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Maintain financial records in a small business

Maintain financial records in a small business

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIP3026A
State Code
D5295
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2011
Field of Education
081101 - Banking And Finance
Original Release Date
08/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain financial records in a small business in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries, including establishing system requirements, establishing the financial management system, and maintaining the financial reporting systems. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Establish system requirements
  • 1.1 The output requirements of the financial system are established in accordance with business plans and statutory and regulatory obligations
  • 1.2 The system needs and statutory reporting requirements are identified
2Establish financial management system
  • 2.1 The financial administrative systems established match the identified requirements of the business
  • 2.2 Mechanisms for the review of terms of trade and fee structures are suited to the business's needs and meet industry standards
  • 2.3 Equipment and software needed for the operation of the financial administrative system is identified, acquired and installed in association with relevant accounting and technical staff
  • 2.4 Financial administration, reporting and the performance indicators to be provided by the system are in accordance with business's statutory obligations
  • 2.5 Financial administrative systems are implemented in accordance with planned processes and policies
3Maintain financial reporting systems
  • 3.1 Financial reports required to monitor business performance, to ensure accurate and timely information on working capital and cash flow, and to meet statutory obligations are accurately prepared to the prescribed format and at the required times
  • 3.2 Financial reports are distributed to the relevant personnel and organisations by the due dates
  • 3.3 Financial administration and reporting systems are evaluated against established performance indicators
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Organisation may include:
small businesses or semi-autonomous cost centres in the transport, warehousing, transport and/or storage industries
Customers may be:
internal or external
Requirements for work may include:
relevant financial and taxation regulations
communications and computing equipment
hours of operation
basic accounting software and documentation
Financial records may include:
invoices
computer spreadsheets
ledgers
wage sheets
tax information
Financial operations may include:
compilation and use of cash receipts and cash payments journals
basic preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial reports
recording and balancing of petty cash transactions for financial records
completion of tax reconciliations and documentation
development and use of debtors and creditors records systems
completion of tax documentation and requirements
reconciliation of bank statements with cash records
Consultative processes may involve:
other employees and supervisors
banking institutions
Australian Taxation Office representatives
suppliers and clients
relevant authorities
other agencies
management
other office or technical staff
Communications systems may involve:
telephone
fax
email
mail
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
workplace procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
workplace financial operating procedures and policies
financial and taxation regulations and requirements
invoices, receipts and other financial documentation
journals and ledgers
operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation
manufacturers instructions for the use of calculators, computers and other equipment used in financial operations
relevant Australian and international standards, criteria and certification requirements
competency standards and training materials
supplier and/or client instructions
relevant OH&S procedures
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
Australian and state/territory financial regulations, codes and procedures
Australian and international standards and certification requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
Australian taxation regulations and requirements relevant to small businesses
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5871 TLIQ307C Maintain financial records in a small business Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWL37 TLIP3026 Maintain financial records in a small business Unit of competency