BAS Agent Registration Skill Set : Canberra Institute of Technology

Overview

This skill set includes subjects in Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) and payroll activities which are approved for registration as a BAS agent by the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB).

If you are seeking registration with the TPB, we encourage you to check registration requirements as these are reviewed regularly. More details are available at: http://www.tpb.gov.au.

This course is designed for people who have a qualification or industry experience in accounting or finance, who want to gain skills and knowledge.

Qualification:	Statement of Attainment - BAS Agent Registration Skill Set FNSSS00004
Next Intake:	Semester 1 2025
Course No:	SA-BC69
Campus:	Face to face classes - CIT Reid Flexible learning at: - CIT Learning Centres - CIT Gungahlin and CIT Tuggeranong - CIT Library - CIT Reid and CIT Bruce
Duration:	- Part-time - one semester - two classes a week - approximately 4 hours per week - Flexible learning available - self-paced within set timeframe per subject
Cost Info:	Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. Subject costs identified as Full Fee receive no government subsidy. Concessions are not available. The fees below apply unless training as an apprentice or trainee.
Indicative Cost:	$540
Likely Job Outcome:	BAS Agent (with the addition of other qualifications - refer to BAS agent registration \| Tax Practitioners Board)
Application Type:	Full Fee
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Timetable Information

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Additional Information

- Enrol at the beginning of semester for face-to-face classes
- Enrol anytime for flexible learning

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Entry Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or other finance related qualification or can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Subject Information

Complete 2 subjects

Core: Complete all 2

FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

CIT Code:	ACCT474
Cost:	Full fee $270.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports according to compliance requirements.The unit applies to individuals who use a range of organisational and analytical techniques to work in organisations or to supply specific bookkeeping services as a small business owner or contractor.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Prerequisites:	Nil

FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems

CIT Code:	ACCT475
Cost:	Full fee $270.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for computerised systems.The unit applies to individuals and Business Activity Statement (BAS) agents, who use a range of organisational and other specialist techniques to manage payroll systems. They may work directly for organisations or be small business owners, contractors or service providers.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Prerequisites:	Nil

Related Courses

Advanced Diploma	Accounting FNS60222
Diploma	Accounting FNS50222
Certificate IV	Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222
Certificate III	Accounts Administration FNS30322
Statement Attainment	Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set FNSSS00005
Statement Attainment	Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation) FNSSS00008
Statement Attainment	Accounting Principles Skill Set FNSSS00014
Statement Attainment	Accounting Fundamentals

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au

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