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How to become a Tax Agent
The education requirements to become a Tax Agent, as set by the Tax Practitioners Board, that you need to acquire are:
- A nationally recognised Diploma of Accounting or higher; and
- The TPB approved taxation units, of which there are five.
In addition to these qualifications, you will also need:
- relevant work experience.
- be over 18 years of age and a fit and proper person.
- have the required professional indemnity insurance.
Find the pathway to the attain the qualification that suits your needs. All our courses are nationally recognised and TPB-approved.
Pathway Options
Have Industry Qualifications?
Tax Agent
Registration Units
- Australian Taxation Law + Commercial Law Units
- Enrol in only the units you need, all Tax Board approved
- Associate Membership with Tax & Super Australia
- Online Learning - start anytime, study units in any sequence
Don't have relevant Qualification?
Accounting Principles
Skill Set
- Ideal for those with experience in accounting without a relevant qualification
- Gain the skill set for direct entry to the Diploma of Accounting
- Complete only 7 units
in 12 months - Online Learning
Enrol now, start now
Tax Essentials
Diploma of Accounting
then
add tax units
- For those with experience and a relevant qualification
- Credit transfers available, contact us to dicsuss
- Achieve the Diploma and then you need to complete 3 tax units
- Associate Membership
Tax & Super Australia
Not sure which course is right for you? Completed prior units and may be eligible for credits? Book a consultation with a course coordinator.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
Tax & Super Australia
Applied Education has partnered with Tax & Super Australia to provide you with the tools and resources you need to thrive in your study and professional career.
As a Tax student of Applied Education, we cover your fees for a 12-month Associate Membership with Tax & Super Australia. This full-benefit membership is specifically designed to help you complete your study and prepare you for your future career as a Tax Professional with one of Australia's leading Recognised Tax Associations.
This offer is only available to tax students if you enrol in our TPB Tax Units, Diploma of Accounting + Tax or Advanced Diploma of Accounting. Key benefits to this membership include:
Tax & Support Australia provide extensive support to their members during the process of registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.
These essential guides are available online along with Rates & Threshold Pocket Guide and an extensive range of publications, tools and resources.
On successful completion you will receive post-nominals ATPA (Associate of TAI Practitioners & Advisers Ltd). These post-nominals on your business card and website show that you are a recognised tax professional with a registered tax association.
For information on the full range of benefits of this membership to Tax & Super Australia click here.
How to become a Tax Agent
The education requirements to become a Tax Agent, as set by the Tax Practitioners Board, that you need to acquire are:
Time Needed: 30 minutes
From AUD 545
Required tools:
Required Qualifications
- relevant work experience.
- be over 18 years of age and a fit and proper person.
- have the required professional indemnity insurance
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