2. HN Accounting Network Event
SEV Update
Kim Tree

3. The Year in Brief Not much visiting verification The team has changed
Focus been on preparing for updated framework
Some more overseas work
Not much visiting verification

4. SQA Updating framework
Introduced at last Network Event
QD team working behind the scenes
HNC Unit specifications rewritten
HNC Unit exemplars currently in process of completion

5. Support Materials Support documentation prepared
Thanks to Gerry and rest of the team
Layouts and worked examples available to ensure consistency

6. Next?
Once the HNC materials are available on the secure site HND work will commence.
HNC revised updated Units come into play from 1st August 2015
If they are not used then sanctions are likely
Please spread work to colleagues delivering non HNC Accounting Units - ie Units in other frameworks.

7. Issues identified in
One or two assessors still not applying consequential marking.
One or two assessors not updating Tax Units
some updating tax but forgetting GU3
some not updating at all
GU2 - some assessors not requiring candidates to meet all of minimum criteria instead focusing on 50% of marks target.
Assessments MUST be kept secure
Candidates must not know what is in assessments prior to the assessment event

8. Prior Verification Recommended for alternative assessments
Use the service - its currently free but gives you piece of mind.
Means that you are prepared for EV activity
Ensure you include IV documentation
Use the additional resource base you have from combining your centre with others in your newly merged centre.

9. The EV team Liz McFadyen Linda McAllister Chris Atkinson Lorna Keillor
Carolyn Gilchrist
Kim Tree

10. IAR IAR this year split into 2 UK and other International report
China report separately
Details good practice across the sector
Covers units and GUs

11. Any questions