Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- 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
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- 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 FNSACC406A, 'Set up and operate a computerised accounting system'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Set up and operate a computerised accounting system' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Implement an integrated accounting system | 1.1. The general ledger, chart of accounts and subsidiary accounts are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements, procedures and policies 1.2. Customers, suppliers and inventory items are set up in the system to meet organisational requirements and the reporting requirements of Goods and Services Tax (GST) 1.3. Appropriate technical help is used to solve any operational problems |
2. Process transactions within the system | 2.1. Input data is collated, coded and classified before processing 2.2. A wide range of cash and credit transactions are processed in both a service and trading environment 2.3. The general journal is used to make any balance day adjustments for prepayments and accruals 2.4. System output are regularly reviewed to verify the accuracy of data input and adjustments made for any detected processing errors 2.5. An end of financial year rollover is performed |
3. Maintain the system | 3.1. Any new general ledger accounts, customer, supplier, inventory and fixed asset records are added as required 3.2. An existing chart of accounts, customer, supplier, inventory and fixed asset records and subsidiary accounts are maintained and updated 3.3. The chart of accounts is customised to meet the reporting requirements of the organisation |
4. Produce reports | 4.1. Reports to indicate the financial performance and financial position of the organisation and for GST purposes are generated as required or requested 4.2. Reports to ensure that subsidiary ledgers and accounts reconcile with the general ledger are generated 4.3. Reports, which ensure that the bank account reconciles with the bank statement, over at least two reporting periods are generated |
5. Ensure system integrity | 5.1. Regular back-ups of the system are made to ensure against loss or corruption of data 5.2. Data are restored from back-ups in the event of loss or corruption of current data 5.3. A secure record of all processed transactions is maintained for audit purposes |