BAS Agent Courses
A BAS Agent prepares and lodges Business Activity Statements, assisting businesses with GST and tax obligations while ensuring data accuracy.
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How do I become a BAS Agent
Get qualified to work as a BAS Agent with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
FNS40222
Duration
4 weeks - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a registered BAS Agent with the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. This nationally recognised qualification meets the requirements of the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) and will teach you how to prepare and lodge business activity statements (BAS) and take care of bookkeeping functions for Australian business clients. The course covers: designing and using spreadsheets, setting up computerised accounting systems, processing financial transactions, preparing reports and financial...
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Duration
4 weeks - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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FNSSS00004
Duration
12 weeks - 8 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
The BAS Agent Registration Skill Set is a nationally accredited qualification designed for bookkeepers, payroll officers, or administrators aiming to become registered BAS agents. This course meets the requirements set by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). However, to gain registration, the TPB will assess each candidate's qualifications and experience against the standards specified in the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2009, ensuring all requirements are satisfied. This course provides the essential...
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Duration
12 weeks - 8 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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FNS50222
Duration
4 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL
Become a registered tax agent, assistant accountant, or high-end accounts officer with the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting. This nationally recognised diploma is recognised by the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB). The course covers: designing complex spreadsheets, preparing tax documents for individuals, managing budgets, preparing company reports, implementing internal control procedures, management accounting. Enquire now for entry requirements, accounting career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunit...
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Duration
4 months - 3 years
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL
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FNS50422
Study mode
Blended, Online
Level-up your career in the accounts and payroll department with the FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to manage an organisation’s payroll including superannuation, health fund deductions, salary packaging, allowances, and complex termination payments. The course also covers: industrial regulations and tax systems related to payroll, setting up and operating computerised accounting and payroll systems, working in the financial services industry. En...
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Blended, Online
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How do I become a BAS Agent?
BAS Agents in Australia are regulated by the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) and must have appropriate qualifications and professional experience as a bookkeeper. To obtain TPB registration you must:
1. Complete a TPB-approved bookkeeping course that includes the BAS Agent Registration Skill Set. Suitable qualifications include the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting, and Diploma of Payroll Services.
2. Complete at least 1,400 hours of work experience under the supervision of a registered BAS Agent or accountant. However, this can be reduced to 1,000 hours if you join a professional association that is recognised by the TPB.
3. Hold professional indemnity insurance.
How much does a BAS Agent earn?
The average weekly earnings for a full-time BAS Agent is currently $1,400 per week ($72,800 annually). This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. Self-employed BAS Agents often earn higher salaries.
What are the job opportunities for a BAS Agent?
There are approximately 97,500 qualified bookkeepers working in Australia right now, many of these are also registered BAS Agents. There are job opportunities for BAS Agents in all regions of the country, including remote and rural locations.
While some BAS Agents work for large corporations, government departments, and accounting firms, many are self-employed or work part-time for smaller bookkeeping agencies. Becoming a BAS Agent is an excellent career choice for anyone wanting flexible hours or to work remotely or from a home office.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024
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BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on behalf of their clients.
As a BAS Agent, you help businesses manage their GST (goods and services tax) obligations, superannuation liabilities, PAYG instalments, and other key tax payments. Your work day might include: setting up a computerised accounting system for a new client, processing invoices and incoming payments, generating a BAS statement and advising the client of their GST obligations, updating the computerised payroll to include the tax tables for the new financial year, ensuring the client has appropriate receipts and documents on file, lodging a return with the ATO.
To be successful in this role you will need an eye for detail and committed to data accuracy and integrity. BAS Agents also need outstanding interpersonal skills so they can provide expert advice to their clients.
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