| ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
| Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
| 1. Develop professional working relationships | 1.1 Clarify business needs and expectations of work to be done through clear communication with key stakeholders1.2 Determine roles and responsibilities of various members of the accounting and tax profession according to business needs1.3 Identify activities that fall outside own role and responsibilities, and identify networks of individuals able to carry out those activities1.4 Refer business owner to networks for advice and services where applicable1.5 Request feedback on range, type and quality of service to be provided and act on feedback, where applicable1.6 Identify and use ethical principles and practices in own role and responsibilities |
| 2. Identify compliance requirements and support materials | 2.1 Obtain access to publications and software tools designed to assist in carrying out own work activities2.2 Research legislative, statutory, regulatory and industry requirements for carrying out own work activities |
| 3. Set up and maintain systems to meet compliance requirements | 3.1 Develop systems to support user needs3.2 Develop instructions and guidelines for carrying out daily activities according to compliance requirements3.3 Review and adapt systems as necessary on a regular basis |
| 4. Work autonomously or in a team to complete work activities | 4.1 Determine tasks to be done and identify required conditions to work autonomously or in team environment4.2 Plan work to manage resources, time and priorities4.3 Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts, and contributions4.4 Support team to identify and resolve problems that impede its performance4.5 Adapt to changes in technology and work organisation in a timely manner |
| 5. Develop and maintain own competency | 5.1 Identify and review own professional development needs and goals on regular basis5.2 Clarify and comply with competency, authorisation and licensing requirements5.3 Seek professional development opportunities that reflect own needs and goals in agreed timeframe |
