Because every case is different the best approach here is to call the TPB and tell them what qualifications and experience you already have and ask them to tell you the subjects that you will need (if any) in addition to your existing qualifications. Another approach to this question is to call a reputable and TPB authorised training college and ask them the same question.

Often the more perplexing issues is how to get the “relevant experience” required by the TPB to support your license application. Many bookkeepers in public practice face the dilemma of potentially abandoning their practice and go to work for a registered tax agent. This is of course problematic both because it is financially not viable and secondly many registered tax agents won’t sign off on the required relevant experience form simply because they don’t want you competing with them in providing tax services to their clients. This problem often ends any thought of acquiring a Tax Agent License.

The answer to the relevant experience issue is the Program offered by TAP. They will supervise your tax workin situ allowing you to remain in your practice preparing tax returns and BAS returns for your existing clients. You effectively work for them as a consultant with them supervising the tax work your do for your clients under their highly experienced guidance.