http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3498 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:27:39 GMT 2026-04-15T17:27:39Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4864 A report on field attachment carried out at Victory secondary school in the department of finance and accounts. Nyabuka, Isaac Internship is a mandatory activity at Busitema University for every student before he/she is awarded a Bachelor’s degree. Therefore, every student must find his/her convenient place for it. This internship was conducted at Victory Secondary School in Pallisa Town Council and the report is to be submitted to Busitema University faculty of management Sciences for the award of Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration. During the internee’s internship exercise, the internee was engaged in a number of activities. Which among others included; Reconciling cash books with bank balances, posting cash book, brainstorming on a number of issues, handled assignments, banking cheques for the school, preparation of income and expenditure, collecting fees, updating the ledger book and assisting in other activities. From which the internee benefited for example learnt new skills practically, met new people, exposure to real working environments among others. Despite the benefits enjoyed from the exercise, the internee was also faced with a number of hardships and disappointments; This report is divided into five chapters. The first Section of the report deals with introduction, organization background, objectives, location, vision, mission, overall Goal. The second Section of the report deals with the description of activities, tasks and assignments carried out by the internee and how they were carried out. The third Section comprises of the lessons learnt, experience gained, skills attained, during the internship training. The fourth Section explains the challenges and limitations, enjoyments and disappointments encountered during the field attachment. The fifth Section comprises of the conclusions. Internship report Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4864 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4862 A report for field attachment carried out at Pallisa town council, Pallisa district. Byomuhangi, Devis This executive summary/ Abstract consists the statement of the most practical work carried out, challenges and conclusion. The internship was undertaken as part of the requirements for the Diploma of Business Administration program at Busitema University where the key practical work included preparation of cash budget, costed work plan, budgeting, entering financial data using Excel, writing payment vouchers, making a bank reconciliation, presentation on the arms of government and evolution of gomesi, report typing , license assessments and others that helped me bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world financial procedures. The challenges faced were poor sanitation, lack of transport, lunch, power shortages, large number of interns in the office, less computers and printers. In conclusion, this report talks about the organization where the intern did the internship, what the intern did while at internship and recommendation for improvement on internship and place of internship with a closing conclusion Internship report Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4862 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4861 A report for field attachment carried out at Pallisa town council, Pallisa district. Akech, Sharon Owilli The intent of internship is intern’s link between classroom theory to practical knowledge that is imparting the right attitude and experience to the intern that will enable the intern(s) become effective and efficient in future. The internship was carried out at Pallisa Town Council under the Finance Department. The aim of the internship was to help the intern(s) attain new knowledge, skills and practical experience, improve confidence in problem solving, gain opportunities to relate with different categories of people, exposure to the demands and challenges of the work, improve appreciation of the profession and better work, integrate theory to practical knowledge; attitude and experience. During the period the intern participated in various practical work of the organization while in the finance department offices for example, the intern(s) prepared different books of accounts, the intern(s) prepared different documents such as the payment voucher/receipts and posted different books of accounts such as the cash book, the ledgers, the vote book, the abstracts, the revenue register, property register to mention but a few. In the period of learning the intern interfaced with a number of challenges hence there were limited computers to do the work practically for example it was only one computer yet we were very many interns in number, many intern under one supervisor, dirty toilets, shortages of power, few seats and many more. In conclusion, this report consists of the introduction, main body of the report, conclusions and recommendations. Internship report Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4861 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4860 Internship exercise conducted at Soroti district local government- Soroti city. Chekwemboi, Bridget This report presents an account of the intern’s industrial training conducted at Soroti District Local Government Finance Department for the period of May to August 2025. The training was aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical experience, while equipping the intern with relevant skills in financial management, public administration and service delivery. During the internship, the intern was attached to the Finance Department, where she actively participated in various activities such as revenue management, preparation of financial statements, vote book management, budgeting, and filing of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) returns. She also assisted in bank reconciliations, processing payments, and maintaining key accounting records. Through these tasks, she gained hands-on skills in financial reporting, public expenditure control, and computerized accounting systems, which enhanced her professional competence. The training experience was not without challenges. Limited office equipment, high workload during peak financial periods, and inadequate internet connectivity occasionally slowed down the completion of tasks. However, with the support of supervisors and staff, she was able to adapt quickly and overcome these difficulties by embracing teamwork, seeking guidance, and utilizing alternative resources where possible. Overall, the industrial training was highly beneficial as it enabled the intern to apply classroom knowledge in a real working environment, strengthened her problem-solving skills, and built confidence in handling finance-related assignments in public institutions. It also improved her interpersonal skills through collaboration with staff and supervisors. In conclusion, the training was a valuable experience that deepened the intern’s understanding of financial management in local government, and it has prepared her to contribute effectively to both academic and professional fields. Internship report Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/4860 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z