CPA Program

The Practical Experience Logbook

MICHELLE ROACH CPA

Using the logbook

The logbook allows you to record the examples you discussed with your mentor. You must complete all the personal effectiveness, business and leadership sub-skills. You must also complete four technical sub-skills. Enter the code and sub-skill in the blank space provided. Remember, you can choose any four technical sub-skills to demonstrate. Below is an example of a sub-skill: You should complete a description of the example you discussed with your mentor.

Example of how to complete your logbook

Code BUS2

Sub-skills Using technology for business

Description of workplace example My business unit had just started to use new software for conference calls and online meetings. I was responsible for putting together instructions on how to use the new technology. I had to familiarise myself with the software by watching the instructional videos. I set up the rst meeting for our team using the new software. I created instructions on how to set up conference and online meetings and then circulated copies to my team by email. The result was that other team members were able to use the technology effectively, communication with other ofces improved and I proved my capability to deal with different technology.

Mentors signature

Date

Your mentor should sign if they are satised that your example demonstrates your competence in this sub-skill.

The date your mentor signed the subskill.

The logbook can be saved as a working document. This will allow you and your mentor to update it electronically. To ll out the interactive logbook select the Hand tool, and click inside the text box and type your text. When you have nished lling out the appropriate information click Save, and print if desired.

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Personal effectiveness skills
Code Sub-skills PER1 Demonstrating professional self awareness Description of workplace example

Mentors signature Code Sub-skills PER2 Building relationships and interpersonal skills Description of workplace example

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Mentors signature Code Sub-skills PER3 Communicating effectively in the workplace Description of workplace example

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Code Sub-skills PER4 Applying critical analysis and professional judgement Description of workplace example

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Leadership skills
Code Sub-skills LEA1 Embracing ethics and good governance Description of workplace example

Mentors signature Code Sub-skills LEA2 Embracing diversity Description of workplace example

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Mentors signature Code Sub-skills LEA3 Planning and innovative thinking Description of workplace example

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Mentors signature Code Sub-skills LEA4 Problem solving and decision making Description of workplace example

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Business skills
Code Sub-skills BUS1 Understanding the regulatory environment Description of workplace example

Mentors signature Code Sub-skills BUS2 Using technology for business Description of workplace example

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Mentors signature Code Sub-skills BUS3 Understanding the business environment Description of workplace example

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Mentors signature Code Sub-skills BUS4 Applying business analysis and risk management Description of workplace example

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Technical skills
Please enter any four technical sub-skills. Please refer to page 7 of The Practical Experience Guide for codes and more information. The guide is available at cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xbcr/cpa-site/practical-experience-guide.pdf Code Sub-skills

Description of workplace example

Mentors signature Code Sub-skills

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Description of workplace example

Mentors signature Code Sub-skills

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Description of workplace example

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Description of workplace example

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