FNSACC608 — Evaluate organisation’s financial performance

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What an assessment for FNSACC608 must cover

30 assessable components: 3 elements (11 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 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 Evaluate returns to operations

1.1Trend cash flow and profitability patterns to identify current position and expected returns from investments and projected operations
1.2Disaggregate averaged returns to assess strengths and weaknesses in organisational performance
1.3Evaluate investment returns against risk, profit and capital budget requirements

2 Determine short-term and long-term needs

2.1Identify resources required by organisation to meet short-term and long-term obligations, and cost using standard financial analysis techniques
2.2Establish and review financial priorities based on reported performance and identified trends, organisational objectives and expected returns to operations and investments
2.3Review financial options and conduct analysis of range of possible assets and liabilities to optimise capital mix to support operations and trading need
2.4Evaluate and document organisational policy and procedures for expenditures and investments to ensure relevance to changing personnel profiles
2.5Analyse debt to equity targets in terms of organisation’s expected performance and establish in line with organisational objectives using standard accounting techniques

3 Review performance

3.1Ensure forecasts made are justifiable given observed trends, information, events and assumptions, with standard errors calculated to produce levels of accuracy suitable for planning purposes
3.2Regularly review forecasts in line with actual performance and alternative sources of information
3.3Assess risk strategies for long-term viability and harmonise with short-term goals and obligations

Performance evidence

evaluate returns to operations using standard financial analysis and accounting techniques, and following organisational policy and procedures
determine long-term and short-term organisational needs
review and monitor financial performance across an organisation
assess risk strategies and make recommendations regarding financial performance.

Knowledge evidence

discuss techniques for developing long-term and short-term plans, and determining financial priorities
explain the purpose and key features of standard financial analysis techniques and business review processes
explain the role of audits in evaluating financial performance
discuss ethical considerations in evaluating financial performance
identify and explain the key features of financial legislation relating to the evaluation of financial performance
identify and explain the key principles of cash flow and budgetary control
identify and explain the key principles of cost–benefit analysis and use of forecasting techniques
identify and explain the key principles of internal control, including statutory requirements
outline the key features of organisational structures and lines of management authority
discuss strategies for risk identification and management.

Foundation skills

Reading: Accesses, analyses and synthesises key information from complex sources to evaluate financial performance
Writing: Prepares forecasts, financial options and clear written advice using logical structure, correct terminology and writing style that matches the audience and intended purpose
Numeracy: Performs mathematical calculations and uses a range of mathematical problem-solving techniques to analyse trends and to estimate and forecast financial data
Navigate the world of work: Takes a lead role in evaluating performance against the achievement of organisational goals and objectives, taking into account legal or regulatory obligations
Get the work done: Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing, scheduling and monitoring complex tasks and own workload to achieve organisational goals and objectives Uses systematic analytical problem-solving processes in complex, routine and non-routine situations, gathering information and identifying and evaluating options against criteria Uses digital technologies to access, enter and extract relevant information to achieve required outcomes

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What does an assessment tool for FNSACC608 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSACC608 needs to address all 30 unit components: 3 elements with 11 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 10 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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