APPLY FOR THE 30-DAY VIRTUAL ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP
Can you work through the accounting tasks that happen in a real business?
First, let's check your accounting foundation.
Before you proceed, you'll complete three short practical accounting scenarios covering transaction processing, reconciliation and month-end adjustments.
This is only an initial readiness check.
Question 1 of 3: Your company purchased office equipment on credit from OfficeMart Ltd for $2,500,000. Which accounts should be affected?
Question 2 of 3: Your company's cash book shows a bank balance of ₦1,250,000, while the bank statement shows ₦1,180,000.
You discover that a bank charge of ₦20,000 and a direct debit of ₦50,000 have not yet been recorded in the cash book. What should you do?
Question 3 of 3: At month-end, your company has an unpaid electricity bill of GBP180,000 relating to the current month. The supplier has not yet sent the invoice. What accounting treatment is required?
Your Accounting Readiness Check Is Complete!
You've completed the three practical scenarios. Reveal your result to see whether you can proceed to the next stage of the VAI application process.
🔓 YAP AFRICA EMPLOYMENT-READINESS PATHWAY
You may know accounting. But can you actually work through the accounting tasks that happen in a real business?
Many accounting learners and early-career professionals understand accounting principles but have limited opportunities to practise the complete accounting workflow in a structured workplace environment.
The YAP Africa Employment-Readiness Pathway is designed to help close that gap - taking you from accounting knowledge to practical workplace preparation and, where opportunities are available, real workplace exposure.
YOUR PATHWAY
STAGE 1 — 30-DAY VIRTUAL ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP
Build practical accounting workflow skills through a structured simulated workplace experience.
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STAGE 2 — POST-INTERNSHIP PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT
Strengthen your accounting software skills, CV, work portfolio and internship readiness.
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STAGE 3 — PHYSICAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Eligible participants can apply for available physical internship opportunities.
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STAGE 4 — YAPTALENT / EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY
Continue developing your skills and position yourself for future accounting opportunities.
THE VAI IS STAGE 1.
It gives you the opportunity to practise the work,
build practical confidence and prepare for the next
stage of your employment-readiness journey.
FREE • 30 DAYS • 100% VIRTUAL • SIMULATED WORKPLACE
📌 WHO IS THE VIRTUAL ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP FOR?
For accounting learners and professionals who want to strengthen their ability to perform practical accounting work.
1. Accounting Graduates & NYSC Members
Build practical confidence by working through realistic accounting tasks and workflows.
2. Accounting Job Seekers
Practise the tasks you may be expected to handle in an accounting role and become more confident discussing your abilities.
3. Early-Career Accountants
Strengthen your practical workflow skills and build confidence handling accounting responsibilities.
4. Accountants Returning or Transitioning Careers
Refresh your practical accounting skills and rebuild confidence through structured workplace practice.
📌 YOUR EMPLOYMENT-READINESS JOURNEY
01 — APPLY
Complete your application.
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02 — ASSESS
Take the Pre-Internship Assessment.
Minimum score: 70%
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03 — GET SELECTED
Successful applicants receive admission and onboarding instructions.
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04 — GET ONBOARDED
Join the programme and prepare for your simulated workplace experience.
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05 — 30-DAY VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP
Complete practical accounting missions and assignments, meet deadlines, receive feedback, and build confidence across the complete accounting workflow.
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06 — FINAL ASSESSMENT
Demonstrate your practical accounting skills and identify the remaining skill gaps you need to close.
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07 — POST-INTERNSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Complete the required post-internship development stage to strengthen your employability and prepare for real workplace opportunities.
THE PIPD IS STAGE 2 AND IS A PAID DEVELOPMENT STAGE.
Program Fee: $10. This includes the 5-Day Practical Accounting
Software Bootcamp, CV & Work Portfolio Development, and
Physical Internship Preparation.
Practical Accounting Software Training
Build your ability to perform accounting workflows using
accounting software.
CV & Work Portfolio
Strengthen your CV and develop a portfolio that demonstrates
your practical accounting capabilities.
Physical Internship Preparation
Prepare for the transition from simulated workplace practice
to available 30-day physical internship opportunities.
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08 — PHYSICAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Eligible participants can apply for available physical internship opportunities lasting 30 to 90 days.
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09 — KEEP GROWING
Continue your professional development and access further opportunities through:
YAP Alumni → YAPSkills → YAPTalent
📌 WHAT YOU WILL DO DURING THE 30-DAY VAI
This is not a course where you simply watch lessons. You will work through realistic accounting scenarios and practise the complete accounting workflow.
During the 30 days, you'll work through realistic accounting scenarios covering:
✔ TRANSACTION PROCESSING
Analyse and record business transactions.
✔ RECEIVABLES & PAYABLES
Handle customers, suppliers, invoices and payments.
✔ GENERAL LEDGER & TRIAL BALANCE
Post, review and investigate accounting records.
✔ RECONCILIATION & ERROR DETECTION
Find discrepancies and correct accounting errors.
✔ PAYROLL
Work through practical employee accounting.
✔ ADJUSTMENTS & MONTH-END CLOSING
Handle accruals, prepayments and month-end procedures.
✔ FINANCIAL REPORTING
Work with financial and management reports.
✔ COMPLETE ACCOUNTANT'S WORKFLOW
Bring everything together in a simulated workplace assignment.
30 DAYS. PRACTICAL TASKS. COMPLETE ACCOUNTING WORKFLOW.
Practise the work, build confidence and
become better prepared to perform accounting responsibilities.
📌 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do I need previous accounting software experience?
No. The Virtual Accounting Internship is focused on developing your ability to perform practical accounting work. You should, however, have a basic accounting foundation and be ready to apply what you know through practical tasks, business scenarios, assignments, and assessments.
Is the Virtual Accounting Internship physical or online?
The Virtual Accounting Internship is 100% online and fully virtual. You can participate remotely and complete your assigned work from wherever you are.
Is this a real company internship?
No. The Virtual Accounting Internship is a structured simulated workplace experience.
You will work through realistic business situations, accounting tasks, assignments, and assessments designed to help you practise the type of accounting work you may be expected to perform in a workplace.
The simulation provides a structured environment where you can practise, receive feedback, identify errors, correct your work, and improve as you progress.
How does the 30-day internship work?
The internship follows a structured 30-day programme. You will be given practical accounting tasks, business scenarios, assignments, and assessments to complete throughout the programme.
Each task has a purpose, deadline, and expected standard. You are expected to complete and submit your work within the specified timeframe.
Is attendance and participation compulsory?
Yes. The VAI is not a self-paced course that you can join occasionally and complete whenever you feel like it.
You are expected to participate consistently, complete your assigned tasks, meet submission deadlines, and maintain the required standard throughout the programme.
What happens if I do not complete my assigned tasks?
The programme is performance-based. Participants who consistently fail to complete assigned tasks, miss required deadlines, fail to meet weekly requirements, or do not demonstrate the required level of participation may be removed from the internship.
This is necessary because the VAI is designed to simulate the accountability and responsibility expected in a professional accounting environment.
Will my work be assessed?
Yes. Your assignments and practical tasks are assessed throughout the internship.
You will receive feedback that helps you identify errors, understand what needs improvement, and strengthen your ability to perform practical accounting work.
What if I make mistakes in my assignments?
Mistakes are part of practical learning. What matters is your ability to understand the feedback, correct your work, and improve.
However, the VAI is not a programme where simply submitting work is enough. You are expected to demonstrate improvement and meet the required standards as you progress.
What practical accounting tasks will I work on?
Throughout the internship, you will work through practical accounting areas such as transaction processing, customer and supplier transactions, receivables and payables, general ledger and trial balance, reconciliation, error detection, payroll, journal entries, month-end adjustments, financial reporting, and complete accounting workflows.
Can I participate using my mobile phone?
Yes. The Virtual Accounting Internship is designed for remote participation, and you can complete the programme using your smartphone.
A laptop or desktop may provide a more convenient experience for certain tasks, but you do not need a laptop to participate.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the requirements of the Virtual Accounting Internship will receive a certificate of completion.
Please note: A certificate is not automatically issued simply because you enrolled. You must successfully complete the programme requirements.
Is this a guaranteed job placement programme?
No. The Virtual Accounting Internship does not guarantee employment, job placement, or an internship with an external company.
Its purpose is to provide structured practical training through a simulated workplace environment, help you strengthen your accounting workflow skills, and give you practical work you can confidently discuss when applying for accounting opportunities.
What will I have at the end of the internship?
If you successfully complete the programme, you will have worked through a structured series of practical accounting tasks, assignments, business scenarios, and assessments covering the complete accounting workflow.
More importantly, you should have greater confidence in your ability to apply accounting knowledge to practical workplace situations.
The VAI is designed to help you move beyond studying accounting and start practising the work.
If you are not prepared to participate consistently, complete your assignments, meet deadlines, and meet the programme requirements, this internship may not be for you.
📌 JOIN THE VAI WAITLIST
Join the Virtual Accounting Internship Waitlist
You've completed the initial readiness check. The next step is to join the VAI WhatsApp Waitlist, where you'll receive information about the application process, assessment, programme dates, and next steps.
Joining the waitlist does not mean you have been selected for the internship. All applicants will go through the required selection process before admission into the 30-day programme.
If you are selected, you'll receive your onboarding instructions and prepare to begin the internship with the selected cohort.
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ABOUT YAP AFRICA
YAP Africa (Young Accounting Professionals, Africa) exists to solve one major challenge in accounting: the gap between knowing accounting theory and being able to perform real accounting work.
Through practical training frameworks, workplace simulations, and accounting technology solutions like YAPBooks™, we help accounting students, graduates, and early-career professionals build the confidence and practical skills needed to handle real accounting workflows, perform better at work, and become more valuable to employers.
Our mission is simple: to help accountants move from “I know accounting” to “I can actually do the job.”
Learn more at https://www.yapafrica.com.ng
MEET YOUR LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Queen Ikechukwu, FCA
Founder, YAP Africa | Accounting Talent Development Expert
With over 17 years of professional accounting experience, Queen Ikechukwu, FCA understands the challenge many accountants face: knowing accounting theory but struggling to confidently apply it in real workplace situations.
Through YAP Africa, she has helped accountants and finance professionals develop practical skills, workplace confidence, and the technical competencies needed to perform real accounting tasks, use modern accounting tools, and become more valuable in their careers.
Her mission is to help accountants bridge the gap between what they learned and what employers expect them to do.
Read more on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/queenikechukwu