Using a Computerised Accounting System
Unit summary
This unit requires that candidates demonstrate the skills that all accounting technicians need to operate effectively as a member of an accounting team, or as the accounting member of a broader team, within an organsation. This unit involves developing the skills needed to use a computer system, including a computerised accounting system. It requires the learner to demonstrate competence in access, use, saving, printing and exiting, in a way that protects the computer system and maintains security. This unit also involves the application of basic computer skills in the operation of a computerised accounting system which is commonly used - or similar to one which is commonly used - in the local workplace.
Unit details
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15 Business, Administration and Law
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15.1
Accounting and Finance
Assessment Methodology
Centrally set skills test of a minimum of 3 hours taken under high control conditions
You must have knowledge and understanding of the following:
Accounting Methods and Techniques
1. Presentation of accounting information using computers
The organisation
2. Understanding of the organisation's business transactions, accounting systems and procedures including the input, holding, protection and transmission of data through the use of computers
3. Understanding the organisational structure and reporting systems
4. The organisation's requirements and procedures for protecting against risk, avoiding viruses and mainitaining confidentiality where necessary
Based on AOSG Level 2 in Accounting Units 1, 2, 3 and 21
FSSC has had sight of draft materials and provided helpful comment on these. A formal request for support from FSSC has been made.
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1. Operate a computerised accounting system |
35.1.A Power up the computer and use passwords to access the system, software and data files
35.1.B Save, back up and print data files
35.1.C Accurately enter accounting transactions into computerised day books
35.1.D Accurately enter accounting transactions into computerised journals
35.1.E Accurately enter accounting transactions into computerised cash book
35.1.F Accurately enter accounting transactions into computerised control and other ledger accounts
35.1.G Operate a computerised accounting system including output
35.1.H Maintain security and confidentiality of data, passwords, disks etc. through back-up copies in order to minimise potential risks
35.1.I Maintain security and confidentiality of data, passwords, disks etc. through virus protection in order to minimise potential risks
35.1.J Maintian security and confidentiality of data, passwords, disks etc. through secure storage, including theft prevention, in order to minimise potential risks
35.1.K Maintain security and confidentiality of data, passwords, disks etc. to minimise the potential risks of corruption
35.1.L Maintain security and confidentiality of data, passwords, disks etc. to minimise the potential risks of loss
35.1.M Maintain security and confidentiality of data, passwords, disks etc. to minimise the potential risks of illegal copying
35.1.N Exit from software and safely close down the computer
35.1.O Identify the possible impact of relevant legislation and regulations relating to data protection
35.1.P Identify the possible impact of relevant legislation and regulations relating to copyright
35.1.Q Identify the possible impact of relevant legislation and regulations relating to health and safety, including VDU requirements
35.1.R Identify the possible impact of relevant legislation and regulations relating to document retention |