PoWER : empowering accounting graduates via performance work-based learning experience online report

The Performance Work-based Learning Experience Report (PoWER) represents a groundbreaking pedagogical innovation aimed at equipping accounting graduates with the essential competencies needed for a seamless transition into professional accounting practice. By bridging the divide between practical accounting proficiency and career readiness, PoWER revolutionises traditional assessment methodology to ensure students are well-prepared for the dynamic demands of the industry. Designed as a simulation-based adaptation of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)’s MyExperience, PoWER redefines conventional reporting frameworks by integrating industry-relevant competencies acquired during work-based learning internships with the rigorous performance objectives stipulated in ACCA’s Practical Experience Requirement (PER). This innovative learning tool, seamlessly embedded within the university’s Learning Management System (LMS), provides a structured, experiential platform that prepares students for real-world professional scenarios. It enables them to meticulously document and showcase their mastery of both essential and technical performance objectives throughout their internship experience. Beyond enhancing experiential learning, PoWER deepens students' understanding of professional responsibilities, fostering industry-aligned expertise. Furthermore, it aligns with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)’s competency-based education reform and contributes to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, reinforcing its role as a transformative tool in accounting education.