WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: DEVELOPING SELF-EFFICACY THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TAX CLINIC PROGRAM

Abstract

This article considers the impact of the work-integrated learning (‘WIL’) experience as part of Australia’s National Tax Clinic Program (‘NTCP’) on the self-efficacy of international students studying in Australia. Through a pre and post survey the results demonstrate that participation in the NTCP had a positive impact on the self-efficacy of international students to a larger extent than domestic students. The WIL experience substantially increased the confidence of international students in relation to applying taxation law, communication, teamwork, presenting ideas and taxation research. In addition, international students were more confident in achieving their career goals and understanding what is expected of them as a professional advisor. This study provides empirical evidence of the benefits of WIL for international students. The findings have implications for educational professionals as they design future degree courses which aim to improve both the student experience and employability outcomes of international students. © 2022, Australasian Tax Teachers' Association. All rights reserved.

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Author Keywords

self-efficacy International students Accounting Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) consulting tax clinic

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Author Affiliations

Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia

CQUniversity Australia, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia

University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia

UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia

Funding & Acknowledgements

Australian Government

Funding: This work was supported in part by funding from the Australian Government through the NTCP

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WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: DEVELOPING SELF-EFFICACY THROUGH THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TAX CLINIC PROGRAM

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