6 different problems. They include: purchase of materials on credit, Payment for the purchase using Amex credit card with a surcharge 3%, sales on credit, receipt of deposit and partial payment, reimbursement of personal expenses, writing off a bad debt. And also I had to determine  the right GST amount. Though I have not done everything right, I showed the ability to think logically and when we discussed every step together it was not hard. The second task I was given a small table which I had to put in Excel and calculate the percentage change and perform What if Analysis. And the final test, I was given a customer account statement which I had to reconcile, determine the amount outstanding, and draft the email to the client explaining the situation and ask politely for money. And after it had been done, there was a short  role-play. I had to call to the next room where another person was playing the customer and explain professionally the situation, amount and ask for money. It was fun and probably the easiest task for me, as they tested my communication skills.
Florian training and internship helped me a lot with the technical part of the interview, but it turned out that people skills can play a vital part.
I was not asked any of the behavioural questions during this interview.


Kind regards,

Kay

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Hi Coco,

thanks very much for the reference check. They offered me the job today and was happy to accept it. As promised below are details of my interview experience.

I had to go through a psych test before the interview (50 Questions). The interview was conducted by the HR Manager and the CFO. It lasted about 30 mins. Below are some of the questions they asked.

- Tell me about yourself
- What do you know about our company
- Describe your role in florian
- Describe the role in your previous company
- The Manager described the position & I told him how I fitted the role
- Are you a hands-on person?
- How do you prioritize tasks?
- Are you good in computers? (I told them my familiarity with software and systems)
- They also asked accounting packages I'm familiar with and do I know SAP. (I told them about my SAP experience in previous job)
- Have I had any experience in making improvements to accounting systems & was required to give an example.

I went over the job decription, resume and things that were covered in the interview class in florian before the actual interview which proved to be useful.

Thanks for the support and help.

Best Regards
Chandler

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Hi Selina,

Firstly, I would like to thank Coco for my reference check. Now after a long wait I have joined Ernst & Young as an entry level Tax Analyst.
After graduating in 2009 I was finding it difficult to locate a good job in Australia. So I continued working in Retail, but whenever I got an opportunity to learn something new, just grabbed it. During these years I managed to join ITP(Income Tax Professionals) Tax training School for Tax consultant training, even though that was on personal taxation it has made it easy for me to understand the procedure followed for partnership and private-equity, this was early 2010. I did not continue with ITP as tax was seasonal work and I wanted something more permanent. Then kept applying for jobs but no response from the employers. I was almost giving-up on hopes, then i came across Florian's Assistant Accountant Training program but couldn't join straight away as i had no money. After 4 or 5 months i went back and joined Florian Training program in January 2011, and then I decided to come back to India and try for jobs. I then had thoughts that i have again wasted my money doing the training with Florian, but I was so wrong as that knowledge helped me with my SAP FICO training(again thanks to Coco for encouraging us to learn SAP), i was able to understand the customization much better and the reason why it was required. Then at interviews even without much preparation i was able to answer questions related to AP/AR and many others. I am now back to believing that no education goes waste, it will reflect at some point in your career.

Now about the interview process:

I applied for the same position in Deloitte first, that was in November last year where i qualified the first 4 rounds and had to go for the next two rounds of face to face interview which never happened.

Deloitte/ EY Interview process(online):

1. Basics of finance & Accounting :
Questions like Golden rules of Accounting/Principles of Accounting, when to debit when to credit, methods of Depreciation, cash/accrual basis  
- all together there were 20 questions

2. Financial statement Analysis:
Questions were some what related to capital markets - 5 questions

3. Logical Reasoning and Numerical Ability: one can find samples and practice online

4. English Reading & letter writing(e-mail)

5. Communication skills/verbal ability : Listening test over the phone in a separate closed cubicle where you have to listen and repeat the same words or sentences.

The above rounds of interview were same for both, the only other round was an introduction round with EY, where we had to talk about ourselves for 2 minutes. After these rounds I was called the next day by EY HR personnel  for the next two rounds, which happened after 2 days of the online test.

HR round went for around 10 minutes,
I was asked about my expected salary for which I answered - as per company standards.
why have you chosen to work in Taxation - Taxation has always interested me for its variety, no two cases can be similar.
I enjoy applying different legislation to a cases and decided solution that best favor a client.
why I came back from Australia? and few other general questions.

Technical round(Panel of 2 Senior Managers) for around 30 minutes,
Panel: Introduce yourself, Tell us something about your previous company and how did the company benefit from you?
Panel: Have you applied for any other job and do you have any other offer in hand -
Me: I have applied for Deloitte too and have cleared the online test but haven't received any call for the next rounds.
Panel: Deloitte processing takes longer and then asked, now that you have cleared Deloitte rounds too who would you join if u get an offer letter from both the companies?
Me: I have not come across such an event in my life and that would be difficult to answer.
Panel: Do you know Deloitte pays better that what we do?
Me: Yes
Panel: Ok, if you get offer letter the same time and they have offered you better package who would you choose?
Me: Deloitte, as i need the money to pay back my education loan.
Panel: Thanks for being honest with us.
Panel: forwarding a paper and pen, show us how a balance sheet looks?
Panel: after my sketch, how would it look otherwise?
before i answered they started asking me two three questions to stress me. I was actually confused which one to answer first. I just returned a smile.
Panel: what are the sub-divisions of Assets & Liabilities in a balance sheet?
Me:current Assets, property Plant and Equipment, Investments.....current liabilities, long term liabilities......was stopped in-between and was put with the next questions.

Panel:
When you will be working on two to three client engagements at the same time how would you manage your time?
what will you do when 2 managers have given u a task that has the same deadline but one engagement is very time consuming and would take-up all the time?
Our client is based in US when you leave for the day they come to work, how will you manage to communicate your work with them?

There were many other questions that I can't recollect now. But my belief is just to be myself in an interview, as the panel is much experienced and has been through the same process during his career and if one fakes he would know it easily. So my suggestion is to just be yourself when you think the question is to trick you.

http://www.accountingcoach.com thats one website I followed to keep in touch with Accountig.

I again thank the whole Florian team.

Thanking You & Kind Regards,