Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare financial reports for a reporting entity and encompasses compiling and analysing data and meeting statutory reporting requirements. This unit has application to a variety of financial services sectors and is applicable to individuals working within enterprises and job roles subject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements so the varying Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements should be confirmed with the relevant body. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit has application to any job roles that have responsibility for producing financial reports for corporate entities. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Compile data |
1.1. Data are systematically coded, classified and checked for accuracy and reliability in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and accounting standards 1.2. Conversion and consolidation procedures are used to compile data in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 1.3. Valuations in compliance with relevant accounting standards are recorded 1.4. Effects of taxation are identified and recorded |
2. Prepare reports |
2.1. Charts, diagrams and supporting data are presented in an appropriate format 2.2. Structure and format of reports are clear and conform to statutory requirements and organisational procedures 2.3. Statements and data are error free, comprehensive and comply with statutory requirements and organisational procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples, in combination, are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Data may include: |
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Accounting standards may include: |
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Conversion and consolidation procedures may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Formats of reports may include: |
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Statutory requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Accounting |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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