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SITXFIN010 — Prepare and monitor budgets

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What an assessment for SITXFIN010 must cover

64 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 35 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 budget information.

  • 1.1Determine and confirm scope and nature of required budgets.
  • 1.2Identify, access and interpret data and data sources required for budget preparation.
  • 1.3Analyse internal and external factors for potential impact on budget.
  • 1.4Provide opportunities for colleagues to contribute to budget planning process.

2 Prepare budget.

  • 2.1Draft budget based on analysis of all available information.
  • 2.2Estimate income and expenditure and support with valid, reliable and relevant information.
  • 2.3Reflect organisational objectives within draft budget.
  • 2.4Assess and present options and recommendations in a clear format.
  • 2.5Circulate draft budget to colleagues and managers for input.

3 Finalise budget.

  • 3.1Negotiate budget according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.2Agree on and incorporate modifications.
  • 3.3Complete final budget in a clear format within designated timelines.
  • 3.4Inform colleagues of final budget decisions and application within relevant work area, including reporting and financial management responsibilities.

4 Monitor and review budget.

  • 4.1Regularly review budget to assess actual performance against estimated performance and prepare accurate financial reports.
  • 4.2Incorporate all financial commitments into budget and budget reports.
  • 4.3Investigate and take appropriate action on significant deviations.
  • 4.4Analyse changes in internal and external environment and make necessary adjustments.
  • 4.5Collect and record relevant information to assist in future budget preparation.

Performance evidence

  • prepare a budget for a business that meets the specific business’ needs
  • include the following when preparing the above budget: consultation on components
  • include the following when preparing the above budget: analysis of factors that impact on the budget
  • include the following when preparing the above budget: completion of draft and final versions of budget within designated timelines
  • monitor and review the above budget against performance over its life cycle

Knowledge evidence

  • types of budgets: cash
  • types of budgets: cash flow
  • types of budgets: departmental
  • types of budgets: project
  • types of budgets: purchasing
  • types of budgets: sales
  • types of budgets: wage
  • types of budgets: whole of organisation
  • budget terminology
  • role and nature of budgets
  • budget formats, budget performance and financial reports
  • financial reporting procedures and cycles
  • features and functions of accounting software programs used to prepare and monitor budgets
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: growth or decline in economic conditions
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: human resource requirements
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: new legislation or regulation
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: organisational and management restructures
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: organisational objectives
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: scope of the project
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: shift in market trends
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: significant price movement for certain commodities or items
  • internal and external factors that impact on budget development: supplier availability and cost
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: competitor research
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: customer or supplier research
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: declared commitments in areas of operation
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: financial information from suppliers
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: financial proposals from key stakeholders
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: income and expenditure for previous time periods
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: departmental, event or project budgets
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: grant funding guidelines or limitations
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: management policies and procedures
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: organisational budget preparation guidelines
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: sources and contents of data required for budget preparation: performance information from previous periods
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: techniques for making budget estimates
  • budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques: common reasons for deviations and budget deviation management

Foundation skills

  • Oral communication skills: to: liaise and negotiate with colleagues on budget requirements.
  • Numeracy skills: to: interpret and analyse financial information from forecasts and previous performance data; develop financial estimates and scenarios.
  • Problem-solving skills: to: identify budgetary challenges and develop different options for their resolution; identify budget deviations and deficiencies and develop options for meeting budgetary requirements.
  • Teamwork skills: to: invite and coordinate the input of others in the organisation, and provide direction on budget management.
  • Planning and organising skills: to: access and sort information required for budget preparation; coordinate a timely, efficient and consultative budget development process.
  • Technology skills: to: use accounting software.

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What does an assessment tool for SITXFIN010 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITXFIN010 needs to address all 64 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 35 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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