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Analyse business performance

Analyse business performance

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCAGB604
State Code
BAR16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the business performance of an enterprise.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities. They work in contexts that are subject to change and adapt a range of fundamental principles accordingly.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse financial reports
  • 1.1 Interpret taxation reports and determine accounts to be true and fair
  • 1.2 Review and interpret management reports generated by the enterprise
  • 1.3 Determine distribution of profit
2. Use financial analysis tools
  • 2.1 Calculate gross margins and relevant breakdowns of profit and loss
  • 2.2 Calculate ratios related to production activity, solvency and liquidity, gearing and profitability
  • 2.3 Source and compare relevant performance benchmarks
  • 2.4 Identify and analyse trends in production and profitability
3. Identify opportunities for increasing profit
  • 3.1 Assess yield or production potential and determine current position
  • 3.2 Identify key issues related to production efficiency
  • 3.3 Identify key issues related to market return
4. Develop strategies for improving business performance
  • 4.1 Use Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) approach to determine possible strategies for addressing production and marketing issues
  • 4.2 Perform sensitivity analyses to evaluate strategies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6645 AHCAGB604A Analyse business performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBK40 AHCAGB611 Analyse business performance Unit of competency