Tax Agent Certification – FNSSS00005 & FNSSS00008

With tax code affecting every aspect of the economy, and even small changes having an impact on everyone, there is a constant demand for tax expertise. If becoming a qualified professional who can help employers or clients prepare and lodge their tax returns excites you, you can start on this exciting career path by completing a Tax Agent Certification. 

The certification is required if you want to work as a registered tax agent. It is also suitable for people who have a financial qualification and would like to gain skills in tax and commercial law. The Tax Agent Certification is a solid, foundational skill set on which to build a new career, or as a prequel to the Diploma of Accounting – FNS50217 or to achieve credits towards the Advanced Diploma of Accounting- FNS60217. 

The Tax Agent Certification is recognised as the Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set FNSSS00005 and Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set FNSSS00008. 

Course outline  

Learn how to: 

• Prepare tax documentation for individuals. 
• Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities. 
• Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law. 
• Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll. 
• Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll. 

Who should enrol? 

 This skill set course is ideal for: 

• Individuals working towards becoming a registered tax agent. 
• Those looking to pursue a career in accountancy or finance in roles such as management accountant, financial accountant or financial controller.