Unit of competency Outline

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Manage budgets and forecasts

Manage budgets and forecasts

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSACC523
State Code
OED03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/12/2022
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
07/12/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It involves forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and analytical skills to prepare and manage strategic organisational information.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare budget
  • 1.1 Establish budget objectives and confirm their consistency with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Define cash, expenditure and revenue items and determine if items are relevant to budget
  • 1.3 Identify and include milestones and performance indicators in budgets to monitor financial performance and break down annual budgets into seasonal periods according to operating trends
2. Forecast estimates
  • 2.1 Identify required data for forecasts and anticipate changes in circumstances
  • 2.2 Establish assumptions and parameters and review for accuracy, relevance and compliance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Provide realistic estimates of future cash flow, costs and revenues according to ethical and organisational requirements, and support with verifiable evidence and source documentation
  • 2.4 Identify financial risks and propose protection strategies according to organisational policies and procedures
3. Document and distribute budget
  • 3.1 Present data in a clear format appropriate for budget reporting
  • 3.2 Complete reports for specified periods and projects within agreed timeframes
  • 3.3 Identify feasibility of forecasts by comparing projections with market growth and development
  • 3.4 Distribute budget report to required personnel
4. Monitor budget outcomes
  • 4.1 Analyse budget variances according to organisational procedures, and make recommendations to address variances to client or designated person
  • 4.2 Review budget processes and implement process changes as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH96 FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHX1 FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting Qualification
AD752 FNSSS00015 Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set Skill set