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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Check and verify supporting documentation
  2. Prepare journal
  3. Authorise journal
  4. Enter data into system
  5. Check journal processing report
  6. File documentation

Evidence Required

EVIDENCE GUIDE

Assessment of performance requirements in the unit should be undertaken in an industry context The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for the unit Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range Statement applicable to the workplace

Overview of assessment requirements

To achieve competency in this unit a person must be able to demonstrate

knowledge of organisational policies and procedures for processing journal entries

knowledge of industry and legislative requirements for processing journal entries

ability to check and verify supporting documentation

ability to prepare journals

ability to authorise journals

ability to enter data into organisational accounting systems

ability to check journal processing reports

ability to file documentation

Critical aspects of evidence

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statement and contexts applicable to the work environment

Deliveryrelationship to other units

This unit may be assessed on its own or it may be assessed with other units that cover related skills and knowledge

Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for the unit or a cluster of units of competency

Assessment requirements

Method of assessment

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence must be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills and other methods as required

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the financial services industry context and should cover aspects of personalfinancial responsibility and accountability

Aspects of competency including the attainment of relevant knowledge and skills may be assessed in a relevant workplace a closely simulated work environment or other appropriate means that clearly meet industry competency requirements

Resources required for assessment

Unless otherwise specified there are no significant resource implications for assessment of this unit apart from access to a relevant workplace or closely simulated office environment and the use of a range of office equipment technology and consumables These may include standard commercial computer hardware software telephones facsimiles and other relevant office equipment


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables 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. If bold italicised text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Supporting documentation may include information that supports the transaction such as:

suspense reports

reconciliations

Accurate and complete may mean:

meaningful notation

effective date specified

correct allocation

balanced transaction

Company policy and procedures may include:

operations manuals

internal control guidelines

computer system documentation

Input standards may include:

speed requirements

Industry and legislative requirements may cover:

Australian Accounting Standards

relevant Insurance Act

Consumer Credit legislation

Privacy Act

Taxation Act

industry codes of practice

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Code

Trade Practices Act

Stamp Duties Act

occupational health and safety (OH&S) acts and guidelines