FNSORG506 — Prepare financial forecasts and projections

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What an assessment for FNSORG506 must cover

31 assessable components: 5 elements (12 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Plan preparation timetable

1.1Identify all critical milestones to ensure financial forecasts and projections can be prepared within timeframes
1.2Review business plans, financial forecasting and processing systems to identify timeframes and parameters, and any potential conflicts

2 Identify assumptions and parameters

2.1Review business plans and exception reports to identify and resolve conflicts in assumptions
2.2Review assumptions and parameters to ensure compliance with organisational policy and procedures
2.3Analyse current and historical financial reports to establish trends, and examine external environment to gain objective overview

3 Issue instructions and relevant aids for preparation of forecasts and projections

3.1Issue clear instructions that comply with organisational format to facilitate use and ensure consistent interpretation
3.2Identify business types to enable selection of effective financial models, and provide training to users to ensure comprehensive understanding and effective use of models

4 Collect, consolidate, model and analyse data

4.1Review data to ensure consistency with model used and document analysis results clearly
4.2Collect reliable, valid, complete and comprehensive data
4.3Process and consolidate data in logical structured format that enables ready analysis according to established timetable

5 Document results and obtain approval

5.1Document results clearly in suitable format that meets needs of target users
5.2Obtain all approvals in accordance with management objectives and financial and organisational policy, and distribute results within timetable

Performance evidence

comply with organisational policy and procedures that relate to the preparation of financial forecasts and projections
apply standard accounting principles and techniques
accurately identify assumptions and parameters of forecasts
collect, consolidate, model and analyse data in a timely manner
document forecasts and projections, and obtain approval where required.

Knowledge evidence

describe relevant financial industry codes of practice
explain financial forecasting techniques, models and best practice
identify key users or audience for financial forecasts and projections
outline factors in the external environment that can impact on financial forecasts
outline the relevance of historical financial reports to forecasting
identify and interpret relevant organisational policy and procedures
explain key requirements of relevant legislation and regulations that influence the financial services industry.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets, analyses and reviews a variety of structurally complex textual information for accuracy, consistency and compliance with legislation and organisational requirements
Writing: Produces analytical financial reports from an extensive range of data and modelling to clearly and accurately convey forecasts and projections in required formats Develops content using clear and detailed language organised in a manner that supports the purposes and audience of the document
Oral Communication: Participates in verbal exchanges using careful listening and questioning techniques to elicit relevant information from others, and clear and direct language to convey instructions and confirm understanding Uses language, tone and pace appropriate to the audience and environment
Numeracy: Collects, analyses and reviews relevant numerically expressed data, formulae and ratios from a range of sources Uses advanced mathematical skills to identify assumptions and inconsistencies, and complete accurate result analysis Performs calculations necessary to estimate timelines and prepare accurate timetables
Navigate the world of work: Takes full responsibility for understanding and complying with organisational policy and procedures regarding financial forecasts and projections Maintains and updates knowledge required to carry out work role
Interact with others: Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols to gain and elicit information relevant to financial forecasts and projections
Get the work done: Accepts responsibility for planning, sequencing and scheduling complex tasks and workload according to organisational requirements Applies systematic and analytical decision-making processes to make forecasts and projections in complex and non-routine situations Uses formal analytical thinking techniques to identify issues and generate possible solutions Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks, store data and access information

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What does an assessment tool for FNSORG506 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSORG506 needs to address all 31 unit components: 5 elements with 12 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FNSORG506?

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