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Tax Agent Certification

FNSSS00005 & FNSSS00008
FNSSS00005 & FNSSS00008

Master tax and its legislation in the Australian industry with training on individual and corporate documentation, as well as regulations and systems.

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Course Information

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 – FNSSS00005 & FNSSS00008. 

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. This 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. 

Details

Price: $2,050 or $90.67/week over 26 weeks 

Course duration 

Approximately 6 – 12 months 

Access time 

24 months from enrolment 

We’re ready when you are 

Start any time with flexible learning hours and fully remote modules. 

Ab² students enjoy:   

  • Deep industry connections to future-proof your career. 
  • Course development and teaching by industry leaders.  
  • Unrivalled student support by specialists who serve the accounting industry.  
  • Free student membership with accounting and bookkeeping industry bodies.  
  • 100% flexibility: Study online, anytime, anywhere and on a device of your choosing.  
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Course Modules

Module 1: Incoming Tax Part 1

FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals

  • Gather client income data and verify client, organisational and legislative
  • requirements
  • Identify, record and present clients’ non-complex income tax documentation
  • Manage lodgement of clients’ non-complex income tax documentation
Module 2: Incoming Tax Part 2
FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities
  • Identify taxation requirements for complex lodgements and returns
  • Gather and analyse data relevant to client tax position
  • Prepare and present tax documentation
  • Lodge tax documentation
Module 3: Law and Order: CLU (Commercial Law Unit)

This module includes three units and will cover the following topics:

FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law

  • Research legal aspects of contract and consumer law
  • Analyse legal issues and risks associated with operation of a business
  • Apply knowledge of contract and consumer laws to client circumstances
  • Apply legal knowledge
FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law
  • Research legal aspects of corporations and trust law relevant to client’s circumstances
  • Analyse issues and risks associated with operation of a business
  • Apply knowledge of law to business structures
  • Apply legal knowledge
FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law
  • Research legal aspects of property law
  • Analyse legal issues and risks associated with operation of a business
  • Apply knowledge of property laws to client circumstances
  • Apply legal knowledge

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