About My CPE

The Diploma of Accounting is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals looking to work in professional accounting roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries

The Diploma of Accounting is also the entry-level qualification necessary to apply to register as a tax agent through Item 203 as outlined in the TASR. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

On successful completion of this program, students will have gained valuable skills and knowledge to apply to a multitude of roles and industries as well as establish a pathway to higher education. Enrol now and start your journey towards a Nationally Recognised qualification.

This qualification reflects the role of accountants and bookkeepers; an ideal program for bookkeepers with partial qualifications or work experience and need to formalise existing skills and knowledge, or those aiming to register with the TPB as a BAS Agent.

This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those who perform bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging BAS/IAS, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements.

Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. You will gain an extensive understanding of both business and management, theory and practice.

Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements. They plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

The Diploma is an extremely versatile qualification appropriate for managers/supervisors with a technical/trade background including project managers, office managers, leading hands, coordinators and forepersons.

My CPE is proud to deliver the FNS50417 Diploma of Payroll Services, a nationally recognised qualification from the Financial Services Training Package. The Diploma finally recognises payroll services as a professional career.

The Diploma is a great opportunity for current payroll providers to formalise current skills and knowledge and gain the recognition they deserve. The Diploma is also beneficial for business owners, managers and admin personnel aiming to master the complexities of payroll, such as the essential accounting, procedural and legislative requirements necessary to perform and manage payroll effectively.

Payroll is an important function requiring specialised skills and knowledge that can be gained through our NEW nationally recognised qualification.

The Skill Set is designed to impart a sound understanding of fundamental accounting principles, and modern techniques useful in the analysis and interpretation of financial information, together with the learning opportunities surrounding general bookkeeping and accounting, activity statements, payroll and more.

A program ideal for those in accounting and bookkeeping roles who use knowledge of accounting principles to perform a range of analytical tasks in a variety of industries, those aiming to study the Diploma of Accounting and those looking for a CPE activity to update existing skills and knowledge.

The units of competency in this skill set provide credits toward FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Completion of this Skill Set is one of several options to meet the entry requirement for the Diploma of Accounting.

The BAS Agent Registration Skill Set is designed to reflect the job roles of contract bookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. The Skill Set is ideal for persons who are seeking registration as a BAS Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.

The Skill Set comprises two (2) units of competency from the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and, together, with the appropriate assessment methods as set by the Tax Practitioners Board, meet the requirements for “a course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles that is approved by the Board”.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and processes that support the personal and professional development of one’s own self and others. It applies to individuals working in managerial positions who are responsible and accountable for the development and performance of others.

The work ethic of individuals in this role has a significant impact on the work culture, and patterns of behaviour of others, as managers at this level are role models in their work environment.

This unit is an excellent CPE activity for BAS and tax practitioners who are registered with the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB), as they must maintain their personal competence as part of meeting their ongoing registration obligations.

On successful completion of this unit, you will gain a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and 8 CPE hours.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for manual and computerised systems.

It applies to individuals, including BAS agents, who use a range of organisational and other specialist techniques. They may work directly for organisations or be small business owners, contractors or service providers.

The Payroll Administrator Skill Set is the ideal program for both current and future payroll providers and contains just five core units derived from FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services. The program covers superannuation, terminations, salary packaging, allowances, industrial regulations and, of course, taxation systems relevant to payroll.

The FNSSS00012 Payroll Administrator Skill Set is an excellent CPE opportunity for registered tax and BAS agents providing payroll services; CPE we are sure complies with the Tax Practitioners Board policy on CPE!

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations. It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and systematic approaches to undertake strategic financial activity for an organisation.

You will develop skills to create both strategic and operational plans, which are required for functional budgets, as well as the skills and knowledge to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations:

• Establish and confirm budgetary milestones and performance indicators
• Prepare budgets for a variety of purposes and organisations
• Accurately record and document budget reports.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply compliance requirements to effectively process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports.

It applies to individuals who use a range of organisational and analytical techniques to work in organisations or to supply specific bookkeeping services as small business owners or contractors.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. These individuals may be responsible for leading a team or work area.

This unit is an excellent CPE activity for BAS and tax practitioners registered with the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB), as it is a deviation from number crunching but still quality CPE.

On successful completion of this unit, you will gain a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and 8 CPE hours.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team.

It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.

It applies to individuals who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve organisational operations, particularly relating to the use of digital technologies.

BSBITU422 Use digital technologies to collaborate in the workplace is the ideal learning experience to deliver a firm understanding of these requirements and will empower you to add new products and services to your repertoire.

The Business Ethics and Conduct Skill Set is designed for workers in a variety of industries who apply ethical frameworks and principles in order to make and act on decisions in their workplace.

Ethical principles and values not only aid compliance with regulators but also help build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues, allow us to manage challenges, issues and conflicts of interest and be confident when making complex decisions.

An ideal program for both current and future practitioners, as individuals working in the financial service industry have an obligation to comply with the highest ethical standards, relevant legal principles and codes of professional conduct.

The Skill Set is an excellent CPE opportunity for registered practitioners providing professional services. CPE we are sure complies with the Tax Practitioners Board CPE policy!