FNSFLT411 — Determine financial requirements of small businesses

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What an assessment for FNSFLT411 must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 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 Identify costs and benefits of small and micro business

1.1Determine business’ financial needs, objectives and opportunities
1.2Identify benefits and disadvantages of operating a small or micro business
1.3Identify start-up and ongoing costs associated with running a small or micro business

2 Analyse obligations and risks of operating a small or micro business

2.1Determine legislative, regulatory, registration and licensing requirements affecting operations of the business
2.2Assess different business models and associated financial decisions
2.3Identify insurance requirements and associated mitigation strategies
2.4Analyse taxation and record-keeping obligations

3 Identify mechanisms for supporting business success

3.1Research and establish licensing, legislative, registration and regulatory requirements applicable to the business
3.2Identify business processes required to maintain records and compliance
3.3Identify long-term business objectives and career goals

4 Identify opportunities for business learning, mentoring and advice

4.1Identify education, training and development opportunities that support business objectives
4.2Identify key components of a business plan
4.3Identify skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the business
4.4Identify and evaluate personal attributes required to operate a small or micro business
4.5Identify potential mentors, advisers, networks and sources of assistance for the business and methods to engage with them

Performance evidence

determine the financial requirements of at least one small business.
determine a range of income and expense budgets based on the worst and likely case scenarios
determine a realistic cashflow scenario and evaluate if that meets liquidity requirements
establish the required sales or income levels to maintain the financial viability of the business to cover taxation and depreciation obligations.

Knowledge evidence

key business registration and licensing requirements, including: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Connect business names and registration; registration for Australian business number (ABN), tax file number (TFN) and goods and services tax (GST); trade and occupational licensing
key types of regulatory, legislative and licensing requirements affecting operations of a business
methods to identify and calculate start-up and key costs associated with running a business, including: labour hire; employee entitlements; compliance with occupational licensing and other legislation as required; cash flow management; liquidity management
key aspects of business plans, including: key components of business plans; risks to be included in business plans; benefits of business planning; financial requirements of business plans; documentation requirements
key sources of assistance for micro and small business operators
key taxation responsibilities for small and micro business, including: record keeping, invoicing and GST; preparing the return, lodgement and payment of business activity statements (BAS); employee and contractor payroll and pay as you go (PAYG) taxation
education, training and development opportunities and how they support business objectives.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Performs a range of mathematical calculations to interpret financial information and to develop and manage business plans and budgets
Reading: Researches and interprets written information from a range of sources to identify relevant aspects for the required task
Initiative and enterprise: Actively sources mentors and advisors to access their perspectives and experiences
Planning and organising: Plans routine tasks and organises work according to defined requirements; Uses systematic, analytical processes in routine and non-routine situations, gathering and interpreting information, informing decision making and identifying and evaluating potential strategies
Self-management: Identifies, confirms and understands licensing, legal and regulatory requirements; Maintains up-to-date knowledge of small business financial management and applies this to own situation
Technology: Uses digital systems and tools to complete tasks, and to access and manage finance related information

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What does an assessment tool for FNSFLT411 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSFLT411 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FNSFLT411?

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