BAS and Payroll Course
Obtain a nationally recognised BAS Agent Course qualification that’s ideal for bookkeepers who already possess an approved older qualification.
This course meets the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board for BAS preparers from the Tax Agent Services Act 2009, as a Board-approved course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles (GST/BAS course).
Study our BAS and Payroll courses to obtain the skills to prepare and manage payroll and BAS day to day confidently.
Choose between the complete course or just the units you require to meet TPB requirements.
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FNSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
Online Learning
Tax Practitioners Board Approved Course
Enrol in only the units you need
AEBA01 - GST Law and Activity Statements
Equivalent to FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
AEBA02 - Payroll Administration and Practice
Equivalent to FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
Includes the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) and Code of Professional Conduct as required by TPB.
Commence any time - Study at your own pace
$695
for both units or $429 for 1 unit
Payment Plan Available $79.44 per week for 9 weekly instalments
BAS Agent Registration Information
To become a registered BAS agent, the Tax Practitioners Board will assess your qualifications and experience to ensure you satisfy the requirements outlined in the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2009 (TASR). More information on this can be found here.
The current requirements include having at least a Certificate IV in Financial Services (bookkeeping or accounting), as well as a board-approved course in GST and BAS taxation principles, plus enough relevant and recent experience within the field.
Applied Education also offers the full FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course.
Key Benefits
Course Information
The BAS Agent Registration course has a maximum duration of 6 months.
There is no minimum time frame to complete the course, students who are familiar with bookkeeping and accounting concepts may complete the units in 2-3 months.
This course is delivered online, giving you the flexibility to choose a pace of study to suit your personal situation.
The BAS Agent registration course is an online course. This is a convenient, effective and affordable way to learn in your own time and in your own environment.
We provide you with
- Learning materials that are packed full of easy to read and high quality content
- Videos and webinars
- Online assessments and exams
- Student Facebook group and Q&A Forums
- High level of support from our assessors and student support team
The TPB BAS Agent Course training manuals and video tutorials are packed with high quality content, with plenty of visuals and practice exercises to keep the study varied and interesting.
The complete course content is accessed via our online student portal, with additional resources, extra learning materials also available.
- Online Access to Learning Tutorials
- Course Presentation Slides
- Digital Course Training Manuals
- Resources and Publications Where Applicable
Please note due to copyright the digital manuals cannot be printed. Hard copies can be ordered when enrolling in your course.
There are plenty of case studies, examples and practice exercises to keep the study varied and interesting.
If required, hard copy manuals can also be optionally purchased ($80 each or $100 full set).
Pre-course
Before starting this course, 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.
Introductory Requirements & Units
There are two Introductory parts that students of Nationally Recognised Training courses must compete as set out by the Department of Education and Training. They include an Oral 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 via our online student portal. They are open book, from either your home, office or classroom, and comprise theoretical and practical exercises.
BAS units require the use of accounting software, and can be completed in any accounting package such as Xero, Reckon One, or MYOB student version (supplied). The unit FNSTPB401 course materials is written in MYOB and as such it is recommended that the assessments are done in MYOB. Experience bookkeepers however are permitted to undertake the exam in other packages. The unit FNSTPB402 can be completed in your choice of either Reckon, Xero or MYOB.
Exams
Tax Practitioners Board Licensing Course 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
If you require supervision of an assessment by Applied Education, additional costs may apply. Refer to Student Handbook.
Microsoft Windows is the required operating system for the study of this course as all student data files are supplied in Windows format.
You will also need Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Internet access – a reliable internet connection is required. All data files and learning activities are available via our student platform.
MYOB software – we provide a link and detailed instructions to download MYOB software to your computer.
Mac Users:
If you only have access to a Mac computer then you need to either purchase and install on your mac a windows emulator such as "parallels" to run windows on a Mac at your own cost, or if you have a Windows OS software licence use the free in built Mac Boot Camp assistant on your Mac Computer.
Applied Education uses the Microsoft Windows operating system and we are unable to support issues relating to a Mac computer.
FNSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set consists of two units of study:
- AEBA01 - GST Law and Activity Statements
(equivalent to FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements) - AEBA02 - Payroll Administration and Practice
(equivalent to FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems)
This course includes the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) and Code of Professional Conduct as required by Tax Practitioner Board.
The course material for these units is written in MYOB and as such it is recommended that the assessments are done in MYOB. Experience bookkeepers however are permitted to undertake the exam in other packages on pre-approval by the assessor. If you have limited experience with MYOB, please talk to the Enrolment team on 1800 678 073.
9- Week Payment Plan
We understand not everyone has the financial resources upfront to invest in training, so we offer payment plans if you are enrolling in both BAS units to get you moving faster towards your future.
- An administration fee of $20 is added for this option
- All you need is a valid credit or debit card
- Pay first weekly instalment at commencement of course
- Remainder to be paid over eight equal weekly instalments. Total of nine payments.
Note: If you are ordering hard copy manuals, they are are not included in the payment plan, they must be paid for upfront.
Refund Policy
Refer to the Student Handbook for our refund policy. This course includes a non-refundable administration fee of $250.
Free Fundamentals Bundles Included
Choose one FREE online learning bundle or 2 for $295, or all 3 for $495.
Perfect to meet CPE/CPD Requirements and upskill
Microsoft Fundamentals
- Excel Introductory & Intermediate
- Word Introductory & Intermediate
- Microsoft Outlook Online
- Instant Access
Xero & MYOB Fundamentals (Popular)
- Certificate in Xero Accounting Online
- Certificate in Xero Payroll Online
- Certificate in MYOB Bookkeeping Online
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Payroll
Fundamentals
- Payroll Administration
- GST & BAS Workshop
- Salary Packaging
- Terminations Workshop
You will also receive
Student Membership
Receive a 12 month student membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (RRP $120).
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 BAS Agent Units are recognised in all states and territories of Australia.
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