Group 314 - Management Support Services

COURSE OUTLINE

BAS AGENT SKILL SET

Aim	This Skill Set is designed for persons seeking registration as a BAS Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). The PPB has advised that all registered BAS agents must meet these education requirements by 29 February 2012. For an individual to become registered as a BAS Agent they must meet certain education requirements (as well as having certain levels of experience). The qualification requirements can be met in a variety of ways. The BAS Agent education requirements are: Awarded at least either a FNS40210 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping OR FNS40610 Certificate IV in Accounting Successfully completed a course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles that is approved by the board Broadly, to be eligible to apply for a standard application, you will need to meet both requirements. CLICK HERE for further requirements regarding the education requirements of BAS Agents from the Tax Practitioners Board website. CLICK HERE for eligibility information to register or renew as an individual BAS agent.
Duration	Flexible.
Cost	Please see our current Price List
Units of Competence	FNSBKG404A Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement tasks FNSBKG405A Establish and maintain a payroll system
Pathway	This Skill Set provides credit towards: FNS40210 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40610 Certificate IV in Accounting
Pre-requisites	Nil
Learning	There are flexible learning opportunities available, learning methods can include: Work-based Distance Coaching & mentoring Webinars (E-Learning) Recognition of Prior Learning will only be granted for this program if participants complete the associated Assessment Task to demonstrate currency. This is a requirement of the Tax Practitioners Board.
Documents Provided	The documents required for this program are: Assessment Tool – used to record the assessment process and summarise evidence. Assessment Task Documents – A variety of templates and documents provided online. Units of Competence - Participants can access current versions of all Units of Competence using the links above. Evaluation Questionnaire – completed at the conclusion of each module.
IT Requirements	Computers and appropriate technology Accounting software such as QuickBooks and/or MYOB Programs for document production and management Personal planner (such as MS Outlook) Workplace documents, policies and procedures mail and Internet connection
Assessment	Participants are required to provide adequate evidence of competency; this must include the completion of provided bookkeeping assessment tasks – or equivalent. Detailed information regarding the assessment process is located in the ‘Instructions to Participants’ and the ‘Assessment Tool’.
Max Course Size	This program is normally conducted by individuals with an allocated facilitator.
Supervision Ratio	1:1
Safety	There are no inherant risks associated with this program.
Employability Skills	-