National Business Institute of Australia

FNSSS00005 & FNSSS00008

Tax Agent Certification

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Tax Agent Certification is Nationally Recognised as the FNSSS00005 Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set and FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation).

The Tax Agent Certification includes the skills and knowledge required to meet the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) educational eligibility requirements, for both Commercial Law and Australian Tax Law. Including the requirements of Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA).


Skill Set Requirements

FNSSS00005 - Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set covers: Applying legal principles in consumer and contract law, corporations and trust law, and property law. The Units of to be completed are:

  • FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
  • FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law
  • FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law

FNSSS00008 - Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation) covers: Preparing tax documentation for individuals and preparing and administering tax documentation for legal entities.The Units of to be completed are:

  • FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
  • FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities

In this course you will have access to:

  • Qualified and Industry expert trainers and assessors
  • Unlimited Access to the online Student Learning portal.
  • Online learning content and resources including website links, case studies, Industry software programs including Xero and Myob, assessments and more.
  • Student Discussion group
  • TPB approved course outlines and assessments
  • FREE Membership to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

NBIA is a partner of ASV Wadeson Group, rated #31 in the Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms, 2023.


Pathways Information

The units of competency in this skill set provide credit towards:

  • FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
  • FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Delivery mode

National Business Institute of Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
A Diploma of Accounting is the minimum requirement to obtain your Tax Agent Licence. Please contact the Tax Practicioner Board directly for determining the licencing requirements. Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $1,995 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$1,995
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$1,995
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with National Business Institute of Australia to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $1,995 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Tax Agent Certification will prepare you for the following role.

Tax Agent

Tax Agents are qualified accounting professionals who help clients with their annual tax returns as well as GST, superannuation, and PAYG instalmen...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About National Business Institute of Australia

The National Business Institute of Australia (NBIA) is a private Business School and Registered Training Organisation based in Melbourne.

Simply put, we offer accredited qualifications that provide effective academic and skills training and certification that lead to rewarding careers.

Operated by a team of experts who are leaders in their fields (not just trainers in their field) the NBIA team knows what employers want from new graduates and industry professionals. Our aim therefore, is to create a learning experience that delivers on these demands so that our graduates are the most competitive they can be.