Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 3.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Gather and record operating and cost data

1.1 Identify and establish systems to generate operating and cost data

1.2 Systematically code, classify, and check data for accuracy and reliability according to organisational policy and procedures

2. Analyse data and assign costs

2.1 Analyse cost data and identify cost behaviour characteristics

2.2 Assign costs to specified products, services and organisational units, and reconcile data to confirm that calculations are accurate and comply with organisational procedures

2.3 Confirm that interpretation of costs is supported by valid analysis and is consistent with organisational business performance objectives

3. Prepare cost reports and budgets

3.1 Obtain cost information advice from relevant sections of organisation when formulating cost reports and budgets

3.2 Confirm that structure and format of budgets are clear and comply with management information requirements and organisational practices

4. Analyse variances and review costing system integrity

4.1 Calculate and analyse variances against budget

4.2 Confirm that reports are accurate, comprehensive and comply with management information requirements and organisational practices

4.3 Use variance analysis to review effectiveness of cost assignment processes

Skill 

Description 

Reading

• Researches and analyses complex system data and documentation to gather and derive reporting information
• Categorises and classifies information and checks for errors and discrepancies

Writing

• Clearly structures and formats reports using correct language, terminology, and conventions appropriate for audience and purpose

Oral communication

• Gathers and conveys information and data by consulting with staff, using questioning and active listening and tone and pace appropriate to audience and purpose

Numeracy

• Performs calculations to analyse and compare financial data using a range of mathematical problem-solving techniques

Navigate the world of work

• Establishes systems and monitors and amends outputs to ensure compliance with organisational procedures and requirements

Get the work done

• Plans, organises and sequences complex workload and activities
• Applies systematic, analytical processes when making decisions and monitors decision outcomes
• Uses problem-solving processes to identify and analyse issues with the potential to impact on organisational financial reporting, and to develop and implement options to resolve these issues
• Uses a range of digital technologies to access, extract and organise complex data

Code and title 

current version 

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information (Release 1)

FNSACC507 Provide management accounting information (Release 1)

Minor edits to performance criteria to clarify intent. Edits to knowledge evidence to better align with performance criteria.

Equivalent unit.

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package Version 3.0.