These courses are designed to ensure your new or existing staff have sufficient technical skills for the annual tax season. This is essential for doing the best job you can for your clients and ensuring they return to you next year. This course will provide the necessary coverage to place you ahead of the pack. Its content is among the most comprehensive and authoritative in Australia. As well as providing you with the best possible preparation, this course is a valuable addition to any CV.
Study Options
Online Self Paced Study
Study at your own pace
Log in to our student portal at any time to access your course material.
Complete your studies and assessments at a time that fits in with your lifestyle or other work commitments.
Commence any time
from $645
Book both Individual Tax and Business Tax classroom courses for $1190 including assessments
RRP $1290
Units of Competency
Course Information
Assessments for the Tax Practitioners Board Licensing Course for tax agents need to be independently supervised and comprise of theoretical and practical exercises, which are to be submitted within 12 months from your enrolment date.
All materials for this course will be supplied for classroom students. Online Self Paced students will need to purchase hard copy manual from publisher @ $77 for each unit or if both manuals are purchased together the cost will be $109.
There are no prerequisites to attend the individual tax course. It is however recommended that students do the individual taxation course prior to attending the business tax preparation course.
Pathway Options to Become a Tax Agent
Degree in Accounting or another discipline?
Add Tax Agent Units only
- Australian Taxation Law + Commercial Law Units + Basic Accountancy Principles
- 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
No Prior Qualification?
Start here-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
Have a Cert IV?
Diploma of Accounting
then add Tax Units
- For those with Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting
- Credit transfers available,
contact us to discuss - Achieve the Diploma with the
tax units included - Associate Membership with
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.
Your Qualification
All students who complete the above courses will be awarded a "Certificate of Individual Tax Preparation" and "Certificate of Business Tax Preparation".
Students who wish to take their learning to the next level will have the option of completing the formal course assessments, which will result in the achievement of nationally recognised skill set "FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set" which is part of the the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board for registration as a Tax Agent.
Nationally recognised qualifications & industry consultation partners
Tax Agent or Commercial Accounting Course
FNS60227 Advanced Diploma of Accounting is our highest level qualification. It is ideal for individuals who are working in accounting and wishing to advance their career, including commercial accounting, business analysis and as a tax agent. The Advanced Diploma of Accounting covers theoretical and technical skills in a range of complex operations, and may offer a pathway to university studies.
This course meet the education requirements for tax agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board and includes Student membership with the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (formerly known as Tax & Super Australia).
FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting is superseded. The new course code FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting has been released. We are currently developing the updated material. As the new course closely matches our current units there will be very little change to your course and we expect that students will not notice any difference during the change. We will keep you updated and smoothly transfer you into the new course, at no additional cost, as soon as it is available.
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Course Options
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
You have completed FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set & FNSSS00015 Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set or a Diploma in Accounting (FNS50217 or FNS50215).
Congratulations, you're ready to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Accounting.
FREE
Student Membership with the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (formerly known as Tax & Super Australia)Â valued at $199.
Meet the education requirements for tax agent registration with the TPB.
*Price reduced depending on units completed and credits eligible.
From $661 to $2485 for up to 8 units*
Accounting Principles Skill Set
You have career experience with no previous bookkeeping qualifications and want to start now.
You can enrol in FNSSS0014 Accounting Principles Skill Set.
Commence your studies at any time - enrol now, start now!
Online Learning
Study at your own pace, at a time convenient for you.
Online Self Paced
Commence any time
$1450
Not sure which course is right for you? Completed prior units and may be eligible for credits? Call us on 1800 678 073 for a consultation with a course coordinator.
Accounting Experts
Training experts since 1999
Tax Practitioners Board Approved
TPB approved for Tax Agent registration
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Expert trainers and passionate support
Bonus Online Courses
Free online courses included to upskill with CPD hours
Free Short Course Bundle Included
Choose 1 FREE Fundamentals bundle or 2 for $295, or all 3 for $495 when you enrol.
Perfect to meet CPE/CPD requirements and upskill
* If you are applying for funding for this course, there may be restrictions on Free Bundles depending on government funding eligibility requirements.
Student Membership Included
Institute of Financial Professionals Australia
Applied Education has partnered with the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (formerly known as Tax & Super Australia) to provide you with the tools and resources you need to thrive in your study and professional career.
Tax students* at Applied Education receive, at no additional cost, a 12-month Student Membership with the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (formerly known as Tax & Super Australia). This 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 Tax Associations.
*This offer is available if you enrol in the Tax Agent Registration Course, Diploma of Accounting with tax electives or Advanced Diploma of Accounting. Key benefits to this membership include:
For information on the full range of benefits of this Institute of Financial Professionals Australia (formerly known as Tax & Super Australia) membership, click here.
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Every student receives help getting started
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Accreditation & Industry Partners
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.
Nationally Recognised Training - FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting is recognised in all states and territories of Australia.