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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 Compile financial information

1.1 Identify financial information related to international business activity and separate it from domestic business activity for reporting and compliance purposes

1.2 Collect relevant current financial data, convert to currency used in report, and evaluate and code to ensure consistency, quality and accuracy in accordance with organisational requirements

1.3 Use conversion and consolidation procedures to compile analysis in accordance with organisational requirements

1.4 Make, record and disclose asset and liability valuations, in accordance with organisational requirements

1.5 Identify, resolve or refer discrepancies, unusual features or queries to the appropriate authority

2 Ensure compliance with relevant international finance regulations

2.1 Identify financial compliance requirements associated with international business activity for relevant international finance regulations

2.2 Access processes to ensure compliance with financial compliance requirements of relevant international finance regulations, from workplace policies and procedures, and relevant information sources

2.3 Record income and expenditure to ensure compliance with statutory requirements

2.4 Calculate liabilities for tax in accordance with relevant legislation

2.5 Identify relevant receipts, revenue documentation and payments correctly

2.6 Ensure statements and claims take full advantage of available benefits and allowances in accordance with statutory requirements

2.7 Submit statutory requirement reports to appropriate authorities within stated deadlines

3 Provide financial business recommendations

3.1 Derive recommendations logically and support with evidence in report

3.2 Ensure recommendations propose constructive actions to enhance the effectiveness and efficacy of functions and services related to international business activity

3.3 Ensure recommendations are concise and facilitate direction and control of organisation’s international operations

3.4 Identify and prioritise significant issues in statements, including comparative financial performances, for review and decision-making

3.5 Ensure structure and format of reports are clear and conform to organisational and statutory requirements

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.5

• Identifies and interprets information from organisational policies, legislative and industry-related material

Writing

1.2-1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.5

• Produces evidence-based reports and records accurate data using relevant format, style and vocabulary suited to context and audience

Oral Communication

1.5, 3.2, 3.3

• Provides information concisely using appropriate terminology
• Asks questions and listens to responses to clarify understanding

Numeracy

1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.3- 2.7, 3.1, 3.4

• Uses a wide range of mathematical calculations to analyse and compare numeric information

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.7, 3.5

• Adheres to organisational, legal and regulatory requirements relevant to own work

Interact with others

1.5, 2.7

• Understands and uses communication protocols and practices that apply to particular circumstances

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5

• Uses formal and logical processes to organise and gather complex information and complete tasks accurately and within timelines
• Uses analytical skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues within the context of own responsibilities
• Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of factors into account

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Equivalence status 

BSBFIA501 Report on finances related to international business

BSBFIA501A Report on finances related to international business

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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