Recognised professional associations (RPAs) may be accredited by us as a recognised tax agent or BAS agent association if they meet certain requirements in the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2022.
List of recognised professional associations
The following table shows RPAs and their relevant accreditation.
Recognised professional associations | Tax agent | BAS agent |
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | Accredited 12 November 2019 | |
Australian Bookkeepers Association Ltd | Accredited 21 May 2013 | |
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors | Accredited 26 Aug 2010 | |
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) | Accredited 12 May 2010 | Accredited 12 May 2010 |
CPA Australia | Accredited 31 May 2010 | Accredited 31 May 2010 |
Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) | Accredited 21 Mar 2012 | |
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers | Accredited 5 May 2010 | |
Institute of Public Accountants | Accredited 5 May 2010 | Accredited 5 May 2010 |
Law Society of New South Wales | Accredited 21 Mar 2012 | |
NTAA PLUS Ltd | Accredited 1 July 2011 | |
SMSF Association | Accredited 10 Sept 2010 | |
Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association Ltd (SIAA) | Accredited 1 January 2022 | |
TAI Practitioners & Advisers Limited | Accredited 21 May 2013 | |
The Tax Institute | Accredited 5 May 2010 |
Guide for completing the annual declaration form
This guide has been prepared to assist RPA's of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to complete the TPB’s annual declaration form for their relevant recognition status.
Memorandum of Understanding
We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the recognised professional associations listed in the table below. The MOU provides a framework for both organisations to mutually engage and proactively share information on matters of mutual interest (that can be legally shared). This may include matters relating to:
- compliance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009, including the Code of Professional Conduct
- continuing professional education/development opportunities
- intelligence, operational matters and de-identified data trends.
Recognised professional association | Date MOU signed |
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Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) | 11 November 2020 |
CPA Australia | 8 October 2020 |
Australian Bookkeepers Association Ltd (ABA) | 13 August 2020 |
Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) | 25 June 2020 |
Last modified: 5 September 2024