Course Title: Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: ACCT5372C

Course Title: Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4362 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Course Contact: Ben Sethia

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1374

Course Contact Email: bhupendra.sethia@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Paul Panebianco

Email: paul.panebianco@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply compliance requirements to effectively process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS) and other required reports.

It applies to individuals who use a range of organisational and analytical techniques to work within organisations or to supply specific bookkeeping services as a small business owner or contractor.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB).Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

FNSBKG404 Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks

Element:

1. Identify individual compliance and other requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Research and document legislative, regulatory, industry and organisational requirements relating to activity statements and seek expert advice to clarify issues where applicable

1.2 Review, interpret and apply legislation related to taxes reported on activity statements, using relevant materials when required and other resources supporting legislation

1.3 Identify and document policies in relation to compliance with Code of Professional Conduct as stipulated in relevant legislation

1.4 Identify and access information, advice or services outside individual’s scope of operation and establish and use networks where necessary

1.5 Identify and document lodgement schedule requirements

1.6 Assess entity’s cash flow and payment options and initiate discussion with management to ensure sufficient funds are available

Element:

2. Recognise and apply GST implications and code transactions

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify, apply and record goods and services tax (GST) principles

2.2 Identify and code purchases and/or payments as per GST classifications

2.3 Identify and code sales and/or receipts as per GST classifications

2.4 Process accounting data to comply with tax reporting requirements

Element:

3. Report on payroll activities and amounts withheld

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and reconcile total salaries, wages and other payments for accounting period

3.2 Identify and reconcile amounts withheld from salaries and wages for accounting period in conjunction with payroll department if applicable

3.3 Identify and reconcile amounts withheld from other payments for accounting period in conjunction with other departments if applicable

3.4 Verify or calculate pay as you go (PAYG) instalment amount where applicable, or calculate for other payments where applicable

Element:

4. Complete and reconcile activity statement

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Generate, review and validate activity statement reports, identify any errors and correct bookkeeping entries where required

4.2 Make adjustments for previous quarters, months or year-end where necessary

4.3 Complete BAS and/or IAS return in accordance with current statutory, legislative, regulatory and organisational schedule

4.4 Reconcile figures completed on BAS and/or IAS form with journal entries, financial statements, GST and other control accounts

Element:

5. Lodge activity statement

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Check activity statement and ensure sign off by appropriate person as identified by statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements

5.2 Lodge activity statement in accordance with statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements

5.3 Process and record payments and refunds as required


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

 

Over a period of eight weeks you will be introduced to bookkeeping procedures and then like processes will be completed on a computerised system.

Primarily you will be learning face to face, with an online course site (Blackboard) used to disseminate materials, including videos, notes & activities and to provide access to on-line assessments & assessment submission points.

During class time you will prepare notes, participate in discussions and complete problem solving exercises. You will be required to complete all activities & assessment tasks, either in class or in your own time. e notes, problem solving exercises & solutions on the Blackboard site, which you will be expected to access & use in addition to your scheduled classes every week

Each class will be 3 hours.

You will also be provided with recorded "Collaborate" sessions, on-line notes, problem solving exercises & solutions on the Blackboard site, which you will be expected to access & use in addition to your scheduled classes every week

 

 

 

 

 


Teaching Schedule

Study Organiser Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement Tasks and Establish and Maintain a Payroll System

 

Week

Topics

Activities

Report /
WorkWorkshop

 

 

  • Overview of Course
  • Blackboard structure and how to get around it
  • Assessment overview
    Check your Blackboard for announcements and information
      Meet the group

      Workshop 1

       Topic 1: Setting up a small business

       

      • Identifying different forms of business ownership
      • Identifying the basic duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper and an accountant
      • Understanding the process of registering a business name, obtaining an Australian Business Number (ABN) and registration requirements for GST

      In-class activity on the blackboard



      Workshop 1

       Topic 2: Introduction to the Role of the Bookkeeper

       

      • Identifying the difference between a bookkeeper and a BAS Agent
      • Understanding the legislation relating to BAS Services and the registration and regulation requirements of becoming a BAS Agent
      • Identify the Code of Professional Conduct for bookkeepers
      • Understanding the Professional Indemnity Insurance regulations for a BAS agent in the provision of a BAS service
       
      Activity - check blackboard

       

      Workshop 1

       

       Topic 3: Payroll Policy and Procedures

       

      • Understand an employer's obligation for registering for PAYG withholding tax and ATO reporting requirements
      • Identifying the documentation and information required to calculate an employee's weekly pay
      • Understanding of an employee's entitlements under appropriate Award conditions

      ASSESSMENT:       

      MCQ In-Class Test : Topic 1 and Topic 2
       
      Check out www.fairwork.gov.au
      See what a Modern Award looks like.  Find and look-up MA000002.
      Discuss National Employment Standards
      Activity – check blackboard



      Workshop 2

       Topic 4: Processing the Payroll

       

      • establishing a manual payroll system 
      • manually processing employees’ weekly pays
      • preparing payroll reports
      • ensuring compliance with payroll legislation
      • maintaining a manual payroll system
      • managing payroll enquiries
      Activity -  check blackboard
      In-Class Manual Payroll Exercises
       

       

      Workshop 2

       Topic 5: Processing the Payroll using MYOB

       

      • Setting up an employee in MYOB
      • Creating a Payroll Category
      • Processing the Payroll using MYOB
      • Reconciling the Payroll
      • Completing an end-of-year PAYG Payment Summary for your employees
      • ASSESSMENT:     MCQ In-Class Test:  Topic 3 and Topic 4
      •  
      • in-Class Exercises using MYOB
      • End of Year Payroll Processing,  ie: PAYG Payment Summaries

       

      Workshop 3 & 4

       Topic 6: Reporting PAYG Withholdings and PAYG Instalments

       

      • Completing a monthly BAS PAYG withholding summary
      • Understanding the calculation of PAYG Income Tax Instalments
      • Understanding the timing of PAYG Instalments
      • Understanding the types of variations allowed for PAYG Instalments
       
      Activity – check blackboard
       

       

       

      Workshop 5

       

       Topic 7; How GST Works - The recording and accounting

       

      • Understanding of Goods and Services Tax (GST) as it relates to BAS
      • Understanding who pays the GST
      • Understanding the registration requirements of GST
      • Completing a compliant Tax Invoice   
      Activity -  check blackboard
       

       

      Workshop 5

       Topic 8: GST and the BAS Statement

       

      • Understanding the methods used for calculating GST Liability.
      • Understanding the difference between the Cash and Non Cash (Accruals) method for GST calculation
      • Completing the GST summary of the BAS Statement 
      ASSESSMENT:    MCQ In-Class Test:  Topic 6 and Topic 7
       
      Activity -  check blackboard
      Activity - Completing the GST Calculation Worksheet
      Purchasing a MV and claiming GST Credits

       

      Workshop 6

      Topic 9: Other Reporting Requirements on the BAS Statement

       

      • Luxury Car Tax
      • Fuel Tax Credits
      • Wine Equalisation Tax
      • Fringe Benefits Tax
      Activity -  check blackboard

       

      Workshop 6

       Topic 10: Lodging the BAS

       

      • Completing the sections of the quarterly BAS Statement
      • Understanding the BAS Lodgement schedule and penalties for non compliance
      Activity -  check blackboard


             Workshop 6

       FINAL:   Wrapping Up                                                                            

       

      • Catch-up on any incomplete MCQ assessments.
      • Finalising Assignment

      ASSESSMENT:   

      MCQ In-Class Test:  Topic 8, 9 & 10
       
      ASSIGNMENT DUE


             Workshop 7

       

       

       

       


      Learning Resources

      Prescribed Texts


      References


      Other Resources


      Overview of Assessment

      In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

      Performance Evidence

      Evidence of the ability to:

      • research, critically evaluate and apply any changes to current or new legislative or professional conduct requirements relevant to the preparation of activity statements
      • identify financial transactions required to prepare activity statements and apply goods and services tax (GST) principles and classifications
      • prepare both business activity statements (BAS) and instalment activity statements (IAS) for a range of legal entities that comply with:
        • Australian taxation law, Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rulings, Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) requirements and any lodgement schedules
        • accounting principles and practices
        • organisational policy and procedures
      • present activity statements for verification and approval.

      Knowledge Evidence

      To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:

      • outline the research methods and sources of information used to update knowledge of professional and legislative requirements relating to activity statements
      • identify the key requirements of current legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice related to the preparation of activity statements, including:
        • Tax Agent Services Act (TASA), including Code of Professional Conduct and civil penalty provisions
        • Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act
        • Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act
        • Superannuation Guarantee Charge Act
        • A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act
        • Income Tax Assessment Act
        • Taxation Administration Act
        • other taxation laws, including wine equalisation tax, luxury car tax and fuel tax
        • Privacy Act
      • describe the ATO requirements and relevant accounting terminology for the preparation and submission of BAS and IAS related to a range of business types
      • describe GST terminology, classifications, regulations and obligations with reference to relevant materials
      • explain the TPB requirements for registration as a BAS agent.

       Assessment Conditions

      Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the bookkeeping field of work and include access to:

      • common office equipment, technology, software and consumables
      • an integrated financial software system
      • relevant legislation and industry material
      • ATO and TPB and materials available from the ATO and TPB, including through the internet.

      You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

      Feedback

      Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

      You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.       


      Assessment Tasks

       E-Portfolio

      1. In-Class test
      2. On-line test

       Once you have completed successfully all the assessment tasks mentioned above, you would be graded on employability grading system which will look into your knowledge acquired, technical/computer skills, initiatives in learning and problem solving, innovative approaches and/or self-organization, class participation, team work abilities and application of your learning to class exercises and assessment task.


      Assessment Matrix

      Other Information

      Submission Requirements:

      Assessment tasks need to be submitted via Blackboard. A “drop box” will be created for this purpose by your instructor.

      You should

      • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
      • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
      • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available from theStudent formswebsite.
      • Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.   For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.

       Resubmission Arrangements:

      For any task where the minimum requirement has not been met, you will be assessed as NYC (not yet competent).   You will then have the opportunity to resubmit that task &/or to be deemed competent in the same indicator, that being the required knowledge, skill and elements/performance criteria, via another scheduled task or assessment.

      Following from point 1 above, where you cannot be deemed competent via resubmission of the original task or via your performance in another scheduled task or assessment, you will be required to resit that task in the form of a closed book test or interview in the final week of the course, that being week 8.

      Assessment Feedback:

      You may be provided feedback either through blackboard “My Grades”, in the form of comments on your submitted assignments, or in person.

      Feedback is provided immediately on-line in relation to your answer to each question in On-line Tests, following each completed attempt.

      Feedback will be provided on request during your completion of the Manual & MYOB Case Study. Following submission, feedback will be provided during an interview where necessary & on a Feedback Sheet (see attached) within 2 weeks of submission.

      Allowable Adjustments

      All evidence gathered will be assessed according to the rules of evidence and the Marking Guide for each assessment of the course.

      • If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.

      Assessment Appeals

      If you believe your assessment result is not fair or correct, you can appeal the assessment decision. More information regarding RMIT’s Appeals Process can be found at:

       

      http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=xe27xu4dcpvm1;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;

      Plagiarism

      Plagiarism is copying. It occurs when a course participant copies or reproduces another person’s words or ideas, and presents them as their own without proper acknowledgement. This includes: work of others, with or without their knowledge; downloading information from the internet; copying sections from books.

      Plagiarised work will not be assessed.

       

      The final grading categories are listed below:

       

      Final Grades Table:

      CHD

      Competent with High Distinction

      CDI

      Competent with Distinction

      CC

      Competent with Credit

      CAG

      Competency Achieved – Graded

      NYC

      Not Yet Competent

      DNS

      Did Not Submit for assessment

       

       

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