ICB Bookkeeper Learnership
ASSESSMENT RECORD
Name of Learner:
Reference Number:
Purpose of the Assessment Record:
To make the assessment process more manageable for both Learner and Assessor, the units (learning outcomes) and assessment criteria have been included in this Assessment Record. This is to be completed by the Assessor. The Assessment Record is vital to the assessment process as it indicates the progress the learner is making towards meeting all assessment criteria. After successfully completing this whole assessment the learner will have been assessed against all the outcomes for each unit and will be deemed competent. For each task and questions answered in writing, evidence to demonstrate competence should be filed in the learner’s Portfolio of Evidence and cross-referenced with the Assessment Record. For questions answered orally, the Assessor should initial and date the relevant question in the Assessment Record to indicate competence and support this either by taking notes or by recording on cassette and filing this in the learner’s Portfolio of Evidence.
This Assessment Record is to be referred to in conjunction with the learner's Portfolio of Evidence and Practical Training Logbook. Assessors are to check that all the relevant reports, forms and documents are completed and filed by the learner to assist in demonstrating competence in the required practical component of this learnership. Assessors are also to ensure that learners have completed both the practical and theory components of the learnership before signing off Unit Completion in the learner's Assessment Record.
Registered ICB Bookkeeper Learnership Page 1 of 24 ICB Asssessment Record
Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Portfolio of Evidence (Training Record):
The Learner's Training Record (Portfolio of Evidence) consists of several lever arch files and includes the following:
1. Learner’s Quarterly Reports – four formal reports in MS Word format 2. Practical Training Logbook – split into 21 sections - one per unit
(this Logbook includes exactly the same units, learning outcomes and assessment criteria as the Assessment Record)3. Documentary evidence for each unit – e.g. reports, print-outs, statements, summaries, letters, memos, projects, etc
It also includes the following completed ICB forms:
4. Examinations Report form5. Courses and Seminars Attended form 6. Employment Record form/s7. Diary form/s – optional - only if required by the Supervisor to supplement 1 and 2 above8. Review form/s – alternatively the company’s own performance appraisal form can be used
Responsibilities:
The Learner is responsible for completing and filing all aspects of his Portfolio of Evidence (Training Record) except the Review form/s.
The Supervisor is responsible for completing the Review form and providing the learner with a copy.
The Assessor is responsible for completing this Assessment Record in stages and providing the Learner with copies.
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Contents of this Assessment Record:Unit 1 Understand and prepare extended trial balances for sole traders, partnerships and companiesUnit 2 Understand and prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companiesUnit 3 Reconcile the balances of control accounts with total debtors and creditorsUnit 4 Reconcile the cash book and bank account with periodic bank statementsUnit 5 Account for Value Added Tax (VAT)Unit 6 Process payments for salaries and wagesUnit 7 Record transactions and prepare financial statements for unincorporated associationsUnit 8 Explain and apply various theories of managementUnit 9 Explain the need for and use of objectives in organisationsUnit 10 Explain the management processUnit 11 Understand the importance of good communicationUnit 12 Explain the staff development and training functionUnit 13 Explain how management can motivate and co-ordinate staffUnit 14 Understand theoretical aspects of communicationUnit 15 Understand how and be able to use various forms of written communicationUnit 16 Use oral communication appropriately and effectivelyUnit 17 Understand the law governing taxation in South AfricaUnit 18 Determine the normal tax payable by a taxpayerUnit 19 Understand the procedure required by Sars for preparing tax computations and lodging tax returns Unit 20 Understand the principles of fringe benefit taxationUnit 21 Understand the principles of the taxation of benefits on retirement, death and resignation
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 1 Understand and prepare extended trial balances for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for preparing the extended trial balance for each of the tasks listed below.
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Periodic closing off and balancing of all accounts in the subsidiary books of account and the LedgerAn extended Trial Balance is prepared from ledger accounts at the end of a quarter, half year or annual trading periodErrors identified in compiling the Trial Balance are located to their source
Identified errors are journalised and corrections made to rectify the Trial Balance
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 2 Understand and prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the preparing the final accounts for each of the tasks listed below.
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Entries are made to reflect the writing off of bad debts
A provision is set up in order to provide for doubtful debts
A closing stock valuation is made which makes appropriate allowances for shrinkage
Entries are made for owners’ drawings or shareholders’ dividends
Assets are appraised and re-valued with entries made to reflect this
Entries are made for prepayments and accruals
Balances from the ledger are transferred to the Trading and Profit and Loss Account
An Income Statement is prepared with the Balance Sheet
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 3 Reconcile the balances of control accounts with total debtors and total creditors
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the reconciling debtors and creditors control accounts for each of the tasks listed below.
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Data is collected from relevant sources in order to compile sales ledger and purchase ledger control accounts
Control account balances are reconciled with the schedule of debtors and creditors extracted from the sales and purchase ledgers
Ask the learner the following question:
QuestionPortfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
What is the function of the sales ledger and purchase ledger control accounts?
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 4 Reconcile the cash book and bank account with periodic bank statements
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the reconciliation of the bank statement with the cash book and bank account for each of the tasks listed below:
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
A reconciliation is made for bank charges, interest paid and received, debit orders and electronic transfers, post-dated, dishonoured and stale cheques
Cash book or supplementary cash book entries are made to update the ledger
A bank reconciliation is drawn up and reconciles
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 5 Account for Value Added Tax (VAT)
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied to account for VAT for each of the tasks listed below:*Tasks Portfolio of
EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Entries for VAT are made in the cash book for purchases of goods for resale, for expenses incurred in the running of a business and for the purchases of assets
Entries for VAT are made in the cash book for sale of goods or services and for the sale of assets
Invoices for cash or credit sales of items subject to VAT are constructed with VAT calculated and presented in a manner which complies with the relevant current Sars regulationsVAT is accounted for in a timely manner on the VAT 201 return in order to effect payment to Sars by the due date
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 6 Process payments of salaries and wages
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the processing of payments for salaries and wages for each of the tasks listed below:
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Data is collected from a range of sources for the purpose of the payment of wages
Deductions are made from gross pay for employees’ statutory or voluntary contributions
Calculations are made and processed for employers’ statutory or contractual contributions
Entries are made in the wages/salaries journals, the ledger and the employer’s contributions records to reflect gross pay, deductions and payments
Salaries are paid monthly and wages weekly in a timely manner and are accompanied by a payslip with information presented in appropriate formEntries are made as appropriate for unclaimed wages and wages paid in advance
Entries are made in the appropriate records for Skills Development Levies
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 7 Record transactions and prepare financial statements for unincorporated associations
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce three consecutive documentations to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for recording and preparing of financial statements for unincorporated associations for each of the tasks listed below:
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Transactions are entered in the books of account in accordance with convention
Balances from the ledger are entered in the Receipts and Payments Statement
The Income and Expenditure Statement is prepared and presented in accordance with convention
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 8 Explain and apply various theories of management
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Explain some theories and practices of the early pioneers of scientific management Explain the practice of the human relations and the behavioural management approaches to management as developed by some theorists?Give an overview of current thinking relating to organisational behaviours
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 9 Explain the need for and use of objectives in organisations
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Why is it important for owners and senior management to set clear objectives for the enterprise?How are objectives are used to co-ordinate activity, measure performance and to make managers accountable for their results and those of their teams?
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 10 Explain the management process
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Provide an overview of the planning process, from strategic through tactical to detailed action planningIdentify and explain the practical decision-making that takes place at various levels when formulating plans and also the various factors which influence those decisionsExplain different ways in which activities can be organised and managed to achieve objectivesExplain how managers prioritise objectives and allocate time to tasks
Define leadership and explain its role in managing and motivating people
Provide an overview of the contributions of some leading leadership theorists
Explain how budgets are used to control activity and their importance within the responsibilities of managers
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 11 Understand the importance of good communication
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Explain the need for effective communication between individuals
Explain the critical importance of listening when communicating with others
Identify and explain potential barriers to good communication
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 12 Explain the staff development and training function
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Discuss the critical importance of training and development in maintaining and increasing the effectiveness of staff to meet changing organisational objectives
Describe the integrated process of selection, induction, training and development of staff
Describe and explain the importance of Job Analysis, Job Descriptions and Specifications, Job Evaluation and Training Needs Analysis in providing a sound basis for planning and providing affirmative action for staff regardless of race, sex, able-bodied or disabledExplain how enterprises can contribute to developing the careers of individual staff members through planned training and management development programmes in the context of changing organisational priorities and operation
Explain some simple organisational developmental approaches
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 13. Explain how management can motivate and co-ordinate staff
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Explain the motivational theories and their possible application in a southern African context
Explain the need to appraise staff to ensure that work and attitudinal standards are maintainedDescribe the various forms of staff rewards that are used by enterprises with the aim of motivating staffExplain potential disciplinary problems that an enterprise may experience with staff and the procedure to be adopted before dismissing a personExplain redundancy and retrenchment and the circumstances in which enterprises may apply theseIdentify and explain the causes of staff turnover, problems that this gives organisations and some remedies/solutions/approaches
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 14 Understand theoretical aspects of communication
Instructions to the AssessorAsk the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Define and describe interpersonal communication
Define and describe verbal and non-verbal communication Define and describe formal and informal communication
Define and describe internal and external communication
Define and describe organisational communication
Define and describe feedback, interference, communication breakdowns and barriers
Define and describe forms of language used in communication
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 15 Understand how and be able to use various forms of written communication
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce documentation to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate his/her evidence supplied for the use of various forms of written communication for each of the tasks listed below:
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Comprehend topical articles published in the media and industry journalsLetters of application with and without Curriculum VitaeLetters to the pressInter-office/inter-departmental memorandumsInternal meeting minutesReports in letter formInformative circulars and persuasive circularsCredit applicationsReminders and letters of demandLetters of appointment and resignationTestimonialsFormal invitations and replies to suchAdvertising copy and press releasesFaxes and emailsVarious forms of formal and informal reportsDocumentation to accompany formal meetings
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 16 Use oral communication appropriately and effectively
Instructions to the AssessorConduct roleplays or request the learner to produce documentation (and/or video or tape recordings) to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate his/her evidence supplied for the appropriate and effective use of oral communication for the task below:
Task Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Evidence of clear and brief instructions to colleagues, or clear and brief formal requests or information to management is provided
Ask the learner the following questions:
QuestionsPortfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Briefly explain the preparation necessary when attending an interview or giving a formal presentations or presenting a toastDescribe the appropriate use of the telephone and identify techniques for maximising the effectiveness of its use
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 17 Understand the law governing taxation in South Africa
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce documentation to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for understanding the law governing taxation for the task below:
Task Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
A clear and in-depth understanding of the law relating to the basics of Normal Tax, Value Added Tax and Secondary Tax on Companies is demonstrated
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 18 Determine the normal tax payable by a taxpayer
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce documentation to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for determining normal tax payable by a taxpayer for each of the tasks listed below:
Tasks Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
The concepts of capital versus income and source, as well as the determining of the amounts to be included in the gross income of a taxpayer are appropriately appliedThe exemptions to which a taxpayer may be entitled are correctly identified
The deductions to which a taxpayer may be entitled including the general deduction formula and the special deductions are correctly identifiedThe tax tables and rebates to determine the tax payable are used correctly
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 19 Understand the procedure for preparing tax computations for and lodging tax returns with Sars
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce documentation to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the procedure for preparing tax computations and lodging tax returns for the task below:
Task Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
The required procedures in relation to assessments, objections and appeals, and the payment and recovery of tax are correctly performed
Ask the learner the following questions:
Questions Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Explain the appointment and duties of representative taxpayers and agents
Explain tax avoidance schemes
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 20. Understand the principles of fringe benefit tax
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce documentation to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the application of fringe benefit tax for the task below:
Task Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
The principles of fringe benefit tax in relation to the Seventh Schedule are applied
Ask the learner the following questions:
QuestionsPortfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Highlight the key differences in the taxing of re-imbursements, allowances and fringe benefitsDescribe at least six fringe benefits in relation to the Seventh Schedule and highlight how each will be taxed
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut
Unit 21 Understand the principles of the taxation of benefits on retirement, death and resignation
Instructions to the AssessorRequest the learner to produce documentation to enable you, as the Assessor, to evaluate the evidence supplied for the application of the principles of taxation of benefits for the task below:
Task Portfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
The principles in relation to s 5(10); s (10)(1)(x); s 10A; s 11(m) and the Second Schedule are correctly applied
Ask the learner the following question:
QuestionPortfolio of EvidenceReference
Competence confirmed(Assessor’s initials and date)
Explain the principles in relation to s 5(10); s (10)(1)(x); s 10A; s11(m) and the Second Schedule
UNIT COMPLETED
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Definitive Training Solutions Learner: Samantha Taylor Supervisor: John Blignaut Assessor: John Blignaut