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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Interpret basic financial statements 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10388  Interpret basic financial statements 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Financial Services 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2002-06-12  2004-12-02  SAQA 0742/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-12-02   2008-12-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
117156  Interpret basic financial statements  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners who achieve this unit standard are able to interpret an income and expenditure statement and use information in the statement to make a financial decision.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Analysing the basic elements of an income and expenditure statement.
  • Analysing the basic elements of a balance sheet.
  • Compiling a personal assets and liabilities statement.
  • Using the evidence in financial statements to make a financial decision. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    There is open access to this unit standard. Learners should be competent in Communication, Mathematical Literacy and Financial Literacy at NQF Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The typical scope of this unit standard is
  • Different types of financial statement including business, personal and organisation.
  • An enterprise could be a school, body corporate, club, church, small business, etc. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyse the basic elements of an income and expenditure statement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The purpose of an income and expenditure statement are explained and an indication is given of how often these statements are required for two case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Sources of income and expenditure are identified for three different types of financial statements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Sources of income and expenditure are explained with reference to an income and expenditure statement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Three income and expenditure statements are examined and evaluated in terms of financial viability of the enterprise. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse the basic elements of a balance sheet. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The purpose of a balance sheet is explained and an indication is given of how often a balance sheet is necessary for two case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A balance sheet is analysed and evaluated in terms of equity or financial net worth. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The concept of an asset is explained and the assets in a balance sheet are classified in terms of fixed and current assets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The concept of a liability is explained and the liabilities in a balance sheet are classified in terms of long term and current liabilities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Balance sheets for an entity are compared and evaluated in terms of performance over two years and a decision is made based on evidence in the balance sheet. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Compile a personal assets and liabilities statement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A personal assets and liabilities statement is compiled based on own financial situation over the past year. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The situations when an assets and liabilities statement are required are listed and an indication is given of the advantages of keeping such records. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Use the evidence in financial statements to make a financial
    decision. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The financial strengths and weaknesses of an entity are analysed and suggestions are made of ways to improve income and reduce costs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The concept of a cost to income ratio is explained and suggestions are made on how to improve the ratio. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The relationship between turnover, income, revenue, sales/earnings and profit is explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The concept of cash flow is explained in terms of liquidity. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    This unit standard will be internally assessed by the provider and moderated by a moderator registered by INSQA or a relevant accredited ETQA. The mechanisms and requirements for moderation are contained in the document obtainable from INSQA,
    INSQA framework for assessment and moderation. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    The learner is able to identify, solve problems and make decisions based on the information in basic financial statements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    The learner is able to organise and manage him/herself effectively compiling a personal assets and liabilities statement. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    The learner is able to communicate effectively using visual, mathematics and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentation when evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of an entity. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by 117156, which is ' Interpret basic financial statements', Level 4, 4 Credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  48812   Further Education and Training Certificate: Heritage Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Core  65110   Further Education and Training Certificate: Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-03-14  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  36436   National Certificate: Local Economic Development  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Fundamental  20638   National Certificate: Collective Investment Schemes  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-12-05  INSETA 
    Fundamental  48640   National Certificate: Financial Services Management  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Fundamental  48493   National Certificate: Financial Services: Wealth Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-02-11  Was INSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  20639   National Certificate: Healthcare Benefits Administration: Claims Assessing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-12-05  INSETA 
    Fundamental  20773   National Certificate: Long Term Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-12-05  INSETA 
    Fundamental  24396   National Certificate: Risk Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-10-08  Was INSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Fundamental  21796   National Certificate: Short Term Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-06-12  Was INSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  61595   Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  67462   Further Education and Training Certificate: Music Industry: Sound Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  23953   Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48808   Further Education and Training Certificate: Performing Arts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  24194   National Certificate: Construction Material Manufacturing  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  24197   National Certificate: Corrections Science  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-02-18  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  48669   National Certificate: Live Event Technical Production  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  23976   National Certificate: Local Employment and Skills Development Practices  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2006-08-13  PSETA 
    Elective  20884   National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-04-10   


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    142. Plumb Line Risk Alignment 
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    144. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    145. Power Rush Trading 170 CC. 
    146. Powergate Trading 1040 
    147. Powernexus 
    148. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    149. Prior Learning Centre 
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    151. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
    152. Qeto Business Consulting 
    153. Reflections Development Institute 
    154. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    155. RME Projects 
    156. Sabela Trading and Projects CC. 
    157. Samukela Injabulo 
    158. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    159. Sebobatho Project Management 
    160. Senelo Trading CC 
    161. Shandu Technical Services 
    162. Shemeshe TM 
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    164. Sisezwa Business Enterprise 
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    166. Siyakhula Trust ETD Institute Pty Ltd 
    167. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
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    174. Tachfin Holdings 
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    176. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    177. Tau and Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd 
    178. Tavo Investment 
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    180. TEE ZET Group 
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