FNSACC421 — Prepare financial reports

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What an assessment for FNSACC421 must cover

28 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare and maintain asset register

1.1Prepare a register of property, plant and equipment from fixed asset transactions according to legislative and organisational policies and procedures
1.2Determine method of calculating depreciation according to organisational requirements
1.3Establish process for maintaining asset register and associated depreciation schedule according to accounting requirements and organisational policies and procedures

2 Record general journal entries for balance day adjustments

2.1Record depreciation of non-current assets and disposal of fixed assets according to accounting requirements and organisational policies and procedures
2.2Adjust expense accounts and revenue accounts for prepayments and accruals
2.3Record bad and doubtful debts according to accounting requirements and organisational policy and procedures
2.4Adjust ledger accounts for inventories and transfer to final accounts, if required

3 Update and prepare final general ledger accounts

3.1Make general journal entries for balance day adjustments in general ledger system according to accounting requirements and organisational policies and procedures
3.2Post revenue and expense account balances to final general ledger accounts system
3.3Prepare final general ledger accounts that reflect gross and net profits for reporting period

4 Prepare end of period financial reports

4.1Prepare revenue statement that reflects operating profit for reporting period according to organisational requirements
4.2Prepare balance sheet and reflect financial position of business at end of reporting period
4.3Identify and correct errors or refer for resolution according to organisational policy and procedures

Performance evidence

produce at least one complete asset register and depreciation schedule.
record entries for balance day adjustments
trace and reconcile errors systematically
apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to prepare and maintain financial reports and ledgers
complete all tasks according to organisational policies and industry standards.

Knowledge evidence

double-entry bookkeeping principles
processes for making general journal and general ledger entries
key provisions of legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the preparation of financial reports
key features of organisational accounting systems used for preparing financial reports
organisational policies, procedures and accounting standards relevant to own role.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Uses a wide range of mathematical calculations to interpret and arrange/compare numerical information
Reading: Identifies and interprets information from organisational policies, procedures and job requirements
Writing: Records accurate data using relevant format, structure and vocabulary
Planning and organising: Plans and completes tasks according to set guidelines and timelines
Technology: Uses the main features and functions of digital technologies to access, record, store, organise and compile data as required

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What does an assessment tool for FNSACC421 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSACC421 needs to address all 28 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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