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Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSACC406
State Code
AUQ06
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to modify and operate an integrated computerised accounting system. This is generally under supervision and encompasses processing transactions within the system, maintaining the system, producing reports and ensuring system integrity.It applies to individuals who within their area of responsibility use specialised knowledge, information technology and coordination skills to establish and maintain an organisational system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement integrated accounting system
  • 1.1 Implement general ledger, chart of accounts and subsidiary accounts in accordance with organisational requirements, procedures and policy
  • 1.2 Set up customers, suppliers and inventory items in system to meet organisational requirements and reporting requirements of goods and services tax (GST)
  • 1.3 Use appropriate technical help to solve any operational problems
2. Process transactions within system
  • 2.1 Collate, code and classify input data before processing
  • 2.2 Process wide range of cash and credit transactions in service and trading environment
  • 2.3 Use general journal to make any balance day adjustments for prepayments and accruals
  • 2.4 Regularly review system output to verify accuracy of data input and make adjustments for any detected processing errors
  • 2.5 Perform end of financial year rollover
3. Maintain system
  • 3.1 Add any new general ledger accounts, customer, supplier, inventory and fixed asset records as required
  • 3.2 Maintain and update existing chart of accounts, customer, supplier, inventory and fixed asset records and subsidiary accounts
  • 3.3 Customise chart of accounts to meet reporting requirements of organisation
4. Produce reports
  • 4.1 Generate reports to indicate financial performance and financial position of organisation and for GST purposes as required or requested
  • 4.2 Generate reports to ensure that subsidiary ledgers and accounts reconcile with general ledger
  • 4.3 Generate reports, which ensure that bank account reconciles with bank statement, over at least two reporting periods
5. Ensure system integrity
  • 5.1 Regularly back-up system to ensure against loss or corruption of data
  • 5.2 Restore data from back-ups in event of loss or corruption of current data
  • 5.3 Maintain secure record of all processed transactions for audit purposes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4038 FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH68 FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Unit of competency