FNSFLT216 — Develop knowledge of taxation

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What an assessment for FNSFLT216 must cover

37 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Identify the role of taxation in the Australian economy

1.1Identify the purpose of taxation in the Australian economy at local, state and federal levels
1.2Identify how taxation in Australia compares with other countries
1.3Identify methods of collection and groups from whom tax is collected
1.4Identify the role of Australian Taxation Office
1.5Identify the uses of taxation revenue

2 Develop knowledge of personal tax

2.1Identify key terminology used in personal taxation and associated definitions
2.2Identify documents and information applicable to personal tax
2.3Identify personal tax assessment methods and tax return processes
2.4Identify and access sources of personal tax information in Australia
2.5Document the locations and uses of the identified sources

3 Develop knowledge of business tax

3.1Identify key terminology used in business taxation and associated definitions
3.2Identify different business structures and associated effects on taxation
3.3Identify methods by which business tax is assessed and paid
3.4Identify methods used by businesses to assess and pay employee superannuation contributions
3.5Identify and access sources of information about business tax in Australia
3.6Document the locations and uses of the identified sources

4 Develop knowledge of tax liability

4.1Identify methods for individuals to determine their tax liability
4.2Identify methods for small business operators to pay tax
4.3Identify the implications of underpayment and overpayment of tax

Performance evidence

present overview of taxation for three different taxation types: personal tax, business tax and tax liability.

Knowledge evidence

purpose of taxation
methods of tax collection
role of the Australian Tax Office
key uses for taxation revenue and impacts on the wellbeing and lifestyle of Australian citizens
key terminology used in personal taxation
key documents and information applicable to personal tax, including: declaration forms, Tax File Number requirements, rates of personal taxation
key sources of information about personal tax
methods for completion and payment of taxation returns
key types of business structures
methods for business tax assessment and payment
methods for individuals to determine their tax liability by assessing income and deductions
key issues relating to underpayment or overpayment of tax.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Interprets financial information relating to taxation to determine how calculations are made
Oral communication: Uses active listening and questioning to develop a clear understanding of topics and issues, and participates in verbal exchanges to share information
Reading: Accesses, interprets and collates information from a range of sources and identifies key relevant information for the task
Self-management: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of taxation necessary for own situation; Plans and organises tasks according to defined requirements
Technology: Uses digital systems and tools to source and analyse information

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What does an assessment tool for FNSFLT216 need to cover?

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