Certificate in Foundation Tax
Increase confidence, productivity and career opportunities
The Certificate in Foundation Tax is the vital link between academic studies and workplace practice. It provides new entrants to the profession with a working knowledge of tax compliance requirements to the Australian tax system.
Highly regarded by employers and developed and delivered by practitioners, Foundation Tax provides candidates the opportunity to learn and retain key principles and processes required to be successful in the taxation profession.
This course is ideal for recent graduates of accounting or law; it provides the competitive edge to establish a career in tax. The course will expand your knowledge across all areas of tax to provide more depth to your degree and attract employers' attention!
This course will also contribute to the two-semester Course in Australian Taxation Law as approved by the Tax Practitioners Board to register as a tax agent (conditions apply). Refer to our Diploma in Australian Taxation Law award for more information.
Who is it for?
What you will learn
Course structure (30 CPD hours)
Exemptions and recognition
Register your interest
Who is it for?
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in Foundation Tax. This course is ideal for:
- recent graduates of accounting and law
- overseas professional wishing to gain the basics in Australian tax
- school leavers
- bookkeepers
- cadets
- registered tax agents
- financial planners.
What you will learn
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- complete simple tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies
- identify, understand and apply relevant tax legislation and guidelines in common circumstances
- complete PAYG and BAS statements
- interpret the tax consequences of business structures
- understand the compliance responsibilities of a tax agent
- calculate CGT and GST and explain the impact on individuals and businesses.
Course structure (30 CPD hours)
- Approximately 17-19 weeks (110 hours)
- Face-to-face lectures or distance mode of study available
- Eight learning modules: Introduction to the Australian Tax System, Individuals, Businesses, Structures, Loans, GST, CGT and FBT
- Assessment including final exam and online checkpoint tests.
For more detailed course information refer to our candidate portal: www.taxeducation.com.au
Exemptions and recognition
The Tax Institute has established recognition with selected universities for its courses. Our Graduates of Certificate in Foundation Tax are entitled to seek one elective subject exemption from the Bachelor of Taxation qualification at the Australian School of Taxation (Atax) at the University of New South Wales.
Candidates may also complete this course to contribute to the two-semester Course in Australian taxation law as approved by the Tax Practitioners Board to register as a tax agent (conditions apply). Click here for more information.
Click here to register your interest, or obtain more information about our courses.
Alternatively, please call us on +61 2 8223 0038 for more information or email us at taxeducation@taxinstitute.com.au.
