The Tax Agent Services Act 2009 has seen the introduction of a national Tax Practitioners Board who, among other things, will oversee and regulate the supply of BAS Services to the public. Ultimately, only bookkeepers who have applied to the Board for registration as a BAS Agent will be permitted to render BAS services to their clients.

 
Broadly, the registration requirements are based on three criteria. Firstly, the applicant must be a “fit and proper person”. Secondly, the applicant must satisfy an educational criterion centred on the attainment of a Certificate IV Financial Services (Accounting) or Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping). Thirdly, the applicant must meet an experience criterion which requires 1400 hours of specified experience in the past three years.

 

The Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping) will be an issue of relevance to all bookkeepers wishing to provide BAS Services, except those that already hold a Certificate IV Financial Services (Accounting) or a superior qualification ultimately deemed acceptable by the Board.

 

The following table summarises the time horizons of relevance to bookkeepers wishing to provide BAS Services from 1 March 2010:

Your circumstances	When do you require a Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping) by:
Incumbent in the industry and eligible for transitional relief	Within three years of transition
Incumbent in the industry and not eligible for transitional relief	By the commencement date of the new legislation
New to the industry after the legislation commences	By the point in time that you wish to commence providing BAS Services

 

Quite aside from the role that the Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping) plays in the new BAS Agent laws, some bookkeepers are also viewing attainment of the qualification as an end in itself and something which will provide formal recognition of their skills.

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Bookkeeping Institute of Australia (BIA)

 

Founded as a bookkeeping and consultancy business in 2001, BIA is now the leading provider of bookkeeping training courses in Australia with a reputation for providing high quality teaching and course material that enables our students to achieve a successful outcome. Unlike many RTOs and TAFEs who deliver a large variety of training courses - from art to hairdressing - the BIA  is focused on bookkeeping, and only bookkeeping.
 
The BIA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) registered under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). The BIA's national provider code is 32190. As an RTO, graduates can be assured that the BIA's Certificate courses are nationally recognised. Our mission is to provide superior quality training and support for Australian Bookkeepers and Office Professionals.
 
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 GROUP314

Group 314 has developed a nationally accredited program meeting the requirements of FNS40207 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) especially for members of ABN. The program has been specially created by our industry experts to draw upon the existing skills and knowledge of participants.

Learning and assessment may be provided through a variety of means such as personal coaching, mentoring and webinars. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is also available for those who are can demonstrate the appropriate levels competency – guidance and support is provided for the collection of evidence.

Upon successful completion of the program you will receive a nationally recognised qualification which meets the minimum education requirements necessary to register as a Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent under the new Tax Agents Services Act 2009.

Those undertaking FNS40207 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) also have the opportunity to enroll in BSB40807 Certificate IV in Frontline Management. Advanced standing will be provided to reduce the time and cost involved in achieving the additional qualification.

The key benefit of undertaking Group 314 programs is that they are designed and facilitated by industry experts who have current and credible experience as practitioners. All programs are founded in the reality of business operations – you will be presented with practical information to provide you the confidence to use your skills in real life, and all within an adult learning environment.

 

 

OfficeLink Learning provides the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) for any Consultants or Bookkeepers who need to meet the Tax Agent Service ACT 2009.  We offer the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) method, which is tailored to our students learning needs and recognises our students skills, experience and current knowledge no matter where or when it was gained.

 

We have students based all around Australia, completing their qualification, from their home or office.

 

We cater for any experienced Consultant or Bookkeeper it doesn’t matter which accounting software product you use, we can help you.

We are also a leading developer and supplier of Financial Services training and assessment resources in Australia. 

MSIT provides access to the strength and integrity of a Government Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that specialises in flexible, client focussed solutions. Quality training and/or credentialing in the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) can be accessed Australia wide, online and/or through a blend of delivery options, with enrolment and study at any time and without the need to attend classes. In addition, MSIT also offers an extensive suite of tailored corporate business and professional development programs such as Frontline Management and Business Administration, which attract Government funding for eligible existing workers.

MSIT specialises in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). An initial indicative RPL assessment takes about twenty minutes  and highlights the Units of Competency within the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) for which current skills can likely be demonstrated and those for which training may be needed. Through the MSIT RPL process, current skills can be recognised 100% online. Where skills gaps are identified, training is done through a blend of delivery modes. Print based Learning Guides are sent to participants with additional support materials available online. Tutorial assistance is available by phone and email and once participants are confident in their knowledge and skills, assessment is undertaken 100% online.