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Chapter Name: Perform financial transactions

Description:This chapter discusses how to properly execute financial transactions, including payments, receipts, and record-keeping.

Purpuse:To ensure that employees are capable of handling financial transactions accurately and efficiently.

Rational:Proper management of financial transactions is critical for maintaining accurate records, minimizing errors, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.


Chapter Assessment


Scope of Practical Skill

Key Requirement 1: Analyse the cash component of income and expenditure

Examine how much actual cash is flowing in and out of the business.

Key Requirement 2: Determine the liquidity of the business

Assess the ability of the business to pay short-term obligations.

Key Requirement 3: Process payments of all fixed and variable costs

Ensure all regular business expenses are paid on time.

Key Requirement 4: Manage the debtors book to maximise collection of cash

Track outstanding customer payments and ensure timely collections.

Key Requirement 5: Manage a business bank account for cash receipts and payments

Handle daily transactions through a business bank account professionally.


Assessment Questions


Assessment 1 : The liquidity of the business is determined

Learner must assess the business’s ability to meet short-term obligations.



Assessment 2 : The cash component of income and expenditure is analysed

Learner must analyze cash transactions and flow.



Assessment 3 : Payments of all fixed and variable costs are processed

Learner must demonstrate processing monthly and fluctuating expenses.



Assessment 4 : The debtors book is managed to maximise collection of cash

Learner must track outstanding payments and implement collection strategies.



Assessment 5 : A business bank account for cash receipts and payments is managed

Learner must track deposits, withdrawals, and reconcile accounts.