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ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Maintain daily financial records

1.1 Correctly maintain daily financial records in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements for accounting purposes

1.2 Identify and rectify or refer discrepancies or errors in documentation or transactions to designated persons in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

1.3 Accurately credit and debit transactions and promptly enter into journals in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

2 Maintain general ledger

2.1 Maintain general ledger in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

2.2 Post transactions into general ledger in accordance with organisational and legislative reporting requirements

2.3 Reconcile systems for accounts payable and receivable with general ledger

2.4 Accurately prepare trial balance from general ledger in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

3 Monitor cash control

3.1 Ensure cash flow is accurately accounted for in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

3.2 Make and receive payments in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

3.3 Collect or follow up outstanding accounts within designated timelines

3.4 Check payment documentation for accuracy of information and despatch to creditors within designated timeline

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4

• Recognises and interprets numerical and textual information to determine and complete required activities

Writing

1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4

• Integrates data from different sources and records numerical information in a format appropriate to context and purpose of material
• Prepares clear and detailed information and instructions using format, structure and tone suitable to audience

Oral Communication

1.2, 3.2, 3.3

• Explains financial issues and requirements clearly, using facts and examples, and uses listening and questioning techniques to obtain sequenced instructions

Numeracy

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4

• Uses a limited range of mathematical calculations to reconcile amounts using whole numbers and decimals and arrange/compare numerical information

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.3

• Recognises, understands and monitors adherence to legislative and organisational requirements in undertaking own work

Interact with others

3.3, 3.4

• Understands the importance of using appropriate practices and protocols when handling confidential information

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4

• Takes responsibility for own workload and monitors adherence to specified goals and timelines
• Uses digital technologies to access, record, store, organise and compile data as required

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Equivalence status 

BSBFIA301 Maintain financial records

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Minor edits to clarify meaning of performance criteria

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.