AJ Isma & Partners / Nur Aina Afiqah Khairon Anuar

An internship is an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained through academic coursework to real-world situations within a professional setting. Internships are often a crucial component of many degree programs and can provide several benefits to students pursuing their education. Internship offer students the chance to apply concepts learned in the classroom to actual work scenarios. This practical experience can deepen their understanding of the subject matter and help them see the relevance of their academic studies in a professional context. Internship also provides a platform for students to develop and enhance a wide range of skills such as communication, teamwork, problem- solving and time management.
In Malaysia, the duration for the industrial training usually takes 3 to 6 months to complete. I have spent my internship for 6 months (24 weeks) at AJ Isma & Partners, Bandar Perda, Pulau Pinang starting from 1 September 2023 until 9 February 2024. During my internship, I have learnt a lot of experience and knowledge especially in audit field which I had never learnt before this in my course studies. I had been supervised by my supervisor, Puan Norhapiza Binti Suman which is the principal audit of the AJ Isma & Partners.
Besides learnt to do audit, I also have been given the exposure to do account and tax so that I can gain more knowledge not only doing audit but also expert in doing account and client’s tax. By learning all this new knowledge, I can enhance my written and verbal communication skills in a professional context. I can get the experience working in a team environment on audit engagements and learn how to collaborate with colleagues to achieve common audit objectives. The experience of this internship allows me to explore potential career path. The firsthand experience helps me to assess whether a particular industry or job role aligns with my interests and career goals.
This report started with student’s profile which is my updated resume that I used to apply my internship at AJ Isma & Partners. In this resume, it contains my education background, working experience, leadership experience, achievements in university, and skills that I have. I also put the company background of my industrial training, vision, mission, objective, organizational structure and services that they provide at AJ Isma & Partners. Other than that, I also do the SWOT analysis of the firm which consist strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Each component of SWOT I had listed two findings. Overall, I understand that practical training at an audit firm provides me a holistic learning experience that goes beyond theoretical knowledge, preparing me a career in auditing and accounting. It allows me to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios and develop the practical skills needed in the professional work environment.