Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FNSACC302A, 'Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Review accounts receivable process

1.1. Receipts entered into accounts receivable system are checked for accuracy, consistency and thoroughness

1.2. Incorrect entries are identified and accurately recorded according to type and source of receipt

1.3. Discrepancies between monies owed and monies paid are identified and investigated according to organisation policy, procedures and guidelines

1.4. Receipts entered into accounts receivable system are amended according to established procedures

2. Identify bad and doubtful debts

2.1. Debtors ledger is regularly reviewed in accordance with organisation policy and guidelines to identify outstanding monies an further information, if required, sought from relevant sources

2.2. Bad or doubtful debt status is verified through liaison with debtors

2.3. Reporting procedures and appropriate documentation for bad and doubtful debts is completed in accordance with organisation policy and guidelines

3. Review compliance with terms and conditions and plan recovery action

3.1. Clients in default of trading terms are correctly identified according to organisation operating procedures and contacted promptly and courteously to make satisfactory arrangements to pay monies outstanding

3.2. Monies owing that constitute breaches of organisation credit policy are actioned in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

3.3. Previous activities and communication with clients are thoroughly reviewed to establish adequacy of follow-up procedures, and whether all usual organisation recovery avenues have been exhausted

3.4. Plans to pursue debt recovery or to initiate legal action are developed with measures to collect monies completed in accordance with organisation policy, guidelines and timelines

4. Prepare reports and file documentation

4.1. Reports are prepared which document accounts receivable, debt recovery type, cause and recovery plan and distributed to supervisors, managers and other relevant parties

4.2. Documentation is filed promptly in accordance with organisation policy and procedures

5. Distribute creditors invoices for authorisation

5.1. Invoice discrepancies are identified, investigated and rectified and invoices encoded and recorded correctly

5.2. Authorisation for payment is requested from appropriate personnel

6. Remit payments to creditors

6.1. Cheque requisition is correctly drawn up and authorised and the correct general ledger to be drawn against identified

6.2. Correct account is debited in a timely manner and in accordance with legislative and compliance requirements

6.3. Creditors payments are prepared in an accurate manner

7. Prepare accounts paid report and reconcile balances outstanding

7.1. Data is collected and entered onto spreadsheet giving details of creditors and amounts paid and a report prepared for ratification by appropriate management

7.2. Statements of outstanding balances are sought from suppliers where required and balances outstanding are reconciled to invoices received


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSACC302A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS40610 - Certificate IV in Accounting
  • FNS30310 - Certificate III in Accounts Administration
  • FNS40210 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
  • FNS30311 - Certificate III in Accounts Administration
  • FNS40211 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
  • FNS40611 - Certificate IV in Accounting
  • PSP50512 - Diploma of Government (Financial Services)
  • PSP40512 - Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)