• FNSACCT407B - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

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FNSACCT407B
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

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Issue Date: March 2024


This unit requires the application of skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a computerised accounting system.

The unit encompasses implementing an integrated accounting system, processing transactions within the system, maintaining the system, producing reports and ensuring system integrity.

The unit has application across all sectors of the financial services sector and has application to job functions such as accounts receivable and payable clerks.

This unit requires the application of skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a computerised accounting system.

The unit encompasses implementing an integrated accounting system, processing transactions within the system, maintaining the system, producing reports and ensuring system integrity.

The unit has application across all sectors of the financial services sector and has application to job functions such as accounts receivable and payable clerks.

This unit covers the competency to establish and operate under supervision, a computerised accounting system.

This unit covers the competency to establish and operate under supervision, a computerised accounting system.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.




Evidence Required

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EVIDENCE GUIDE

Assessment of performance requirements in the unit should be undertaken in an industry context. The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for the unit. Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range Statement applicable to the workplace.

Overview of assessment requirements

To achieve competency in this unit, a person must be able to demonstrate:

knowledge of organisations chart of accounts

knowledge of organisational polices and procedures

ability to implement an integrated accounting system

ability to process transactions within the system

ability to maintain the system

ability to produce reports

ability to ensure system integrity

Critical aspects of evidence

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance:

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statement and contexts applicable to the work environment.

Delivery/assessment relationship to other units:

Prerequisite units:

BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records

Assessment requirements

Method of assessment:

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance.

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and other methods as required.

Context of assessment:

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the financial services industry context and should cover aspects of personal/financial responsibility and accountability.

Aspects of competency, including the attainment of relevant knowledge and skills, may be assessed in a relevant workplace, a closely simulated work environment, or other appropriate means that clearly meet industry competency requirements.

Resources required for assessment:

Assessment of this unit of competence requires access to suitable resources to demonstrate competence.

Assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.

Access to registered provider of assessment services.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE&SKILLS

Knowledge requirements include:

current relevant legislation and statutory requirements including those relating to occupational health and safety (OH&S)

relevant source documents and information contained within source documents

principles of double entry accounting

principles and practices of accrual accounting

organisational procedures and policies relating to maintaining financial records

current financial legislation

Skills requirements include:

keyboard skills

computer literacy

numeracy for financial calculations and analysis

proofreading to check details/calculations

reading, interpreting financial statements and reports

problem solving skills for providing discrepancy solutions

recording, gathering and classifying financial information

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. If bold italicised text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Chart of accounts may include:

current assets

non-current assets

current liabilities

non-current liabilities

income

classified expenses by type

equity

Organisational requirements, procedures and policiesmay include:

Australian Accounting Standards

log on procedures

correctly identifying and opening files

locating data

storing data

OH&S policies, procedures and programs

security

electronic and paper based recording

corporate governance

Appropriate technical help may include:

on screen help

online help

software manuals

computer help desk personnel

managers and supervisors

designated technology assistance staff

external staff employed or recommended by the software supplier to assist with difficulties

Transactions may include:

commencing business entry

cheque payments

credit card payments

cash sales and deposits

petty cash

funds transfers

loans

sales invoices

purchase invoices

purchase orders

adjustment notes

contra entries

customer payments

supplier payments

discounts (financial and sales)

commission

bad debts

bank reconciliation

purchase and sale of stock

inventory stock take

withdrawal of stock/assets by owner

Balance day adjustments may include:

prepaid expenses

revenue received in advance

depreciation

accrued expenses

doubtful debts

Subsidiary ledgersmay include:

accounts receivable

accounts payable

inventory

fixed assets

Reportsmay include:

profit and loss

balance sheet

business activity statement

bank reconciliation

aged receivables/reconciliation

aged payables/reconciliation

inventory listing

asset listing

customer statements

auditable transaction trail

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The general ledger and chart of accounts are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements 
Customers, suppliers and inventory items are set up in accordance with organisational requirements 
A system is set up to meet the reporting requirements of Goods and Services Tax (GST) 
Appropriate technical help is used to solve any operational problems 
Input data is collated, coded and classified before processing 
A wide range of cash and credit transactions are processed in both a service and trading environment 
The general journal is used to make any balance day adjustments for prepayments and accruals 
The system outputs is reviewed to verify the accuracy of data input 
Adjustments are made for any detected processing errors 
An end of financial year rollover is performed 
Any new general ledger accounts, customer, supplier, inventory and fixed asset records are added as required 
Any existing chart of accounts, customer, supplier, inventory and fixed asset records are maintained and updated 
The chart of accounts is customised to meet the reporting requirements of the organisation 
Reports to indicate the financial performance and financial position of the organisation are generated 
Reports to meet the GST reporting requirements of the organisation are generated 
Reports to ensure that subsidiary ledgers/accounts reconcile with the general ledger are generated 
Reports, which ensure that the bank account reconciles with the bank statement, over at least two reporting periods are generated 
Regular back-ups of the system are made to ensure against loss or corruption of data 
Data back-ups are restored in the event of loss or corruption of data 
A secure record of all processed transactions is maintained for audit purposes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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