Recognised professional associations
Professional associations 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 (TASR).
List of recognised professional associations
The following table shows recognised professional associations and their relevant accreditation.
Recognising BAS agent associations
For information regarding the requirements for a BAS agent association to become recognised and maintain their recognition, refer to Recognised BAS agent association - eligibility criteria and the
To apply to become a recognised BAS agent association use the Application for accreditation as a recognised BAS agent association (PDF, 209 KB).
Recognising tax agent associations
For information regarding the requirements for a tax agent association to become recognised and maintain their recognition, refer to Recognised tax agent association - eligibility criteria and the
To apply to become a recognised tax agent association use the Application for accreditation as a recognised tax agent association (PDF, 170 KB).
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 (TASA), 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 |
|---|---|
| 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: 1 April 2022
