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All Assessment Criteria must be met. The method of assessment is determined by individual awarding organisations, in compliance with the CfA Sales Assessment Strategy.
Understand the conditions for obtaining finance for purchases
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of methods used for raising finance for purchases
Identify the organisation’s preferred supplier of financial packages and associated arrangements
Identify additional financial services which are appropriate to sell to customers
Explain the types of terms and conditions that apply to different financial packages
Describe the levels of authority of those involved in assisting customers to obtain finance for purchases
Be able to recommend financial packages to customers for purchases
Calculate the amount needed by the customer in accordance with organisational procedures
Gather sufficient information to enable the application for finance to proceed
Confirm the suitability of the financial package as meeting the customer’s needs
Inform the customer of the terms and conditions applicable to the financial package selected
Provide the customer with the opportunity to raise questions or concerns
Provide written proposals for a financial agreement
Be able to confirm customers’ credit status
Carry out a credit check prior to confirming finance to the customer in accordance with organisational procedures
Communicate the outcome of credit searches and financial decisions to customers following organisatonal guidelines
Complete financial documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements