Course Title: Apply principles of trust accounting
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: BAFI5238C
Course Title: Apply principles of trust accounting
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6170 - Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
Course Contact: Theresa Lyford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5444
Course Contact Email: theresa.lyford@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Joseph Detering
Nominal Hours: 60
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
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to establish, manage and administer trusts or controlled money accounts in a practice. It encompasses reviewing for compliance with trust account requirements, establishing and managing trust accounts, maintaining trust transaction records, and monitoring and reviewing trust accounts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCNV614 Apply principles of trust accounting |
Element: |
1. Evaluate trust account compliance |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify, record and continuously update practice trust account requirements in line with relevant legislation and regulations 1.2 Develop policies and procedures for trust account-keeping according to trust account requirements, key principles of accounting and financial management, and legislative requirements 1.3 Identify and apply criteria for evaluating electronic or manual trust accounting systems and confirm compliance with trust account requirements |
Element: |
2. Establish and manage trust accounts |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and access source documents for trust transactions according to legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures 2.2 Produce documentation of trust records and transactions and confirm documentation is an accurate record of practice transactions on behalf of clients 2.3 Confirm transactions are supported by required authorisation and documentation and according to legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures 2.4 Record entries and transactions according to relevant trust account requirements, and provide to relevant stakeholder, where required 2.5 Identify discrepancies in entries or documentation and confirm clarification or resolution 2.6 Report discrepancies to relevant authorities, where required 2.7 Check audit and security arrangements and confirm they provide adequate protection for client confidentiality and client funds held in trust |
Element: |
3. Manage and control trust accounts |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Authorise and manage disbursements between trust and office accounts according to legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures 3.2 Make required arrangements with third parties and other professionals and confirm that practice trust accounts comply with legislative requirements 3.3 Distribute practice trust administration policies and procedures to relevant staff according to practice and legislative requirements 3.4 Facilitate continuous training for relevant practice staff according to legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures 3.5 Develop and implement procedures for monitoring records and ensuring the security of trust account records |
Element: |
4. Monitor and review trust accounts |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review documentation and other reporting requirements for compliance with legislative requirements 4.2 Check and monitor trust account entries and transactions and confirm compliance with legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures 4.3 Monitor trust account transactions and confirm authorisation is obtained prior to any disbursements |
Element: |
5. Authorise and verify trust accounts |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Verify periodic reconciliation in compliance with legislative requirements 5.2 Prepare and discuss periodic financial reports with clients and identify issues, where required 5.3 Maintain records for convenience and auditing 5.4 Meet legislative audit requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This semester we will be learning remotely through Collaborate Ultra Sessions.
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and discussion activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative activities will include group discussions, group problem-solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
This course will be delivered via our existing learning management system, Canvas. This means that, for the foreseeable future, there will be no face-to-face classes in any of the units for which you are enrolled.
Classes in each of your units will still take place in their normal scheduled time-slots, but instead of being conducted in a face-to-face mode, your teachers will utilise the Collaborate Ultra platform to deliver ‘live’ online classes. These classes delivered online will not only provide you with the required learning materials for those sessions, but they will also enable interactions with your teachers and fellow students via forums or discussion boards.
This course guide contains information that describes course aspects that don’t change and are locked in well ahead of the semester. Any information that differs due to changes of delivery is a consequence of COVID-19. Your course coordinator will advise you as to the correct details via Canvas.
Teaching Schedule
This course is comprised of one competency: BSBCNV614 Apply Principles of Trust Accounting
Orientation Session
Prior to training commencement a program level orientation session will be conducted that comprises the following:
- Program overview and requirements
- MyRMIT/Canvas
- Overview of assessment requirements
- Pre-Training Review including:
- Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
- Assessment of current skills and knowledge
- Competency/Grading Criteria
- Plagiarism
- Appeals
- Extensions
- Feedback
- Privacy
- Submission requirements
- Resubmission policy
- Where to get support
- Student responsibilities
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Course Schedule: Establish and Manage a Trust Account, Semester 1, 2022 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
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Week 1 |
Introduction to Trust Accounting and Trust Money Receipts |
Reading: Student Learning Guide Trust Accounting pages 2-13 Activity: Exercises 1-3
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Week 2 |
Trust Money Payments and Journal Transfers |
Reading: Student Learning Guide Trust Accounting pages 14-35 Activity: Exercise 4 & Exercise 5 Case Study Part A - D - [to be completed at home] Activity : Online Quiz 1: Trust Accounting principles Activity: Online Quiz 2: Trust Receipts |
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Week 3 |
Trust Account Monthly Reconciliation |
Reading: Student Learning Guide Trust Accounting pages 36-55 Activity: Exercise 6 Case Study Part E- [to be completed at home] Activity: Online Quiz 3: Trust Payments |
Assessment 1 due |
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Week 4 |
Trust Account Statements & Controlled/Transit Monies |
Reading: Student Learning Guide Trust Accounting pages 56-64 Activity: Revision Assessment 3 |
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Week 5 |
In class assessment |
Assessment 2 - part 2 Training session |
Assessment Task 2 part 1 due Assessment Task 2 - part 2B during class |
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Week 6 |
Revision |
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Week 7 |
In class assessment |
Assessment 3 - part 1 Trust Records |
Assessment Task 3 part 1 in class Assessment Task 3 - Part 2 |
Week 8 |
Resits and resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT website's Online Learning Hub.
The online learning materials listed include:
- Course outlines
- Power point Presentations
- Supporting Reading material
- Industry relevant articles
- Activities.
We recommend the following Conveyancing industry textbook which has valuable information for students.
Conveyancing Victoria the ultimate guide, by Simon Libbis. Available from Hybrid Publishers Melbourne
https://www.hybridpublishers.com.au/
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must satisfactorily complete the criteria for each of the three assessments in this course.
Assessment Task 1
Due: Week 3
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge on establishing, managing and administering a trust or controlled money account in a conveyancing practice.
Assessment Task 2
Part 1 Due: Week 5
Part 2 Due: In-class during Week 5
Summary: This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge required to establish, manage and administer a trust or controlled money account in a conveyancing practice.
Assessment Task 3
Part 1 Due In-class during Week 7
Part 2 Due week 7
Summary:
This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to manage and administer a trust or controlled money account in a conveyancing practice.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on CANVAS.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- 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 the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Resubmissions (VET Programs)
If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Penalties for Late Submission
Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above).
Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments
Extensions:
Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.
An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.
Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)
Special consideration:
Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.
An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date
For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.
Adjustments to Assessment:
RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.
Changes to the Assessment Scheme
Where a change to assessment approved by the Dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days’ notice of the new due date.
Feedback
You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.
Academic Integrity and Misconduct
Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:
- engaging with assessment activities in an honest way;
- providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted;
- acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.
Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy
Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.
For further information see the Academic Integrity website.
Review and Appeal
A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of assessment and appeals section of the Assessment Processes.
Grade Criteria
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
The following grades are available for this course.
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
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