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Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation)

Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation)

Skill set
National Code
FNSSS00008
State Code
AC923
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Current Release Date
15/06/2022
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
150
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 15/06/2022 Current Approved
2.00 13/02/2018 Replaced Replaced
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set describes the skills and knowledge required to meet the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) educational eligibility requirements for a course in Australian taxation law. The units of competency cover preparing tax documentation for individuals and preparing and administering tax documentation for legal entities.
Pathway Information
The units of competency in this skill set provide credit towards:
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Licensing / Regulatory Information
This Skill Set is designed to meet the education eligibility requirements for registration as a tax agent with the TPB. Please note there are two alternative Skill Sets for tax law for tax agents. Completion of either Skill Set may be used in an application for registration with the TPB. Refer to the TPB website for details www.tpb.gov.au
Target Group
Not applicable.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set from the FNS Financial Services Training Package together, with the appropriate assessment methods as set by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), meets the requirements for a course in tax law for tax agents that is approved by the TPB. Persons seeking tax agent registration should check with the TPB for details of other current registration requirements, including those relating to experience and fitness and propriety.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ15 FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities 80 Unit of competency
OEB73 FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals 70 Unit of competency
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