FNSACC521 — Provide financial and business performance information

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What an assessment for FNSACC521 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 14 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 Assess organisation needs

1.1Clarify and confirm client’s needs, objectives and expectations
1.2Identify organisation’s specific legal and financial requirements when establishing, structuring and financing a business
1.3Discuss financial options and processes with internal stakeholders to develop suitable plans for providing information and achieving organisation’s goals within agreed timeframes
1.4Review plans against agreed criteria and clearly communicate results to internal stakeholders
1.5Monitor organisation’s objectives and respond to changes to the organisation’s needs

2 Analyse data

2.1Seek advice on reliability and accuracy of data from authorities and sources according to organisational procedures
2.2Compile and reconcile data and confirm that statements are accurate and comply with organisational procedures, legislative and statutory requirements, and standard financial reporting principles
2.3Analyse data and reports in line with standard financial analysis techniques and the organisation’s objectives
2.4Evaluate information on the financial profitability, efficiency and stability of the organisation
2.5Evaluate financial potential of the organisation, its future funding requirements, and statutory obligations

3 Prepare and provide financial and business performance advice to internal stakeholders

3.1Formulate recommendations to improve financial performance and compliance based on findings from analysis
3.2Escalate and refer complex taxation issues to relevant experts, as required
3.3Document and distribute recommendations report on financial and performance findings to required stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures

Performance evidence

prepare and document at least one piece of financial and business performance advice that:
complies with financial legislation and accounting standards, practices and principles
assesses general taxation, compliance and business viability issues faced by a client
assesses risk management options and practices.

Knowledge evidence

functions and features of policies and processes relating to financial and business performance information
common techniques used to assess and forecast financial and business performance
methods to assess client needs according to legal and financial business requirements
methods to compile, reconcile and analyse data
features of complex taxation issues and escalation procedures
features and principles of future cash flows
methods to quantify cash flows
common types of short-term and long-term finance and alternative finance sources
financial risks, contingencies, and risk management options relating to financial and business performance
key components of a recommendations report relating to financial and business performance, including:
advice on how future cash flows may be identified and quantified
advice on alternative finance sources and features of short-term and long-term finance
risk management options and contingencies
rights and obligations.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Performs mathematical calculations and uses mathematical problem-solving strategies to analyse trends and compare and benchmark financial information
Oral communication: Participates in verbal exchange using active listening and questioning techniques to elicit the views and opinions of others and confirm understanding Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with clients, colleagues and others to seek and provide information
Reading: Researches and analyses financial information and data from a range of sources to identify key aspects related to requirements
Writing: Prepares correspondence, plans and reports using logical structure and organisational formats appropriate for audience and purpose Uses clear language and concepts appropriate to audience to convey and clarify explicit information and requirements
Technology: Uses the main features and functions of digital technologies to access, extract and share information to achieve required outcomes

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What does an assessment tool for FNSACC521 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSACC521 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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