BAS Agent Registration Skill Set (FNSSS00004)

• Identify and apply compliance and other requirements applicable to business activity
• Analyse and apply industry codes of conduct associated with work activities
• Review and apply goods and services tax (GST) implications and code transactions
• Report on payroll activities and amounts withheld
• Reconcile and prepare activity statement
• Check and lodge activity statements

• Establish payroll requirements
• Record payroll data
• Prepare and process payroll
• Handle payroll enquiries
• Maintain payroll

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to undertake roles where you are responsible in completing BAS and payroll related tasks.

Please note: This course on its own does not enable you to register as a BAS agent. You can view the eligibility criteria for BAS agent registration on the TPB website here.

You are able to learn at your own pace and have up to 3-months to complete this course. This is a self-paced, Trainer-supported method of online learning. We recommend you spend approximately 8-hours a week reading the course material and completing the assessment tasks given should you wish to complete the course within 3-months.

Please note. The above recommended study hours are indicative only. This time would be reduced if you have pre-existing knowledge and experience in taxation. Edna Training College is also able to support students who may require additional time. Should you require reasonable extensions to complete the training program, you simply have to reach out to our Student & Administration Support personnel who will be more than happy to assist!

There are no set entry requirements for this qualification. Noting this, we require students who undertake this course to be:

• Be aged 18 years or over;
• Have suitable language, literacy, numeracy and technological skills to be able to carry out tasks such as to:
  • Interpret, analyse and evaluate information that may deal with complex ideas to determine legislative and business requirements,
  • Present information, ideas and concepts to a range of audiences using structure and language to suit the audience,
  • Use a wide range of mathematical calculations to analyse numeric information in budgets, financial plans and other financial documents, and
  • Utilise an online learning platform with ease – this involves being able to upload documents or videos onto the platform, navigate the platform looking for the unit content and assessments, access resources on the platform and communicate with others through the platform;
• Have access to a computer with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint installed; and PDF reader capabilities;
• Have access to a computer with a working web camera and microphone; and
• Have access to an internet connection.

In accordance with the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, Edna Training College provides the opportunity for students to apply to have their prior learning and work experience recognised towards a nationally recognised training qualification or units of competence for which they are enrolled in. You may have obtained relevant skills and knowledge through prior formal or workplace training, and/or work experience and may reduce the number of units or assessments required to be completed in your course. We will gather information about your prior experience and training history to determine the best pathway for you to achieve competency. If you are interested in this course and believe you may qualify for course credit, come speak to one of our Administrative & Support personnel today to find out how we can help you!

We do not believe in our students learning for the sake of passing their assessments. This is why the assessments structured for this course are conducted using a combination of realistic workplace simulated practical tasks and knowledge questions!

The following provides a brief explanation of the assessment methods that are to be applied:

• Knowledge Questions: The student is required to individually complete a set of questions. The student may research their answers from the course training materials and notes as well as relevant workplace references.
• Practical Tasks: The student is required to demonstrate a range of skills whilst being observed by the assessor. This will usually require the student to consider carefully the situation presented, undertake some research to inform the response, and then demonstrate that they are able to complete the practical tasks through a role-play or presentation activity.

As required under the Tax Practitioners Board, at least 40% of the assessment for the course is to be undertaken under some form of independent supervision. This means that there are two assessments (lasting 2-hours each), which will be undertaken online, whereby one of our assigned invigilators will supervise you throughout the duration of each assessment.

Your web camera and microphone must be switched on at all times throughout the duration of each assessment and you must produce a valid passport or driver’s licence to confirm your identity at the start of each assessment.

It is important to note that you will still be able to refer to your notes and your learning materials during this assessment, and assessment date and time bookings must be made at least 1-week in advance.

Edna Training College accepts payment for course fees through bank transfer or credit / debit card. Fees for this course is payable at enrolment, or if a payment plan is approved, the fees will be payable in accordance with the agreed payment plan. Please ensure you read and understand our Fees and Charges policy prior to enrolling into any of our courses.