Entry qualification into the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law
Meeting eligibility requirements that include an Australian Tax Law qualification for studies at other higher education institutions.
Entry qualification into the capstone subject (CTA3 Advisory) in the Chartered Tax Adviser Program while enrolled in this Award and meet the education requirements to become a Chartered Tax Adviser
Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Advisory
A postgraduate degree is your path to a specialised career in tax
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Advisory has been designed to equip you with in–depth knowledge of core tax issues and empower you to provide sought–after professional tax advice. Choose a specialisation in trusts, superannuation, or corporate entities to enhance your expertise.
Perfect for learners at all levels, whether you're a recent accounting or law graduate or an experienced tax and financial specialist, this program caters to your career aspirations. This award program is a flexible postgraduate tax program that gives you applied tax skills. It will develop your tax technical expertise by the use of real–world scenarios to build and meet the skills applicable to your workplace whether you are a tax agent, lawyer, accountant or a tax manager working in the tax profession within the accounting, finance, government and law industries.
This program is accredited by TEQSA (Provider Registration Number: PRV1349 Course ID: CRS1400909)and is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
You'll learn
- Key tax compliance requirements of the Australian tax system
- A deeper understanding of core tax issues such as Capital Gains Tax, trusts and superannuation
- How to give professional advice, with an in-depth study of areas including corporate tax, GST, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and international tax.
- Advanced technical skills and knowledge in a speciality of your choice (superannuation, trusts or corporate entities).
Subjects included
Core subjects – deep dive into foundational knowledge:
Elective options – choose one specialty to drive you career forward:
Progression pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Advisory gives you many options for progressing your career:
- Become a Chartered Tax Adviser. You have an option to undertake CTA3 Advisory as your elective in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Tax Advisory enabling you to meet the educational requirements to become a Chartered Tax Adviser.
Learn more about the Chartered Tax Adviser Program. - Commence the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law and use your completed Graduate Certificate as a stepping stone.
Learn more about the Graduate Diploma of Applied Tax Law.
- Apply to become a Tax Agent. The three core subjects within the Graduate Certificate are approved by the Tax Practitioners Board which can assist with your Tax Agent application.
Learn more about the Tax Agent Program.
Subjects: 4
Credit Points: 24
Level: Postgraduate
Cost: $1,995 per subject
CPD: 30 hours per subject
Delivery: Online
Study Length: 4 study periods
Education Level: Postgraduate
Study Periods: 3 per year
Hear from subject convenors and candidates
Don’t take it from us – hear what the experts have to say! Our convenors are tax professionals who excel in their chosen specialty and our candidates are stellar tax professionals growing in their careers.
- CTA1
- CTA2A
- CTA2B
- AdvanSuper
- TaxforTrusts
