FNSFLT211 — Develop and use personal budgets

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31 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Prepare to develop a personal budget

1.1Obtain a template budget spreadsheet
1.2Identify period of time for which to develop a personal budget
1.3Identify all sources of income, regular fixed expenses and variable expenses for specified period
1.4Record all income and expenses in the budget spreadsheet for specified period

2 Develop a personal budget

2.1Subtract total expenses recorded from total income recorded
2.2Identify whether a budget is in surplus or deficit for specified period
2.3Identify reasons for deficit budget as required
2.4Identify opportunities and options to meet financial goals
2.5Incorporate selected options into a budget plan

3 Implement and monitor personal budget

3.1Follow budget according to plan for a specified period of time
3.2Record actual expenses and income for period during which budget is implemented
3.3Compare budgeted expenses and income with actual amounts and modify budget where necessary
3.4Monitor and update budget as required

Performance evidence

develop and use a personal budget for at least two different time periods.
calculate interest and loan repayments.

Knowledge evidence

key aspects of budgeting, including its purpose, key principles and benefits
methods for setting and calculating financial goals
techniques to interpret financial information relating to budgets
key benefits of financial goal setting
common obstacles to achieving financial goals
impact of different stages of life on financial goals
key behaviours and skills required to facilitate adherence to a budget
key features of fixed and variable expenses
role of credit and savings in managing a budget and establishing personal wealth
role of financial institutions and their savings products to assist with managing a personal budget.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Performs mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages, and interprets financial information relating to budgets
Oral communication: Participates in verbal exchanges using active listening and questioning to develop a clear understanding of budgeting information
Reading: Gathers and interprets financial information and identifies key aspects relevant to the task
Writing: Records and documents information relating to personal budgets using correct language, concepts and terminology
Planning and organising: Plans routine tasks and organises work according to defined requirements • Reviews effectiveness of decisions and adjusts as required
Technology: Uses digital systems and tools to design work processes and complete work tasks

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