The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Analyse financial resources
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Financial resources required to achieve council objectives are identified and incorporated within budgets. Completed |
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Additional expenditure required is forecast and provisions are made for access to required finances. Completed |
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Contingency plans for obtaining additional financial resources are developed in the event of a shortfall of available funds. Completed |
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Interpret financial and economic information
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Financial reports are analysed by calculating balance sheet ratios, income statement ratios and cash flow statement ratios. Completed |
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Macro and micro economic factors are identified and their impact on council's financial capabilities is evaluated. Completed |
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Financial performance of business units/councils are reviewed and reported appropriately. Completed |
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Use financial information to support decision making
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Different financial scenarios are identified and modelled to support decision-making process. Completed |
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Cost-benefit analysis is conducted to support viability of council activities. Completed |
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Appropriate financial advisers are consulted when using financial information to support business decisions. Completed |
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Accurate financial information is obtained and analysed when developing business unit plans. Completed |
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Decisions are made using updated financial information. Completed |
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Maximise returns on financial resources
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Actual income and expenditure are monitored against budgets to ensure available and budgeted resources are not exceeded. Completed |
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Corrective action is taken when deviations in budgets occur, and variations are explained. Completed |
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Data on the use of financial resources is collected, analysed and reported appropriately. Completed |
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Recommendations for improving returns on financial resources are communicated to management. Completed |
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Performance indicators are discussed with managers and staff and agreed upon. Completed |
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