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The following worksheets comprise a proforma reconciliation prepared for a sample non-government school. Th
based on a school that prepares detailed financial statements using cash accounting.
The proforma includes the school's Profit and Loss Statement, Statement of Funds, Trial Balance and reconcilia
reconciliation work sheet reconciles the Profit and Loss Statement to the FQ.
The proforma provided is for illustration purposes only. While it is not mandatory to use the illustrated process,
clear example of how to prepare the FQ in a manner that not only minimises errors but provides detailed docum
school records. The creation of templates and mapping school accounts to the FQ items may initially require tim
from the individual responsible for preparing the FQ, use of standard processes and working papers should redu
of time required to prepare the FQ in future years.
The first reconciliation worksheet, Reconciliation Fin-Performance, illustrates the reconciliation of the Statement
Performance to the FQ in the following two stage process:
1. The accounts on the Statement of Financial Performance are "mapped" to the FQ, ie beside each account a n
which FQ item it relates. In some cases, it may be necessary to allocate portions of an account between two or
If this is the case, a note should be made as to why the allocation is required and the allocation percentage or b
appropriate, other documentation to support allocations should also be maintained. Where allocations are requi
consideration should be given to establishing separate accounts to record these types of transactions in the futu
of an account that has been allocated between two FQ items in the proforma is account 2250, Light, Power and
2. Allocate each Statement of Financial Performance item to the FQ items to allow easy addition. Sum the indiv
columns and use the totals to prepare the reconciliation. Record the totals in the FQ by item number.
NOTE: not all accounts are reportable in the FQ. Refer to the column heading “Excluded” for examples of items
Refer to the FQ Instruction Book for a comprehensive listing of items which are excluded from scope in the FQ.
school encounters items that are not specifically addressed in either the Instruction Book or the Chart of Accoun
contact DEST to determine the appropriate treatment for FQ reporting.
The school is required to record details of any outstanding loan amounts in the FQ. As the information is not ca
financial statements prepared under cash accounting, the loan amounts should be based on loan statements pr
lender or other relevant documentation. If the school is selected for independent verification, it will have to provid
loan statements or other supporting documentation to DEEWR.
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Proforma Instructions
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General
The final step before completing and submitting the FQ is to CHECK THE WORK. The template used by the sc
include inbuilt checks between the Statement of Financial Performance, Trial Balance and FQ. If the FQ has be
correctly, the school should be able to reconcile all three documents easily, taking into account items excluded f
reporting. The proforma illustrates the reconciliation process for all statements listed.
DEEWR selects a sample of schools annually for independent verification. If selected for review, a school must
of its audited financial statements as well as all working papers/reconciliations necessary to support the FQ info
previously provided. DEEWR can request information at any time and with limited notice, therefore documentat
retained as part of the school’s annual FQ preparation processes.
Finally, documenting and retaining FQ information further supports the school by ensuring continuity of records
especially during periods absence or turnover of the individual responsible for preparing the FQ.
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Proforma Instructions
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Sample School
Profit and Loss Statement
For the Year Ended 31 December 200X
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0110 Gross Tuition Fees (excl. FFPOS) 804,313
0120 Compulsory Tuition Charges 27,281
0200 Gross Recurrent Full Fee Paying Overseas Student Fees (FFPOS) 14,500
0230 Other Receipts for 'Activities for Students' 329
0231 Receipts from Students to be Passed to a Third Party 749
0232 Income for Transporting Students To and From School - Out of Scope
0235 Income for Excursions/Trips - Activities for Students 12,700
0236 Income for Excursions/Trips - Other 4,502
0240 Other Receipts from FFPOS 139
0270 Income for Public Performances and Displays by the School 297
0290 Enrolment and Application Fees 130
0510 Interest 5,821
0520 Dividends 988
0590 Other Income 22
0600 State Government Recurrent Grants 22,000
0700 Commonwealth Government Recurrent Grants 150,000
0730 Commonwealth Government ESL - New Arrivals Programme 250
Indigenous Education (including ESL for Indigenous Language
0790 Speaking Students) 895
0920 Capital Fees and Levies (excl. FFPOS) 2,450
0965 Profit from the Sale of Fixed Assets 1,200
0990 Other Capital Receipts 194
Total Income 1,048,760
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Opening Balance - General School Account 500,000
Net Loss -202,286
Closing Balance - General School Account 297,714
0232 Income for Transporting Students To and From School 723 Excluded
0235 Income for Excursions/Trips - Activities for Students 12,700 RI.051
0790 Indigenous Education (including ESL for Indigenous Language Speaking Students) 895 RI.240
0920 Capital Fees and Levies (excl. FFPOS) 2,450 CI.080
0965 Profit from the Sale of Fixed Assets 1,200 CI.095
0990 Other Capital Receipts 194 CI.095
1010 Teachers Salaries - General Teaching - Lay -300,798 RE.015
1032 Teachers Salaries - Emergency and Casual Relief -14,782 RE.015
1033 Teachers Salaries - Librarians/Teacher Librarians -44,192 RE.015
1300 Stationery and Materials -4,741 RE.145
1310 Library -890 RE.145
1320 Departmental/Faculty Expenses -41,231 RE.145
1360 School Magazine -1,206 RE.145
1370 Prizes and Graduation Expenses -10,000 RE.145
1400 Sports Expenses and Materials -12,732 RE.145
1450 Excursions/Trips Expenditure -12,700 RE.145
1510 Staff Allowances - General Teaching - Lay -1,409 RE.015
1600 Miscellaneous Tuition Expenses -102 RE.145
1700 Workers Compensation Insurance -3,542 RE.090
1750 Superannuation -38,068 RE.110
2000 Salaries and Wages - Administrative & Clerical Services -106,121 RE.060
2050 Salaries and Wages - Other Services -98,811 RE.060
2112 Buildings and Equipment - Contracts -14,000 RE.195
2113 Buildings & Equipment - Expenses, Materials & Replacement -11,031 RE.195
2122 Gardens and Grounds - Contracts -11,000 RE.195
2123 Gardens and Grounds - Expenses and Materials -6,723 RE.195
2133 Caretaking and Cleaning - Expenses and Materials -31,228 RE.195
2200 Fringe Benefits Tax -1,023 RE.090
2250 Light, Power and Heating -23,795 RE.195
2252 Oil and Gas -2,309 RE.195
2270 Water, Sewerage and Council Charges -1,829 RE.195
2271 Water Rates -1,144 RE.195
2272 Waste Disposal -1,762 RE.195
2300 Insurance - General -6,206 RE.145
2400 General Office Expenses -1,305 RE.145
2410 Printing and Stationery -476 RE.145
2420 Postage -201 RE.145
2430 Telephones -2,986 RE.145
2435 Photocopier Running Costs -876 RE.145
2440 Bank Charges -96 RE.145
2450 Audit Fees -12,700 RE.145
2490 Computer Expenses -450 RE.145
Sample School
Reconciliation of the Profit and Loss Statement to the FQ
For the Year Ended 31 December 200X
2495 Miscellaneous Non-Salary Administrative and Clerical Expenses -302 RE.145
2500 Motor Vehicle Expenses -498 RE.145
2510 Transport Costs -936 RE.145
2511 Transport Costs-Transporting Students between Home and School -903 RE.145
2620 Subscriptions -2,000 RE.145
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Sample School
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For the Year Ended 31 December 200X
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Sample School
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Sample School
Reconciliation of the Profit and Loss Statement to the FQ
For the Year Ended 31 December 200X
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