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Statement of Attainment Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set FNSSS00005
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Overview

This skill set includes subjects in Australian commercial law which are approved for registration as a tax 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 in Commercial Law.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set FNSSS00005

Next Intake:

 Semester 1 2025

Course No:

 SA-BT04

Campus:

 Face to face classes at CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 Part-time, one semester three classes a week - approximately 6 hours per week.

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:

 $800

Likely Job Outcome:

 Tax Agent

Application Type:

 Full Fee
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Timetable Information

To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course code, course name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) or Block Code.

Additional Information

- Enrol at the beginning of semester for face-to-face classes.

Full fee application

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).

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 3 subjects

Core: Complete all 3

  • FNSTPB504   Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law
    • CIT Code: ACCT416
      Cost: Full fee $200.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse legal principles and issues in corporations and trust law matters and then apply this knowledge to provide advice to clients. It applies to individuals who work with corporations and trust laws in the workplace as determined by the job role, legislation, rules, regulations and codes of practice relevant to different jurisdictions. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet educational requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB). Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSTPB505   Apply legal principles in property law
    • CIT Code: ACCT417
      Cost: Full fee $400.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply legal principles to provide advice on property law matters to clients. It applies to individuals whose job role involves the application of knowledge of property law in the workplace. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet educational requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB). Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FNSTPB503   Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
    • CIT Code: LEGL215
      Cost: Full fee $200.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply legal principles to provide advice on contract and consumer law implications to clients. It applies to individuals whose job role involves the application of knowledge of contract and consumer law in the workplace. Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This unit is designed to meet educational requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB). Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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Statement Attainment BAS Agent Registration Skill Set FNSSS00004
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More Information

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