Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FNSACC408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FNSACC408 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work autonomously and in teams to complete work activities relating to the provision of accounting and bookkeeping services.It applies to individuals who occupy roles with some responsibility and use a range of research and organisational techniques to establish and carry out their work requirements in the accounting industry.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on regulatory requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop professional working relationships
  • Clarify business needs and expectations of work to be done through clear communication with key stakeholders
  • Determine roles and responsibilities of various members of the accounting and tax profession according to business needs
  • Identify activities that fall outside own role and responsibilities, and identify networks of individuals able to carry out those activities
  • Refer business owner to networks for advice and services where applicable
  • Request feedback on range, type and quality of service to be provided and act on feedback, where applicable
  • Identify and use ethical principles and practices in own role and responsibilities
       
Element: Identify compliance requirements and support materials
  • Obtain access to publications and software tools designed to assist in carrying out own work activities
  • Research legislative, statutory, regulatory and industry requirements for carrying out own work activities
       
Element: Set up and maintain systems to meet compliance requirements
  • Develop systems to support user needs
  • Develop instructions and guidelines for carrying out daily activities according to compliance requirements
  • Review and adapt systems as necessary on a regular basis
       
Element: Work autonomously or in a team to complete work activities
  • Determine tasks to be done and identify required conditions to work autonomously or in team environment
  • Plan work to manage resources, time and priorities
  • Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts, and contributions
  • Support team to identify and resolve problems that impede its performance
  • Adapt to changes in technology and work organisation in a timely manner
       
Element: Develop and maintain own competency
  • Identify and review own professional development needs and goals on regular basis
  • Clarify and comply with competency, authorisation and licensing requirements
  • Seek professional development opportunities that reflect own needs and goals in agreed timeframe
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify business needs and expectations of work to be done through clear communication with key stakeholders 
Determine roles and responsibilities of various members of the accounting and tax profession according to business needs 
Identify activities that fall outside own role and responsibilities, and identify networks of individuals able to carry out those activities 
Refer business owner to networks for advice and services where applicable 
Request feedback on range, type and quality of service to be provided and act on feedback, where applicable 
Identify and use ethical principles and practices in own role and responsibilities 
Obtain access to publications and software tools designed to assist in carrying out own work activities 
Research legislative, statutory, regulatory and industry requirements for carrying out own work activities 
Develop systems to support user needs 
Develop instructions and guidelines for carrying out daily activities according to compliance requirements 
Review and adapt systems as necessary on a regular basis 
Determine tasks to be done and identify required conditions to work autonomously or in team environment 
Plan work to manage resources, time and priorities 
Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts, and contributions 
Support team to identify and resolve problems that impede its performance 
Adapt to changes in technology and work organisation in a timely manner 
Identify and review own professional development needs and goals on regular basis 
Clarify and comply with competency, authorisation and licensing requirements 
Seek professional development opportunities that reflect own needs and goals in agreed timeframe 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FNSACC408 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
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FNSACC408 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

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