Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities

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 FNSBKG401A, 'Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Develop a professional working relationship with relevant parties

1.1. Business needs and expectations of a bookkeeper are clarified through clear communication with relevant parties

1.2. Roles and responsibilities of the bookkeeper are determined according to the business needs

1.3. Activities that fall outside the role and responsibilities of the bookkeeper are identified and networks of individuals able to carry out activities are identified

1.4. Where applicable, the business owner is referred to relevant networks for advice and services

1.5. Feedback is sought on the range, type and quality of service to be provided and, where applicable, acted upon

1.6. Relevant ethical principles and practices are identified and used in all dealings

1.7. A strategy for continuing professional development is set in place and implemented to ensure ongoing professional practices

2. Carry out research to identify compliance requirements and support materials

2.1. Research is conducted into legislative, statutory, regulatory and industry requirements for carrying out bookkeeping activities

2.2. Access to relevant publications and software tools designed to assist in carrying out bookkeeping activities is obtained

3. Set up and maintain appropriate systems to meet compliance requirements

3.1. Systems are developed to support audience needs.

3.2. Instructions and guidelines for carrying out relevant daily activities and developed in accordance with compliance requirements

3.3. Systems are reviewed and adapted as necessary on a regular basis


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSBKG401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS40210 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
  • FNS40211 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping