Ten students studying accounting at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) are in Bangkok and Singapore for the next two weeks, expanding their skills on the globalisation of professional accounting.
The students are part of a collaboration between CIT and various overseas institutions enabling cross-cultural learning opportunities that enhance students’ accounting knowledge through exposure to industry and work practices in other countries.
The group is expected to attend classes at Mahidol University International College (MUIC) in Bangkok and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) West School of Business and Services in Singapore.
Acting Head of CIT’s Accounting Bookkeeping and Legal Services Department, Ella Rosso said it was an opportunity for the students to deepen their knowledge through a combination of practical and theoretical learning covering a range of accounting and business subjects.
“It also develops the cultural awareness essential in today’s global economy,” Ms Rosso said.
She said that as part of the cross-cultural experience, the students would also visit local firms and learn about their environmentally sustainable work practices.
She said that at MUIC the students would learn about developing cross-cultural competence in a business environment, and participate in introductory language classes and cultural experiences.
Travelling student, Sergio Gualteieri said it was an opportunity to become aware of the job opportunities that the economic relationship between Australia and these countries gave to an accountant and to establish new networks with local students and professionals.
“I believe that sharing your experience and knowledge with people from different countries is one of the best ways to enrich yourself and learn more about different cultures,” Mr Gualteieri said.
“I definitely expect to find new friends and colleagues from Thailand and Singapore.”
