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Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPAY505
State Code
BBH95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/05/2018
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
09/05/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply knowledge of taxation systems to the provision of payroll services.It applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, use specialised knowledge, systematic approaches and analytical techniques to prepare data, calculate and verify payments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements using established payroll systems.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on regulatory requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse taxation systems relevant to payroll
  • 1.1 Use appropriate sources to research taxation systems relevant to the provision of payroll services
  • 1.2 Identify how taxation systems apply to organisation’s payroll operations
  • 1.3 Seek assistance from sources to interpret context, purpose and impact of taxation systems on payroll
2. Evaluate impact of taxation systems on payroll services
  • 2.1 Analyse impact of taxation systems on different types of employment contracts, legal entities, and business structures
  • 2.2 Assess impact of taxation systems on organisation’s operations and employee payments, including impact of variations in taxation systems across jurisdictions
3. Ensure payroll services comply with taxation systems
  • 3.1 Apply knowledge of taxation systems to determine if payroll operations are compliant
  • 3.2 Identify changes to payroll operations required to ensure compliance with taxation systems
  • 3.3 Seek advice and guidance from sources to ensure payroll operations comply with taxation systems
4. Maintain compliance with taxation systems
  • 4.1 Review sources of information on taxation systems regularly to ensure payroll operations remain compliant
  • 4.2 Inform stakeholders of changes to taxation systems and explain impact of changes on payroll operations, including changes to employment contracts and business structures, according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Access and use systems to maintain up-to-date knowledge of taxation systems to ensure continued compliance of payroll operations
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEC00 FNSPAY515 Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll Unit of competency