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Knowledge Assessment 1 of 1 Short answer research questions Criteria Unit code, name, and release number CPPREP4005 - Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts (1) Qualification/Course code, name, and release number CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (1) 901-00022V01 Statement of Attainment in Real Estate Practice (Assistant Agent)
Version: 3_200422 Date created: 30/10/2019 Date modified: 27 May 2020 For queries, please contact: Technology and Business SkillsPoint Location: Ultimo © 2020 TAFE NSW, Sydney RTO Provider Number 90003 | CRICOS Provider Code: 00591E This assessment can be found in the: Learning Bank The contents in this document is copyright © TAFE NSW 2020, and should not be reproduced without the permission of the TAFE NSW. Information contained in this document is correct at time of printing: 22 April 2020. For current information please refer to our website or your teacher as appropriate. Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Assessment instructions Table 1 Assessment instructions Assessment details Instructions Assessment overview The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge required to work with real estate trust accounts within established agency controls. Assessment Event number 1 of 1 Instructions for this assessment This is a knowledge based assessment that will assess your knowledge of the unit. This assessment includes: 16 x short answer research questions Appendix 1 - Accounting documents for Azure Beach Realty Group Assessment feedback Submission instructions On completion of this assessment, you are required to submit it online. Ensure you have added your name at the bottom of each page of this assessment. It is important that you keep a copy of all assessments submitted to TAFE NSW and complete the online assessment declaration when submitting the assessment. What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result? To achieve a competent result for this assessment you must complete all tasks at a satisfactory level. What do I need to provide? Computer with internet access. Assessment conditions This is an unsupervised assessment. What assessor must provide? Electronic copy of this assessment task. Due date/time allowed This assessment may take approximately up to six hours to complete. The due date will be informed by your local delivery point. Refer to the Unit Assessment Guide (UAG) or Training Plan. Supervision This is an unsupervised assessment. Your teacher/assessor may ask for additional evidence to verify the authenticity of your submission and confirm that the assessment task was completed by you. Assessment feedback, review or appeals Your teacher/assessor will provide feedback no later than 10 days after all assessment activities have been conducted and you will be requested to acknowledge the outcome. If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have any concerns about your results, contact your teacher/assessor or Head Teacher. You have three weeks from the date you receive your results in which to make an appeal and request a review. Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
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Assessment details Instructions You will receive a response within ten days of the receipt of the request. Appeals are addressed in accordance with Every Students Guide to Assessment. Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Part 1: Short answers Read the question carefully. 1. Examine the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 (NSW) and list the number and name of 10 sections of the Act that apply to trust accounting. (220-250 words) 2. Examine the  Property and Stock Agents Regulation 2014 (NSW)   and list the number and name of 10 clauses that apply to trust accounting.  (150 - 170 words) 3. (a) Explain the purpose of trust accounts in real estate operations. Address the following areas in your explanation: What is a trust account? (20-30 words) Why must we have separate accounts for property sales and property management? (20-30 words) Why can we not put that money in our general account? (30-50words) (b) What is the difference between sales trust money, property management trust money and general business trading money? Provide two examples for each type of trust money to support your analysis. (150 - 200 words) 4. Different Australian states and territories have different rules and regulations when it comes to trust accounts. What are the rules when a licensee opens a bank account with an approved financial institution in NSW? (100 - 150 words Trust accounts can only be opened with a financial institution authorised by NSW Fair Trading. Licensees and corporations must comply with the following requirements when opening an account. Licensees must notify the authorised deposit-taking institution in writing that the account is a 'trust account'. If a corporation holds a trust account, the account must be in the name of the corporation. If not, the trust account must be in the name of the licensee or the firm. The name of the licensee, firm or corporation needs to appear as a prefix of the account name, followed by any other necessary identifier of the trust account. The words 'Trust Account' must also appear in the name of the trust account and all cheques drawn on the trust account. 5. According to the Property and Stock Agents Regulation 2014 (NSW) , licensees can keep manual or computerised trust accounts. (a) Analyse and list two records of trust account transactions that must be kept by a licensee. (150 - 200 words) Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
(1)  A licensee must keep a record of daily receipts and payments of money into and out of the licensee’s trust account. (2)  The record must be in the nature of a cash book in which the pages are consecutively numbered and on the respective pages of which are shown: a. (a)  the consecutive numbers of receipts issued or cancelled, and b. (b)  the consecutive numbers of cheques drawn or cancelled, and c. (c)  in the case of money received or disbursed by means of electronic funds transfer, the consecutive reference numbers or other means of identification of the transfers (b) Identify and explain five essential requirements required by the legislation when operating a computerised trust account. In your answer include a reference to specific sections/clause of the legislation. (80 - 100 words) (c) Explain three functions that computerised trust accounting software must be able to perform to maintain trust accounts . (60 - 80 words) 6. Identify the role and responsibilities of the following three staff roles in relation to the trust accounts: (30-80 words) Class 1 – Licensee page 29 sw o responsible for all trust account operations o ensure all trust accounts are maintained under part 7 of the act o responsible for all trust account operations o prepare and maintain a document that identifies the licensee in charge and the accounts for which they are responsible o have written procedures for trust accounts transactions and reviews o review all trust transactions conducted at least once a month o verify all incoming and outgoing trust transactions with financial institution records o separate logins for all persons who have trust account access o ensure that any adjustments to accounts are evidenced at the end of month reconciliation o all rental monies owed to landlords are paid to owners at the end of each calendar month o the only person that can approve trust account withdrawals o must have separate accounts for sales and management Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
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o maintain records as set out in the act and regulations o must adhere to all legislative requirements listed below Class 2 – Licensed real estate/strata/stock and station agent summrise o must adhere to all legislative requirements listed below o receive and trust monies and enter into trust account system o issue receipts o prepare trust account payments o maintain the security of the password issued to access the trust account o carry out any transactions with due diligence o cannot withdraw monies from the trust accounts Assistant agent o must adhere to all legislative requirements listed below o receive and trust monies and enter into trust account system o issue receipts o maintain the security of the password issued to access the trust account o carry out any transactions with due diligence o cannot withdraw monies from the trust accounts 7. (a) Assume that you are employed as a property officer in your agency. Explain your role, responsibilities and limitations in maintaining the trust account. (40 - 60 words) (b) Assume you have now received a promotion to property manager, explain how your responsibilities in relation to the trust account may change in that role. (50 - 70 words) (c) Under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 - Supervision guidelines , list and explain the licensee’s responsibility in regard to trust account transactions. Explain how those responsibilities impact day to day trust account transaction such as settlement or end of month. (50-70 words) 8. Part 7, section 92 of the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002 (NSW) sets out the requirements for overdrawn trust accounts. Explain what actions the licensee must take if the trust account become overdrawn. (50 - 70 words) Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
9. Using the NSW Fair Trading website , explain the purpose of internal and external audits of trust accounts. (100-170 words) 10. Explain the license-in-charge legislative responsibilities, under the Property and Stock Agent Act 2002 (NSW) , regarding trust account audits. (100-170 words) Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
11. (a) Explain the implications for the real estate agency where: i. inaccuracies occur in the operation of the trust account and ii. fraud occurs in the operation of the trust account (40 - 50 words) (b) Explain the implications for clients, if there are inaccuracies in the operations of the trust account that may result in late payment(s). (40 - 50 words) (c) Explain the implications for clients, if the agency is found to have committed trust account fraud. (40 - 50 words) 12. Locate the accounting documents for Azure Beach Realty Group contained in Appendix 1 of this assessment and answer the following questions in relation to the end of month processing, as required by legislation in NSW: a) List all records that relate to the trust account. (5 -10 words) b) Review the receipts issued to clients of the Agency for monies received. Explain the requirements for issuing of receipts and how these receipts will be recorded in the trust account records. (50 - 60 words) c) A tax invoice for stationery has been issued by Harry’s Stationery which is not yet paid. How will the payment of the invoice be recorded in the accounting records of Azure Beach Realty Group? (40 – 60 words) d) Explain the purpose of the Bank deposit form and Bank Statement and why these documents are needed for the monthly processing of the trust account. (100 - 120 words) e) Review the Trust Account ledger for Richard and Gina Waterstreet. Explain the entries in the ledger and identify which accounting documents relate to the entries. Give reasons for your answer. (150 - 180 words) 13. ( a) Errors or inaccuracies can compromise the accuracy and integrity of the trust account. Outline four major causes of errors or inaccuracies that can occur in the trust account and explain how each should be addressed to correct the issue. (120 - 140 words) (b) Describe two other occurrences that can lead to the trust account being compromised. (50 - 60 words) 14. Refer to the following scenario and answer questions (a) and (b) below. (a) The following list of transactions have been extracted from the books of the Azure Beach Realty Group. Review each transaction and determine who has the scope of responsibility for each transaction then complete the table. Transaction Actions required By whom Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME: Azure Beach Realty Group was established to provide a real estate service in Azure Beach and surrounding areas. Its operations include residential property management and sales, as well as a small portfolio of commercial and industrial properties. Their team of experienced property professionals have in-depth and up- to-date understanding of the local apartment/house sales and rental market. Look at the team and their roles on the Azure Beach Realty Group Staff page .
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A tenant comes into the office to pays this week’s rent of $400 in cash (list three) A purchaser pays 10% of $40,000 deposit for the purchase of a property via EFPOS (list two) A payment of $500 made to a tradesperson for repairs to a rental property (list two) A payment of $2,000 received in cash for a rental bond (list three) An EFPOS payment of $120 received from a tenant for water usage for the full period (list two) (b) Azure Beach Realty Group maintains its trust accounts using a computerised trust accounting software package. The licensee wants to ensure the integrity, security, privacy and confidentiality of trust account information is maintained. Complete this table and explain what measures the licensee can put into place to achieve this. Table 1: Trust Account Information Integrity Security Privacy and confidentiality Measures that can be put in place (30 words) (60-70 words) (35-40 words) 15. Explain the requirements of each of the following standard trust account transactions. Transaction Requirements Cash, cheque, Electronic Funds Transfer and direct deposits (100-110 words) Cheque and Electronic Funds Transfer and withdrawals (100-110 words) Entries to journals and ledgers (300-350 words) Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Balances and reconciliations (100-120 words) Reports and statements (140-150 words) 16. Explain trust account requirements when receiving, receipting and banking trust monies. (Between 350 and 370 words) Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Appendix 1: Accounting documents Azure Beach Realty Group Item 1: Cheque received from Agency clients Richard and Gina Waterstreet. Cheque from GWaterstreet.pdf Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
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Item 2: Receipt issued to Richard and Gina Waterstreet . ABRG sales receipt.pdf Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Item 3: Receipt issued for cash received from Thomas Fishburne ABRG cash receipt.jpg Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Item 4: Bank deposit form ABRG bank deposit form.jpg Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
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Item 5: Trust Ledger entries for clients Richard and Gina Waterstreet as at 31 October, 20XX. ABRG trust ledger - R&G Waterstreet.jpg Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Item 6: Bank Statement for Azure Beach Realty Group Trust Account as at 31 October, 20XX. ABRG bank statement.jpg Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Item 7: Tax Invoice for Office Stationery issued to Azure Beach Realty Group. Harry’s stationery invoice.jpg Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
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Assessment Feedback NOTE: Your assessor will give you feedback manually or via the online learning platform. For manual feedback, this section must have the assessor’s signature and the student’s signature. Additional evidence for verification of assessments Additional questions asked by assessor Assessors may ask additional questions to clarify student understanding. List here any additional questions that were asked. Student responses to additional questions Record the student responses to any additional questions that were asked. Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME:
Assessment outcome Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Assessor Feedback Has the Assessment Declaration on page 1 of the assessment been signed and dated by the student? Are you assured that the evidence presented for assessment is the student’s own work? Was the assessment event successfully completed? If no, was the resubmission/re-assessment successfully completed? Was reasonable adjustment in place for this assessment event? If yes, ensure it is detailed on the assessment document. Comments: Assessor name, signature and date: Student acknowledgement of assessment outcome Would you like to make any comments about this assessment? Student name, signature and date Wardishan Mousa NOTE: Make sure you have added your name at the bottom of each page of your submission before attaching the cover sheet and submitting to your assessor for marking. Document title: CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS Page 30 of 31 Resource ID: TBS_19_001_CPPREP4005_AE_Kn_1of1_LMS STUDENT NAME: