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

Classify, analyse and report on the economic classification using all segments of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
377973  Classify, analyse and report on the economic classification using all segments of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Public Sector 
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 6  NQF Level 06  3 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for people in the public sector, which includes National and Provincial Government. This unit standard will enable learners to classify, analyse and report on the economic classification using all segments of the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).

A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Evaluate a transaction ensuring the correct use of all the segments of SCOA.
  • Analyse reports to quality assure the use of key definitions and concepts to determine economic classification.
  • Analyse SCOA segments and justify inter-relationships amongst the segments. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Understanding the role and purpose of the decision trees for consistent classification.
  • Understanding stand-alone items and projects.
  • Understanding the components of a project to determine the total cost of the project.
  • Applying the decision trees and rules. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Evaluate a transaction ensuring the correct use of all the segments of SCOA. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and benefits of each segment is assessed to inform classification and assist in financial management and reporting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The structure of, and concepts used in, each segment are evaluated to determine correct allocation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Allocation codes for each segment are verified in accordance with the SCOA structure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Analyse reports to quality assure the use of key definitions and concepts to determine economic classification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Immediate and ultimate use concepts are defined in order to determine classification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Own account and outsourced concepts are defined in order to differentiate between the two. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Other related concepts are defined in order to determine classification. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Other related concepts refer to, but not limited to, repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and refurbishments.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship between own account and outsourced is explained in relation to ultimate and immediate use. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Analyse SCOA segments and justify inter-relationships amongst the segments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Knowledge of the inter-relationship amongst all segments is utilised to analyse transactions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Misallocations are identified to determine their impact on correct classification. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Linkages between immediate and ultimate use, are evaluated to reflect their impact on classification in the relevant segments 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The economic classification of transactions in the segments of SCOA are analysed in order to compile ERF. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through Recognition of Prior Learning) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Purpose of processes and procedures of:
  • The background to the Economic Reporting Format (ERF) and the Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA).
  • Budget reform programme.
  • Accounting reform programme.
  • National Treasury role.

    Cause and effect, implications and attributes of:
  • Inconsistent classification.
  • Qualified audit reports.
  • Understand the relationship between the SCOA structures and the basis used by Government for strategic and financial planning, i.e. management by objectives.
  • Understand the correlation between public sector planning, budgeting and reporting, and how SCOA is aligned with this.

    Procedures, techniques and Concepts:
  • ERF, SCOA and related concepts.
  • Consistent classification.

    Regulations, legislation, agreements and policies:
  • Constitution.
  • Public Finance Management Act.
  • National Treasury Regulations and Practice Notes.
  • Reference guide to the Economic Reporting Format (ERF).
  • Annual Financial Statement Preparation Guide.
  • SCOA classification circulars.

    Theory-Rules, laws and principles:
  • Government Finance Statistics Manual.
  • Principles of cash-basis accounting.

    Relationships and systems:
  • Relationship between ERF, SCOA and financial management.
  • Government financial systems.
  • How ERF translates into budget documentation. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made when:
  • Analysing financial reports to identify misallocations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community during:
  • Liaise with other financial practitioners. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively through:
  • Planning work. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information when:
  • Analysing financial reports. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when:
  • Classifying, analysing and reporting on the economic classification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science, technology and indigenous knowledge effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others through:
  • Use resources responsibly. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when:
  • Optimum use of technology.
  • Incorrect classification has impact on resource allocation and planning. 
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    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 
    Supplementary Information:
  • Training providers are required to utilise the SCOA and ERF learner toolkit as issued by the National Treasury. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  67460   National Diploma: Public Administration  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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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