FNSACC613 — Prepare and analyse management accounting information

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What an assessment for FNSACC613 must cover

34 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Gather and record operating and cost data

1.1Establish systems to generate operating and cost data, and determine cost and operating standards
1.2Systematically code, classify and check data for accuracy and reliability in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2 Analyse data and assign costs

2.1Analyse costs to identify cost behaviour characteristics
2.2Assign costs to specified cost objects, and reconcile data to ensure calculations are accurate and comply with organisational procedures
2.3Ensure interpretation of revenues and costs is supported by valid analysis and is consistent with organisation’s objectives

3 Prepare cost reports and budgets

3.1Obtain cost information and relevant advice from all sections of organisation when formulating reports and budgets
3.2Ensure structure and format of reports and budgets are clear, comprehensive and comply with management information requirements

4 Analyse cost reports and budgets, and review costing system integrity

4.1Calculate variances against budget and standards, and prioritise for review and decision making
4.2Interpret and discuss variances against budget in consultation with relevant personnel in organisation
4.3Assess outcomes from variance reviews to make recommendations for further actions where required, including revisions to cost and activity standards
4.4Review cost and process information for value adding and non-value adding activities, and make recommendations for further actions
4.5Assess cost reports and budgets on specified products, services, projects, organisational units, customers, market segments and other cost objects against organisation’s objectives, and make recommendations for further actions
4.6Use comprehensive variance analysis to review effectiveness of cost assignment processes

Performance evidence

gather and record operating and cost data in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
determine cost and operating standards for a costing system
analyse data and assign costs to comply with organisational procedures
prepare a range of cost reports and budgets to meet management information requirements
analyse variances against budget and standards
recommend changes to cost and activity standards
recommend further actions required resulting from review process
review integrity of costing systems

Knowledge evidence

identify and describe cost behaviour characteristics for the different cost elements of a product or service
describe the principles of double-entry bookkeeping and accrual-based accounting
identify and discuss the key features of organisational policy and procedures as they apply to costing systems
identify and explain the key principles and practices of budget preparation
discuss the relationship between variance analysis and costing system integrity
explain the key processes and procedures for recording and securely storing data

Foundation skills

Reading: Performance Criteria: 1.2, 2.1, 3.1-3.3, 4.2-4.4. Critically analyses complex information to identify, classify and compare key aspects required for reports and recommendations. Proofreads and checks for accuracy and completeness of data and information.
Writing: Performance Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2-4.6. Prepares logically structured and sequenced reports that use clear language, concepts and terminology, and justify proposed recommendations.
Oral Communication: Performance Criteria: 3.1, 4.2. Participates in verbal exchanges using active listening and questioning to elicit, convey and clarify information with a range of personnel.
Numeracy: Performance Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 4.1-4.6. Performs mathematical calculations and uses a range of mathematical analysis techniques to consolidate and compare financial data.
Navigate the world of work: Performance Criteria: 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.4. Recognises and follows relevant organisational policy, procedures and objectives.
Interact with others: Performance Criteria: 3.1, 4.2-4.5. Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with colleagues. Uses collaborative techniques to liaise with others and elicit and share information.
Get the work done: Performance Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.2, 4.1-4.6. Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising complex tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes. Plans and implements new systems and processes with strategic implications for the organisation. Uses systematic analytical problem-solving processes in complex, routine and non-routine situations, gathering information and identifying and evaluating options against criteria. Evaluates effectiveness of systems and processes to inform decisions on whether improvements are required. Uses digital technologies to access, organise and analyse complex data.

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What does an assessment tool for FNSACC613 need to cover?

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