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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
117156  Interpret basic financial statements 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Insurance and Investment 
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  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
10388  Interpret basic financial statements  Level 4  NQF Level 04  3   

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 
    The purposes 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 
    Sources of income and expenditure are identified for three different kinds of financial statements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Kinds of financial statements include but are not limited to business (close corporates, listed companies, partnerships, public entities, SMMEs, and sole ownerships), personal, organisations (club, church). (Any three).
     

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

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

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

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

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

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 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 a relevant accredited ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant accredited ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    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 ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has replaced 10388 which was "Interpret basic financial statements", Level 4 with 3 credits 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58376   Further Education and Training Certificate: Bookkeeping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FASSET 
    Core  57901   Further Education and Training Certificate: Credit Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FASSET 
    Core  59298   Further Education and Training Certificate: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  65989   Further Education and Training Certificate: Human Settlements Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Core  49155   Further Education and Training Certificate: Shipping  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  48883   Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Business Advising (Information Support)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Core  65669   Further Education and Training Certificate: Thoroughbred Horse Racing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Core  48888   National Diploma: Hiring Operations Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  SERVICES 
    Fundamental  49649   Further Education and Training Certificate: Long-term Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Fundamental  49529   Further Education and Training Certificate: Long-Term Risk Assessment  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Fundamental  49356   Further Education and Training Certificate: Medical Claims Assessing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Fundamental  66609   Further Education and Training Certificate: Retail Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  66610   Further Education and Training Certificate: Short Term Insurance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Fundamental  57613   Further Education and Training Certificate: Short-Term Risk Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  INSETA 
    Fundamental  66613   Further Education and Training Certificate: Wealth Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  67465   National Certificate: Business Administration Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  72051   National Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49089   National Certificate: Financial Services  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  INSETA 
    Elective  61591   National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50479   Further Education and Training Certificate: Advertising  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    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  72052   Further Education and Training Certificate: Electrical Engineering  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  67461   Further Education and Training Certificate: Event Support  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  66489   Further Education and Training Certificate: Foundry Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2013-11-07  MERSETA 
    Elective  57712   Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  48915   Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  66249   Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  58779   Further Education and Training Certificate: Production Technology  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58800   Further Education and Training Certificate: Project Support Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  67697   Further Education and Training Certificate: Sport Administration  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58337   Further Education and Training Certificate: Trade Union Practice  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  36153   National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  49397   National Certificate: Wholesale and Retail Operations Supervision  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  W&RSETA 
    Elective  57611   National Certificate: 2D Animation  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  58394   National Certificate: Film and Television Production  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  58978   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MICTS 
    Elective  49710   National Diploma: Development Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 


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    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    7. Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd 
    8. Afrika Tikkun NCC 
    9. Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd 
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    11. Amco Consulting Enterprise T/A Amco Training Providers 
    12. Amilak Training Center 
    13. ASMO INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AN 
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    16. Atvance Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    17. Balefile Trading and Services 
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    28. CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 
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    46. EAST LONDON MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 
    47. ED-U Options Academy 
    48. EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    49. Ekasi IT Solutions Centre 
    50. Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre Pty Ltd 
    51. Elangeni Training Institute 
    52. Elchees Software Solutions 
    53. ELIJAH BARAYI MEMORIAL TRAINING CENTRE 
    54. Emalahleni Institute of Techno 
    55. Epitome Villa (Pty)Ltd 
    56. Eshybrand Pty Ltd 
    57. EYETHU NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    58. FBT Consultants CC 
    59. FILM Mentorship & Training SA 
    60. Finweb Business Consultancy 
    61. Foster-Melliar (Pty) Ltd 
    62. Fourways Private College 
    63. Frayintermedia Cc 
    64. Futurekids SA (Fochville) 
    65. Gauteng City College 
    66. Gemini Training And Development Pty Ltd 
    67. Gigimo Tourism Academy 
    68. Global Institute for Capacity 
    69. Global Maritime Legal Solutions Pty Ltd 
    70. Greater Tzaneen Community Foundation 
    71. HAVOHEJ CONSULTANCY 
    72. Hazyview Computer College 
    73. HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY 
    74. Hlanganani ICT (Pty) Ltd 
    75. Home of Compassion/Grace Ministries 
    76. HUAWEI Technologies Africa (PTY) LTD 
    77. Ikusasalethu Youth Development Project NPC 
    78. iLearn Corporate Services PTY LTD 
    79. Information Technology Resource Centre 
    80. Innovative Shared Services 
    81. Inqubeko Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    82. Institute of Sport Education and Training 
    83. IT Academy 
    84. IT-HI-Q Training (PTY) Ltd 
    85. Iyam Training Services 
    86. Jeppe College of Commerce and 
    87. K Boneng Consulting Services P 
    88. K Centre Business Enterprise (PTY) LTD 
    89. Keybase Training Solutions Cc 
    90. KN Training Specialist 
    91. KT Mobile Services 
    92. L and P Computer Academy Pty Ltd 
    93. Learning Exchange Pty (Ltd) 
    94. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    95. LETAGO DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING 
    96. LIMPOPO COMPUTER COLLEGE BK 
    97. LINDAMAHLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD 
    98. Loomee Group 
    99. LYFE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 
    100. Makhophila Training 
    101. Malope It Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    102. Masakhane Training and Consult 
    103. Mash Computer Training 
    104. MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    105. Media Village Training 
    106. Metanoia Ratings PTY LTD 
    107. Metro Minds 
    108. MMELA VILLAGE TECHNOLOGIES (PT 
    109. Mogapi Education Group (Pty) Ltd 
    110. Motlhamme Executive Management 
    111. Moving Ahead Development Agenc 
    112. Mpande Technologies cc 
    113. Mufuka Business and Technical 
    114. Musengavhadzimu Media 
    115. Natfin Holdings Pty Ltd 
    116. NBC Technologies 
    117. NCC - Vereeniging 
    118. Ndulita Solutions 
    119. New Link Computer Skills 
    120. Nolwazi Stem Education for The 
    121. Ntandokazi Holdings Pty Ltd 
    122. NW Avuxeni Computer Academy 
    123. Nyathela Business College 
    124. OL Afrika Media 
    125. Olrich Home of Technology 
    126. On the Ball College Pty ltd 
    127. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    128. P and R Development and Training (Pty) Ltd 
    129. Paramixed Pty Ltd 
    130. Peo Entle HIV Wellness Management and Youth Skills Development NPO 
    131. Pioneer Business Consulting 
    132. PMADS Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    133. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    134. Polokwane Technology Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    135. Posh Multimedia 
    136. Pretoria Technical College 
    137. Priha Projects Pty Ltd 
    138. Progressive School of Business 
    139. Prophesy Training College (Pty) Ltd 
    140. PROTEA COIN GROUP (ASSETS IN TRANSIT AND ARMED REACTION) 
    141. PRX SCHOOL TEST 
    142. QUALITATIVE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS 
    143. QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD 
    144. Ramotec Business College 
    145. Redefine Human Capital (PTY) L 
    146. Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd 
    147. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy 
    148. Robertsons Cargo Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    149. Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd 
    150. SA Maritime School and Transport College 
    151. Sabile Human Resources Consult 
    152. SANDM IT TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    153. School of Shipping 
    154. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    155. SED Computer Academy 
    156. Sesk Facilitation Development (PTY) LTD 
    157. Silulo Ulutho Technologies 
    158. Sisekelo Sustainability Institute 
    159. SIYAFUNDA COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE NPC 
    160. SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATE TRAINING ASSOCIATION (PTY) LTD 
    161. Spears Business and Life Couch Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    162. SPLS Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    163. SUCCESS BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL CC 
    164. SUPREME ICT CONSULTANTS 
    165. Synergistic Covenant Network NPO 
    166. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    167. Techtisa (pty) Ltd 
    168. Terrawood 
    169. Terry Computer Services cc 
    170. Thalita Koume Directions (Pty) Ltd 
    171. The Finishing College (Pty) Lt 
    172. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
    173. Think Tank T2 (Pty) Ltd 
    174. Titan Trade Technologies 
    175. Tlou Foundation College 
    176. Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd 
    177. TORQUE TECHNICAL COMPUTER TRAINING PTY LTD 
    178. Trainyoucan (Pty) Ltd 
    179. TSP COLLEGE 
    180. TURFLOOP TRAINING SERVICES CC 
    181. Twasa 
    182. Ubuhlanti Sances Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    183. Ukwazi Academy and Corporate S 
    184. Umbrella Training and Development 
    185. Umbusi Consulting Services 
    186. UTHINGO BRITE SERVICES 
    187. Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd 
    188. Visionary Skill Academy 
    189. Vukani Solutions 
    190. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 
    191. Waterberg TVET College 
    192. Wellinkwise Pty Ltd 
    193. Whitestone College 
    194. Working Solution International 
    195. Xylo Trading 12 (Pty) Ltd 
    196. YITRO INNOVATIONS 
    197. Yonet Training Academy 
    198. ZA WIT (PTY) LTD 
    199. Zealot Business College 
    200. Zikode Development Trust 


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