A Course in Basic GST/BAS Taxation Principles
Your path to achieving BAS agent status
Course overview
The Basic GST/BAS Taxation Principles course is The Tax Institute's Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) approved program that provides you with a dedicated pathway to registering as a BAS agent.
The GST/BAS Challenge Exam component of the Course in Basic GST/BAS Taxation Principles is offered as a stand-alone assessment and satisfies the assessment requirements of the TPB.
Register as a BAS agent
Approved by the TPB as meeting the assessment requirements for registering as a BAS agent, the course is ideal for bookkeepers seeking recognition of their exising skills, new entrants who want to develop their entry-level skills, and small business owners seeking the knowledge to handle their own BAS procedures.
The course units can also be taken individually to develop your staff and improve your firm's payroll efficiencies in the lead up to tax time.
Satisfies the TPB assessment requirements
The Course in Basic GST/BAS Taxation Principles provides you with a detailed understanding of BAS tasks and other office taxes, the skills to develop and manage payroll systems, and a recognised qualification that is essential for the provision of BAS services, all delivered conveniently online.
Why choose the Course in Basic GST/BAS Taxation Principles?
- Achieve BAS agent status by satisfying the assessment requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).
- Increase your knowledge of common BAS tasks and the payroll system.
- Gain an approved qualification through self-paced online study.
More information
- Course snapshot
- GST/BAS Challenge Exam
- Learning and career outcomes
- Structure and workload
- Recognition and progression
- How to apply
- Contact us
Course snapshot
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Start date |
Any time |
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Delivery |
Self-paced online study. |
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Duration |
2-12 months |
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Workload |
6-10 hours per week |
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Awarding authority |
The Tax Institute in alliance with an RTO¹ |
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Professional |
Satisfies the assessment requirements of the TPB for registering as a BAS agent. |
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Entry requirements |
There are no enforced prerequisites for enrolling in the Course in Basic GST/BAS Taxation Principles, however.
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Course fees² |
Full course: $790 Challenge Exam only: $180 (inc GST) |
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Membership pathway |
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Academic pathway |
Contact us
To contact our Education Division, submit a course enquiry, call
+61 2 8223 0038 or email taxeducation@taxinstitute.com.au to discuss your personal education requirements.
¹To deliver the nationally recognised units (FNSBKG404A and FNSKBG405A), The Tax Institute has an alliance with an RTO. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a "Statement of Attainment" for the two nationally recognised units from the RTO and a "Certificate of Completion" from The Tax Institute for the registration challenge exam.
²Course fees are quoted in AUD and are subject to change without notice.

