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. Identify compliance and other requirements applicable to business activity

1.1 Research and document legislative, regulatory, industry and organisational requirements relating to activity statements and seek expert advice to clarify issues where applicable

1.2 Review, interpret and apply legislation relating to taxes reported on activity statements

1.3 Identify, document and apply policies in relation to compliance with code of professional conduct as stipulated in legislation relevant to activity

1.4 Identify scope of services that can be provided by a Registered BAS Agent under the Tax Agent Services Act, including limitations of services compared to those of a Tax Agent

1.5 Identify and access information, advice and services outside own scope of operation; establishing and using networks where necessary

1.6 Identify and document lodgement schedule requirements

1.7 Assess entity’s cash flow and payment options and arrangements, and initiate discussion with management to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet statutory requirements

2. Analyse and apply industry codes of conduct associated with work activities

2.1 Review, interpret and apply relevant industry codes of conduct and identify the applicable governing bodies

2.2 Document and apply relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance with code of conduct requirements

2.3 Identify and document own competency development requirements relating to changes in legislation

3. Review and apply goods and services tax (GST) implications and code transactions

3.1 Identify, interpret and apply and record GST principles

3.2 Identify and code purchases and/or payments as per GST classifications

3.3 Identify and code sales and/or receipts as per GST classifications

3.4 Process accounting data to comply with tax and GST reporting requirements

4. Report on payroll activities and amounts withheld

4.1 Calculate and reconcile total salaries, wages and other payments for a reporting period to enter onto a BAS

4.2 Verify or calculate pay as you go instalment (PAYGI) amount where applicable, or calculate for other payments where applicable

5. Reconcile and prepare activity statement

5.1 Prepare and reconcile activity statement reports, identify and correct statement errors, and amend bookkeeping entries as required

5.2 Review extraordinary transactions in the accounting system, including transactions involving capital acquisitions and imports

5.3 Make adjustments for previous quarters, months or year-end where necessary according to legislative guidelines

5.4 Complete BAS and/or IAS return according to current statutory, legislative, regulatory and organisational schedule

5.5 Reconcile figures completed on BAS and/or IAS form with journal entries, financial statements, GST and other control accounts

6. Lodge activity statement

6.1 Check activity statement and ensure sign-off by authorising person required by statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements

6.2 Lodge activity statement according to statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements

Skill 

Description 

Reading

• Analyses and interprets relatively complex regulatory and legislative texts and other sources of information to identify and clarify requirements

Writing

• Documents research information and records required tax data and financial transactions

Oral communication

• Elicits the views and opinions of others and obtains information by questioning and active listening
• Uses clear and detailed language to clarify and confirm understanding

Numeracy

• Uses developed mathematical skills to interpret and assess business accounting records; identify, reconcile and process data; and calculate required taxation instalments in line with reporting requirements
• Prepares accurate numerical data for activity statements that is adjusted and corrected as required and reconciled to bookkeeping system entries
• Defines timeframes according to schedule requirements

Navigate the world of work

• Takes responsibility for complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Uses research and consultation to ensure fully informed and compliant work practice

Interact with others

• Cooperates and collaborates with others as part of familiar routine activities and contributes to activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability

Get the work done

• Plans, organises and completes work according to defined requirements, taking responsibility for sequencing tasks to meet organisational timeframes and legislative requirements
• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex routine and non-routine situations, gathering information and identifying and evaluating potential solutions
• Uses digital tools to conduct research, design work processes and to complete work tasks

Legislative and regulatory requirements  must include:

• BAS and IAS requirements, including:

• time requirements
• cash versus accrual reporting requirements

• GST Act and related public rulings, determinations and regulations
• income tax legislation
• privacy legislation
• tax agent services legislation
• TPB conduct requirements
• industry associations recognised by the TPB.

Payment options  must include:

• maintaining an estimate of amount payable on BAS and IAS
• PAYGI and pay as you go withholding (PAYGW)
• setting up a provision account for PAYGI.

GST principles  must include:

• GST collected
• GST input tax credits
• net GST payable.

GST classifications  must include:

• GST
• GST free
• input taxed
• no tax (not reportable)
• input taxed supply
• exports.

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements (Release 1)

FNSBKG404 Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks (Release 1)

Updated to meet Tax Practitioners Board requirements. Minor editorial changes to unit title. Removed performance criteria from Elements 3 and 5.

Equivalent unit.

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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