Explore taxation as a career, bolster your professional practice, or learn and understand how the Australian tax system works to tackle tax for business with confidence.
The Certificate of Australian Taxation is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to maintain taxation accounting records and process lodgements and returns for businesses and individuals.
Throughout this online taxation course, you will learn how to prepare non-complex income tax returns for individuals in accordance with statutory requirements.
You will also gain knowledge on how to gather and verify data, calculate taxable income, review compliance, and understand record management, business BAS and PAYG for business tax returns and lodgements.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to process business tax requirements and prepare non-complex income tax returns for individuals. Note: To provide tax practitioner services in Australia, tax agents must be registered with the Tax Practitioner’s Board.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Develop knowledge of taxation
- Taxation in Australia
- Local, state and federal levels
- Taxation revenue
- Collecting tax
- Types of tax
- State and territory taxes
- Australian taxation office (ATO)
- What taxation revenue is used for
- Personal tax
- Key tax terminology
- Tax declaration forms
- Tax file number (TFN)
- Personal tax rates
- Calculating tax
- Tax information
- Business tax
- Sole trader
- Partnerships
- Companies
- Trusts
- Business activity statement (BAS)
- Business taxes
- Superannuation contributions
- Tax liability
- Taxation offsets
- PAYG instalments
- Lodging a tax return
- Paying state taxes
- Tax concessions
- Tax overpayment
- Non-payment of tax
Unit 2 - Process business tax requirements
- Taxation accounting system
- The accrual system
- GST treatment
- The rules
- Debit and credit
- Maintain adequate records
- Tax invoices
- Recipient created tax invoice (RCTI)
- Claiming a GST credit
- Reconciliations
- Non-cash transactions
- Australian standard – record management
- Taxation requirements
- Property register
- Business tax returns
- Taxation lodgement process
- Cash transactions
- Transaction entry
- BAS
- Payment advice
- Lodgement schedule requirements
- Activity requirements
- Transactions not reported
- Company tax returns
- PAYG with holding annual reports
- Superannuation levy
- State taxes
- Business tax returns and lodgements
- Business BAS
- PAYG tax withheld
- IAS
- Processing accounting data
- Corporate credit card statements
- Adjustments
- Input taxed events
- Draft returns and lodgements
- NAT number
Unit 3 - Prepare tax documentation for individuals
- Verify data
- Client taxation preparation
- Assessable income
- Types of deductions
- Donations
- Market value
- Estimate value of asset
- Gross margins
- Retail inventory method
- Calculating depreciation
- Diminishing value method
- Prime cost method
- Discrepancies or queries
- Accrual and cash accounting
- Expense recognition
- Prepaid income / expense
- Compliance requirements
- Calculating taxable income
- Tax liabilities
- PAYG installments
- Tax tables
- Medicare levy surcharge (MLS)
- Health insurance rebate
- Tax offsets
- Capital gains tax
- Small business CGT concessions
- Personal CGT concessions
- Adequacy of financial records
- Benefits and allowances
- Superannuation co-contributions
- Family tax benefit Part A
- Foster care
- Paid parental leave scheme
- Temporary residents
- Due dates for lodgement
- Financial documents / records
- Incorrect payment summaries
- Integrity
- Privacy legislation
- Review compliance
- Returns submitted by due date
- Tax returns
- Payment advice
- Activity statements
- Providing relevant information to ATO
- Financial statements
- Equity changes
- Asset usage reports
- Inventory usage reports
- Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)
- Tax agent services
- Professional conduct
- ATO reviews / audits
- ATO expectations
- Audit conduct
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
The course material was easy to follow and has given me the knowledge to open up more job opportunities.
T. Snelling, Rockingham WA | Certificate of Australian Taxation
This course helped me to learn different tax obligations in Australia. I highly recommend Australian Online Courses.
B. Vhasima, QLD | Certificate of Australian Taxation
My experience was positive and assistance was always on hand.
K. Hirsch, Gauteng, South Africa | Certificate of Australian Taxation
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 45 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $150.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Very Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Tax Accountant Assistant
- Assistant Accountant Role
- Financial Accounting Assistant
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