FNSACC601 – Prepare and Administer Tax Documentation for Legal Entities Final Assessment
Assessment Instructions for the Candidate
Requirements:
Access to a computer loaded with Microsoft Word and Excel
Access to an email system
Calculator
Assessment Conditions:
Your assessment can be completed in the program of your choice such as Microsoft Word or Excel.
It is recommended that on completion of this unit, participants should be able to produce accurate work with not more than three re-submissions.
On completion
Upload your assessment document to the online platform.
Remember to name the document to include the following: Unit name and number – assessment name and number – your name.
Assessment Outcomes
There are only two possible results of any assessment:
Competent
Not yet competent
Competent
An assessment of ‘Competent’ recognises that you have clearly demonstrated to your assessor that you have current skills and knowledge as outlined in the units of competency for which application was made.
Not Yet Competent
If an assessment of ‘Not Yet Competent’ is made, the assessor will give you specific feedback as to the reasons for the result. This will also provide information about gaps found in the assessment of competency. You may also discuss options to address the gaps in competency with your assessor.
PART A – Theory Questions
Explain how the following have a role in interpreting and applying tax legislation in Australia.
Ensure you include both a description and the role they have in assisting to interpret the legislation.
Public and private rulings and determination
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Court and tribunal decisions
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Describe the three (3) methods specified by the TPB, for tax agents to manage conflicts of interest
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Indicate the supporting documentation the ATO might ask to be provided, to verify the amounts included in the tax return for each of the following:
Assessable income
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Deductions
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To establish a valid distribution has been made by a Family Trust, in particular:
The recipient is a beneficiary
Where and when the distribution decided/declared
When and how the distribution was settled (i.e. was it paid or otherwise accounted for).
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To establish a complying SMSF has accounted for and correctly included all contributions
(Note: it would not be less than a Tax Agent would require to prepare and lodge the return)
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Identify whether the following are considered fringe benefits, giving reasons for your answer.
West Point Motors Pty Ltd is a resident company that owns and operates a car dealership. During the year it provided the following benefits:
Mark, a salesperson, receives the use of a car
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Dianne, Mark’s wife who does not work at the Dealership, receives the use of a car
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Geoff, a Director, is given use of a car instead of receiving a Director’s Fee
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Anne the full time bookkeeper, who works from home 1 day per week and in the office for the remaining 4 days, is given a mobile phone and computer
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PART B – Practical Activities
You are currently employed as a Tax Agent for a local Accounting Firm (Tax Agent number 12345678). Your clients include individuals (salary & wage earners and sole traders) as well as companies, trusts and partnerships.
The policies and procedures of your firm require you to use the Microsoft Excel templates provided to complete your calculations. The ATO website should be used to verify current tax legislation and to seek advice and guidance.
All client communications should be via email. Client details required to complete the Individual Tax Return are recorded on a new client details form.
QUESTION 1
Hot Pink Batts Pty Ltd manufactures pink batts. The company wishes to use all available small business concessions to minimise taxable income. Hot Pink Batts Pty Ltd has prepared the following Profit & Loss Statement for the 2019 financial year:
$ $
Gross Sales
2,400,000
Less Cost of Goods Sold
Opening Stock 33,000
Purchases and Manufacturing Costs 1,250,000
1,283,000
Closing Stock – 300,000 983,000
Gross Profit
1,417,000
Add Other Income
Diesel Fuel Rebate (Government Subsidy) 3,500
Dividend from American Company – Note 1 8,000
Interest Income 2,000 13,500
1,430,500
Expenses
Gross Wages 680,000
Superannuation 62,000
Provisions for Customer Warranty Claims – Note 2 30,000
Truck Expenses 31,000
Accounting Depreciation – Note 3 60,000
Share of Loss from Partnership with Al Insulation Pty Ltd 13,000
Tax Related Expenditure – Note 4 24,000
Other Deductible Expenses 400,000 1,300,000
NET PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
130,500
NOTE 1
Hot Pink Batts Pty Ltd owns shares in an American company. The $8,000 dividend received from this investment is net of $4,000 tax withheld by USA government.
NOTE 2
The amount of warranty expenses paid to customers during the 2019 income year was $11,000.
NOTE 3
Decline in Value for tax purposes needs to be determined using the following information:
General SBE Pool Balance at 30 June 2018$ 90,000
Purchase of New Machine on 1 December 2018 $ 98,000
Purchase of New Computer on 1 February 2019 $ 900
NOTE 4
Tax related expenditure is comprised of the following:
Payroll Tax $ 7,000
Tax Agent Fees $ 6,000
ATO Penalties $ 4,000
ATO General Interest Charge $ 7,000
NOTE 5
$50,000 of PAYG tax instalments were paid for the 2018/19 income year.
REQUIRED:
Using the templates provided:
Prepare a statement reconciling net profit with taxable income
Calculate the net tax payable by the company for the year, clearly showing all your workings
Who would you consult if you required advice and guidance to determine any income tax related issues?
QUESTION 2
Zany Funds Management Pty Ltd is an investment company. There is a carried forward tax loss of $80,000 from the 2018 financial year. The company has prepared the following Profit & Loss Statement for the 2019 financial year:
Income Distribution from Unit Trusts – Note 1
$ 1,000
Bank Interest 3,500
Unfranked Dividends 6,000
Fully Franked Dividends – Note 1 7,000 17,500
Expenses
Accounting fees 7,000
Capital Loss on sale of shares 10,000
Ongoing financial advice 19,000
Other deductible expenses 40,000 76,000
NET LOSS
(58,500)
NOTE 1
The income distribution from the unit trust included $300 of franking credits.
Fully Franked Dividends represents the amount received from non SBE entities.
NOTE 2
One PAYG tax instalment was paid on 28 October 2018 of $11,000 (this related to the 2018/19 tax year)
REQUIRED:
Using the template provided:
Prepare a statement reconciling net profit with taxable income
Calculate net tax payable/refundable
Calculate ALL losses carried forward by the company
QUESTION 3
The Rosy Discretionary Trust has a property investment portfolio. During the 2019 income year the Trustee recorded a net trust income of $168,000. All of the income is derived from Australian property investments. The trustee resolved to distribute the net income of the trust as follows:
Rosy (aged 28) 30%
Indiana (Rosy’s sister aged 16) 10%
Sarah (Rosy’s sister aged 16, working full time at Coles since January) 10%
RPM Pty Ltd (Australian resident company – 100% owned by Rosy) 10%
The Robe Soccer Club (non-profit, tax exempt community organisation) 5%
Ben (aged 29) – Rosy’s Friend who is a bankrupt 10%
There was one discretionary distribution made:
$10,000 was paid towards Indiana’s school fees.
The balance was undistributed.
REQUIRED:
Using the templates provided
Complete a Distribution schedule
Calculate the tax payable by the trustee
QUESTION 4
Wharf and Alexander are father and son. Together they operate a business partnership providing security services. Wharf is aged 45. His son, Alexander aged 20, works full-time in the partnership.
During the 2018 financial year the partnership began business and made a loss of $10,000. This loss was distributed equally between both partners.
The partnership agreement states that all profits and losses will be shared equally after allowing for wages to partners and interest on capital.
During the 2018/19 income year the partnership had the following transactions:
RECEIPTS
Gross Fees $ 610,000
Business Loan from Wharf 50,000
Gross Bank Interest 1,000
PAYMENTS
Interest on Overdraft 7,000
Interest on Loan from Wharf 5,000
Lease of all Security Systems Equipment owned by Wharf – Note 1 50,000
Interest on Capital – Wharf 3,000
Wages to Employees 250,000
Wages to Wharf 40,000
Wages to Alexander 45,000
Superannuation paid for Employees 10,000
Other overheads (deductible) 168,000
NOTE 1
Wharf owns all the security equipment and leases all the equipment to the partnership. Wharf is entitled to a deduction of $34,000 for decline in value of the equipment.
REQUIRED:
Using the templates provided
Calculate Net Partnership Income
Prepare a Partnership Distribution Statement
Calculate Wharf’s Taxable Income
Calculate Alexander’s Taxable Income
QUESTION 5
Your supervisor has provided you with the following information she has prepared for a client. The partnership consists of three partners; Matthew, Helen and Lynn James, who operate a boat hire business (Industry code 66390).
Partnership Net Income $ $
Assessable Income
Boat Hire Fees 491,000
Less: Deductions
Boat Operating Expenses 54,000
Salaries – employees 36,000
Superannuation – employees 3,000
Rent 41,000
Interest on Loan 1,000
Other Expenses 55,000
Lease of Boats 92,000 282,000
Partnership Net Income 209,000
Assets
Plant and Equipment 20,000
Liabilities
Bank Loan 15,000
DISTRIBUTION – PNI Matthew Lynn Helen TOTAL
Partners Salaries 60,000 18,000 78,000
Interest on Capital 14,000 11,000 6,100 31,100
Interest on Drawings (2,400) (1,800) (1,200) (5,400)
Share of Adj. Net Inc. 52,650 35,100 17,550 105,300
124,250 62,300 22,450 209,000
REQUIRED:
Complete the Partnership tax return for 2019
Attach a copy of the Partnership tax return to an email to Helen (the nominated contact for the partnership) requesting she sign and return the form for lodgment with the ATO
QUESTION 6
Browns Pty Ltd, an investment company, paid the following dividends to shareholders:
$35,000 fully franked on 15 July 2018
$35,000 fully franked on 15 January 2019
$21,000 unfranked paid on 15 July 2019 (declared on 20 June 2019)
Franking account balance at 30 June 2018 was $8,500 credit
REQUIRED:
Using the template provided:
Prepare a franking account
How much (if any) franking deficit tax will be payable by Browns?
How much of the franking deficit tax can be used to offset future tax liabilities (show calculation)?
DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED
Part A – Final Assessment document
Part B Excel spreadsheet – Qu 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Part B Qu 5 – Partnership Return (PDF document)
Part B Qu 5 – Email to Lyn (screen shot or PDF)