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Tax Agent Program

Register as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board

 

 

 
The qualifications to register as a tax agent

Registration as a tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) ensures that tax agents:

  • have the qualifications and experience required to provide tax agent services
  • meet the TPB 'fit and proper' requirements
  • have appropriate professional indemnity insurance cover to protect consumers.

The Tax Agent Program allows you to satisfy the first of the requirements listed above to register as a tax agent. Depending on your prior qualifications, you may be required to complete a Course in Australian Tax Law and/or a Course in Commercial Law approved by the TPB. Our Tax Agent Program comprises both of these TPB approved courses.

You must contact the TPB to determine what their requirements for you will be and to ascertain which subjects you will need to complete. We suggest you view the TPB website: Registering as an individual tax agent.

You'll learn
  • How to explain the basic structure of tax and compliance obligations
  • The ethics and professional responsibilities of a tax professional
  • How to advise on the tax impacts of commercial & property transactions.
Gain the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law in addition to completing the Tax Agent  Program.

When you enrol in the Tax Agent Program, provided you meet the entry requirements, you can also enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law.

 
 
 

Subjects: 

6

Credit Points: 

36 

Level:

Introductory - Advanced

Cost: 

$2,215 per subject 

CPD: 

120 hours per subject

Delivery:

Online 

Study Length: 

1-2 years part-time

Study Periods: 

3 per year 

 

   

The Tax Agents Program provides the knowledge to deal with common compliance issues and skills to keep pace with the changing tax landscape as well as prepare you for your tax agent licence.

To complete the subjects in the Tax Agent Program candidates must meet minimum English language requirements, educational qualifications and work experience requirements.  

Course in Australian Taxation Law

Course in Commercial Law

TPB approved Course in Taxation Law program structure (3 study periods per year) 

  • CTA1 - First Study Period (12 Weeks)
  • CTA2A - Second Study Period (12 Weeks)
  • CTA2B - Third Study Period (12 Weeks)

TPB approved Course in Commercial Law program structure (3 study periods per year) 

  • CommmLaw 1 - First Study Period (12 Weeks)
  • CommLaw 2 - Second Study Period (12 Weeks)
  • CommLaw 3 - Third Study Period (12 Weeks)

Certain combinations of subject enrolments, up to two subjects per study period, are permitted. It is therefore possible to complete the program in a shorter time-frame.  

Learn more about the TPB qualification and experience requirements here: TPB qualifications and experience summary

 

Distance learning

A flexible learning approach using an online learning platform supported by recorded webinars and email support with a subject matter expert.



Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 

RPL is a process for providing candidates credit for learning or qualifications completed before your enrolment with The Tax Institute Higher Education.

To apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), please log in to your Student Portal and complete the RPL application form available there.

Please refer to the RPL policy regarding the number of subjects that may be granted for each program. 

Please note that RPL fees apply on a per-subject basis and are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.

Evidence of your qualifications will need to be provided with this application. 

Please view our current timetable.

Fees are set on a subject-by-subject basis.

For the latest subject fees, please refer to the latest TTI Higher Education Schedule of Fees, which can also be accessed from the Study Timetable. 

Assessment only subject enrolment fee applies.

Please refer to the Candidate Care Guide where you'll find information on our policies.