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BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
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Program Overview
FNSSS00004 - BAS Agent Registration Skill Set
Overview
This course is designed for individuals seeking registration as a Business Activity Statement (BAS) agent with the Tax Practitioners Board. The BAS Agent Registration Skill Set is approved by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) as a required course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles.
Career Opportunities
This qualification consists of competency in two units. The BAS Agent Registration Skill Set, together with the appropriate assessment methods as set by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), meets the requirements for a course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles that is approved by the TPB.
Pathways
The units within FNSSS00004 provide credit towards FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Structure & Availability
Course Structure
The course is 20 weeks long, with one unit per 10-week study period.
Core Units
- FNSTPB412: Establish and maintain payroll systems
- FNSTPB411: Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
Available Locations, Study Modes, and Intakes
The course is available online, with multiple intakes throughout the year, including:
- February, 2025
- March, 2025
- April, 2025
- May, 2025
- June, 2025
- July, 2025
- August, 2025
- September, 2025
- October, 2025
- November, 2025
- December, 2025
- February, 2026
- March, 2026
- April, 2026
- May, 2026
- June, 2026
- July, 2026
- August, 2026
- September, 2026
- October, 2026
- November, 2026
- December, 2026
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students enrolling in an accredited skill set are exempt from the Basic Skills Builder Testing (bksb). However, the applicant must acknowledge an online declaration that they have the necessary language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to undertake the study and/or will access LLN support if required.
It is highly recommended that students hold a minimum of Certificate IV Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification prior to enrolling in these units. Students without the minimum qualification, including the basic GST/BAS taxation principles, will be unable to obtain registration as a BAS Agent.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees
The fee for the course is $890, with a fee for service per unit of $445. The RPL fee for service per unit is $334.
Scholarships
CQUniversity offers scholarships, bursaries, and stipends to help students pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
How to Apply
Application Options
- Australian/New Zealand Applicant: To be eligible to apply to CQUniversity, you must meet all of the course requirements.
- Recognition of Prior Learning: To be eligible to apply for RPL, you will need to meet the specified criteria.
Application Steps
- Check you meet the course requirements.
- Get a Unique Student Identifier.
- Prepare your eligibility documentation.
- Submit your application.
- Complete your bksb Testing.
