GST/BAS Challenge Exams
Satisfies the Tax Practitioners Board assessment requirements
An approved provider by the Tax Practitioners Board
Click here to download remote exam policy and procedure
Who it is for?
The challenge exam is offered to GST/BAS providers who have notified the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) of their recognition of prior learning (RPL), however have not yet satisfied the requirement for 40% of assessment through a supervised exam.
Approved provider
The Tax Institute was approved as a course provider under TPB(I) 07/2011 Schedule 2 of the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2009 on 29 July 2011.
The Institute offers the challenge exam for those GST/BAS notifiers who have:
- received their qualifications under recognition of prior learning (RPL), but
- have not satisfied the required 40% of assessment through a supervised exam.
Exam structure
The exam will be conducted online and is one hour and 15 minutes in duration. A minimum mark of 85% is required to pass the exam.
Delivery is flexible allowing the exam to be booked at a location convenient to you and your supervisor. You are responsible for nominating your preferred exam date, time, exam venue and supervisor* at time of enrolment. The exam will be available from Monday 17 October 2011.
Note : The Tax Institute office will be closed Thursday 22 December 2011 until Tuesday 3 January 2012. No exams will be permitted to be scheduled during this time. For applications with a nominated exam date during the week of 3 - 6 January, forms must be received prior to 22 December to allow time for processing.
*Candidates will need to comply with the Institute’s secure remote exam policy and procedures by nominating a suitable supervisor and venue (the policy is available for download at top of page).
Requirements
To undertake the exam you will need to ensure you have access to a computer with internet access and Adobe Reader. You must also comply with the requirements outlined in the Institute's remote exam policy (see above).
Fees
$143 (incl GST)
Next steps
To enrol:
1. Download brochure and complete your details in the application form
2. Download the remote exam policy and procedures
3. Complete your exam and supervisor details on the remote exam request form
4. Return completed forms to The Tax Institute by fax or mail
For further information please contact our Education division (02) 8223 0090 or email taxeducation@taxinstitute.com.au.
