Tax Agent Registration Course

FNSSS00005 - FNSSS00008
Your pathway to becoming a registered tax agent in Australia

TPB approved courses in
Australian Taxation Law and Commercial Law

Want to become a tax agent and already have a diploma or degree in accounting?

These online courses are ideal for those with a primary financial qualification, or accountants with international qualifications, who need to study additional units to meet the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board TPB in order to become a tax agent.

The tax agent certification course is nationally recognised and covers the relevant Skill Sets as approved by the TPB. Other conditions apply – please refer to Education Requirements for Tax Agents.

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Key Benefits

Accounting Experts

Applied Education love Bookkeeping and Accounting, we have been delivering bookkeeping and payroll courses since 1999.

TPB Approved

Approved by the Tax Practitioners Board for TPB Registration as a Tax Agent.

Amazing Support

Accounting is our passion, all our trainers and assessors have qualifications and experience in accounting and education.

Tax & Super Australia

Developed in consultation with industry partner Tax & Super Australia

Tax Agent Registration Skill Set Online Course

The TPB tax agent certification course consists of 6 units of study

Duration

Each unit of study may take up to 120 hours of study and assessment time.

Students will have up to 12 months to complete the course.

Price

Upfront Payment

Per unit cost - 1 Unit $645, 2 Units $595 each, 3 or more $545 each

Payment Plans

We understand not everyone has the financial resources upfront to invest in training, so we offer payment plans to get you moving faster towards your future. The Tax Agent Registration Course is eligible for a 6-month payment plan.

An administration fee of $100 is added for this option
A $250 deposit is processed at the commencement of course
Remainder is paid over 6 equal monthly instalments
All you need is a valid credit card

Study Method

Online Self Paced Study

You decide the pace and how quickly you want to move through the course.

These units are completed through Online study. This is a convenient, effective and affordable way to learn when and where you want.

We provide you with the following:

Quality materials
Videos and webinars
Amazing Support from our assessors and student support team
Online assessments and exams
Student Facebook group

The Tax Agent Registration Course, including Skill Sets FNSSS00005 and FNSSS00008 and the course in Basic Accountancy Principles, have been developed to give you flexibility so that you can study at your own pace, in your own time and in your own environment. The best part is, with Applied Education we provide a high level of support for all our students and are here with you in your study journey.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However if you do not have a Diploma in Accounting equivalent or higher qualification then you may need to complete the Diploma of Accounting course to become a registered tax agent.

Materials

Course Presentation Slides
Some resources and publications where applicable
Individual Taxation unit has Instructor led online tutorials to accompany textbook
Textbook purchased individually or in bulk direct from publisher

For Taxation and Law units, textbooks are required to be purchased separately from the publisher. Applied Education students receive a discount when ordering through our supplier, full details are provided with enrolment. The cost for all textbooks is around $600.

The Basic Accounting Principles unit manuals are supplied in pdf non-printable format. These can be purchased through the student platform when you have enrolled at a cost of $78 for both textbooks.

Assessments

Pre-course

Before starting, you will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire. This quick questionnaire is used to determine your LLN skill level so that we can best support you in your studies.

Modules & Units

The Introductory Modules include a Communication Skills Assessment and a Work Health and Safety Assessment.

The Unit assessments and examinations are completed using a variety of methods and are submitted online via our student portal. They are conducted open book from either your home or office, and comprise theoretical and practical exercises.

Exams

Some units include an exam component, which needs to be independently supervised. Exams are three-hour, open-book assessments comprising of short answer and multiple choice questions, very similar in format to the unit assessments.

Exams must be completed within your course duration period. Prior to your exam, you will need to complete and return the Supervisor Nomination Form to Applied Education detailing your supervisor's information, contact details and the elected date of your assessment.

Exams can be undertaken at any location and time of your choosing, with the only condition being that you have a nominated, independent supervisor present. Your supervisor can be a person of responsibility such as a registered tax agent, member of an accounting professional body, public servant, doctor, nurse, police officer, director etc. who does not have a close personal or professional relationship with you.

If you cannot arrange a supervisor then we offer the following options for conducting your supervised assessment:

Skype Online - online supervised exam with one of our staff members
Perth Training Centre - Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Melbourne Training Centre - Level 27, 101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Training Centre - Level 26, 44 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Brisbane Training Centre - Level 19, 10 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD 4000

Computer Specifications

You will also need word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software such as Microsoft Office.

Internet access – reliable internet connection (such as ADSL) required.

Career Pathways

The units of study for tax agent application program form part of

Tax Agent Registration Application
Diploma of Accounting
Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Australian Taxation Law
FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set
(Tax Documentation)

This course provides you with a detailed understanding of the concepts and application of Australian Tax Law.

AETL001 - Individual Taxation
(equivalent to FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals)

This unit maps to FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals, which is part of the FNSSS00008 - Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation)

The following topics are covered:

1. Introduction to Income Tax
2. Assessable Income
3. Exempt and Non-assessable None Exempt Income
4. Capital Gains
5. Annuities and Foreign Pensions
6. Termination Payments
7. Small Business Entities
8. Trading Stock
9. General Deductions
10. Specific Deductions
11. Decline in Value
12. Tax Offsets
13. Tax Losses
14. Income Tax Returns
15. Tax Administration

Learning Outcomes
Students will have an understanding of the individual taxation including:
• The legislative framework of the Australian taxation system;
• principles of Australian tax law;
• residence and source ;
• assessable income;
• deductions;
• tax rebates/offsets and tax accounting;
• capital gains;
• tax administration;
• ethical and professional responsibilities of tax agents including obligations under the TASA and TASR;
• Current industry issues;
• Taxation software and electronic lodgement (including cloud solutions) and;
• ATO calculators and tools

AETL002 - Taxation of Legal Entities
(equivalent to FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities)

This unit maps to FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities, which is part of the FNSSS00008 - Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation)

The following topics are covered:

1. Income of Minors
2. Trusts
3. Partnerships
4. Companies
5. Primary Producers
6. Superannuation funds
7. Clubs, Societies and Associations
8. Special Professionals
9. Tax Agents
10. Returns and Assessment

Learning Outcomes
Students will have an understanding of the taxation law and preparation of varying entity types including:
• taxation of individuals and basic entities including partnerships, trusts and companies;
• taxation aspects of superannuation law;
• ability to complete the tax returns of the above entities
• Current industry issues;
• Taxation software and electronic lodgement (including cloud solutions) and;
• ATO calculators and tools
• ATO rulings and lodgement schedules
• Ethical considerations Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) and Tax Agent Services Regulations (TASR)
• GST law

Commercial Law
FNSSS00005 Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set

AECL001 - Corporations and Trusts Law
(equivalent to FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law)

This unit maps to FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law which is part of the FNSSS00005 – Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set

The following topics are covered:

1. Choosing a business structure
2. The Company – Nature, Regulation and Registration
3. Management
4. Directors’ Duties
5. Share Capital and Fund Raising
6. External Administration
7. Associations
8. Trusts

Learning Outcomes:

Students will have an understanding of the corporations and trusts such that they can apply relevant statutory, common law and equitable principles to particular client fact situations.

Law of entities and business structures

Students will have an understanding of the various business structures and laws which relate to them in Australia including those which apply to sole traders, partnerships, trusts and companies. Students will also be exposed to the considerations which need to be borne in mind in choosing the most appropriate structure for a business. This will enable tax agents to be able to advise on the tax treatment of the entities.

Students will have an understanding of the usage of trusts as a business structure. In particular, the different types of trusts and their purposes. The taxation of trusts are covered in the taxation unit.

Current Industry Issues

Students will gain and understanding of the current issues in setting up of structures including current trust laws on income streaming.

AECL002 - Property Law
(equivalent to FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law)

This unit maps to FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law which is part of the FNSSS00005 – Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set

The following topics are covered:

The following topics corresponding to the chapters of the above text are as follows:

1. The Framework of the Australian Legal System
2. Contract Formation
3. Contract Validity
4. Contractual Rights and Obligations
5. Contractual Performance – Termination and Breach
6. Identifying, Protecting and Enforcing Interests in Personal Property
7. Interests in Intellectual Property

Research Topics
1. Research topic – Native title
2. Research topic – community and strata title
3. Application of contract law principles to property transactions

Learning Outcomes

Students will have an understanding of the Australian legal system such that they can apply relevant statutory, common law and equitable principles to particular client fact situations.

Contracts

Students will have an understanding of the fundamental legal concepts which govern the formation, operation and breach and discharge of contracts, including rules relating to remedies. This knowledge will be in context so they understand issues relating to the timing of the making of a contract (conditions precedent and subsequent), terms of a contract, changes to a contract and how that may produce different tax impacts.

Real and personal property law

Students will have a foundational knowledge of core legal concepts relating to real and personal property law. This foundational knowledge will be enhanced in Commercial and Property Law unit.

Intellectual property

Students will cover core concepts of intellectual property including copyright, designs, patents and trademarks.

AECL003 - Contract and Consumer Law
(equivalent to FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law)

This unit maps to FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law which is part of the FNSSS00005 – Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set

The following topics are covered:

1. Australian legal systems and processes
2. Contracts – elements, operation and remedies
3. Law of torts – in particular negligence
4. Insurance law, including insurance contracts
5. Consumer protection law
6. Debt recovery and bankruptcy
7. Financial Services law

Learning Outcomes

Contract and Consumer Law students will have an understanding of the contract and consumer law law such that they can apply relevant statutory, common law and equitable principles to particular client fact situations.

Contract Law

Students will build on their understanding of the fundamental legal concepts which govern the formation, operation and breach and discharge of contracts, including rules relating to remedies. This knowledge will be in context so they understand issues relating to the timing of the making of a contract (conditions precedent and subsequent), terms of a contract, changes to a contract and how that may produce different tax impacts.

Superannuation

Students will gain an understanding of the regulation of superannuation products, superannuation providers and the trustees and managers of superannuation funds. Also covered will be roles of the responsible authorities such as APRA and the future expected changes to the superannuation regime.

Law of torts

Students will have an understanding of the law of torts and will particularly focus on the torts of negligence and negligent misstatement. They will also have an understanding of damages and defences to torts.

Insurance law

Students will cover the fundamental legal concepts as they relate to insurance law including the concept of an ‘insurable interest’. Indemnities, contracts of insurance and commercial insurance contracts will also be covered.

Consumer protection law

Students will cover core concepts relating to consumer protection law including consumer guarantees, product safety, and business practices (including misleading and deceptive conduct and false or misleading representations.

Applied Education is an approved training provider for the tax agent registration course FNSSS00005 – Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set as approved by Tax Practitioners Board.

Course in Basic Accountancy Principles
approved by the board

BAP0001 Basic Accountancy Principles

This unit comprises both BSBFIA401 & FNSACC414. BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports and FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities.

Sources of regulation of accounting;
Understanding financial statements for different business structures;
Transaction analysis;
Basic understanding of double entry bookkeeping;
Cash and accrual accounting;
Key concepts and rules integral to understanding financial statements including:
- Definition and recognition of revenues and expenses;
- Definition and recognition of assets;
- Definition and recognition of liabilities;
- Measurement of current-assets, including receivables and inventory;
- Measurement of non-current assets including depreciation and impairment; and
- Measurement of liabilities; and
Taxable income and accounting profit (loss).

Click here for full details about the Course in Basic Accountancy Principles

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:

TPB Registration Support

Tax & Support Australia provide extensive support to their members during the process of registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.

Tax Summary + SMSF Manual

These essential guides are available online along with Rates & Threshold Pocket Guide and an extensive range of publications, tools and resources.

Post-nominals

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.

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Every student receives a welcome call
and help getting started
Online Support

Dedicated Student Support Team and
Ticket Lodgement to track support

Facebook & Student Forums

Dedicated Facebook Support Group - Over 2,000 student only members. Dedicated Forums
Phone Support

Assessors & Student Services Team available

Nationally Recognised Training

As a Registered Training Organisation (ID 52240), we comply with the government’s strict quality and consistency standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.

The Tax Agent Registration Course is recognised in all states and territories of Australia.

Accreditation & Industry partners

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Tax Agent Registration Course

FNSSS00005 - FNSSS00008Your pathway to becoming a registered tax agent in Australia

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TPB approved courses in Australian Taxation Law and Commercial Law

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Key Benefits

Accounting Experts

TPB Approved

Amazing Support

Tax & Super Australia

Tax Agent Registration Skill Set Online Course

The TPB tax agent certification course consists of 6 units of study

Duration

Price

Study Method

Entry Requirements

Materials

Assessments

Computer Specifications

Career Pathways

Australian Taxation LawFNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax Documentation)

Commercial LawFNSSS00005 Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set

Course in Basic Accountancy Principles approved by the board

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED

Tax & Super Australia

Free Fundamentals Bundle Included

Microsoft Fundamentals

Xero & MYOB Fundamentals (Popular)

Payroll Fundamentals

Student Support - The Applied Education Difference

Amazing Support

Online Support

Facebook & Student Forums

Phone Support

Nationally Recognised Training

Accreditation & Industry partners

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TPB approved courses in
Australian Taxation Law and Commercial Law

Australian Taxation Law
FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set
(Tax Documentation)

Commercial Law
FNSSS00005 Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set

Course in Basic Accountancy Principles
approved by the board

Payroll
Fundamentals