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Enrolment

If I choose to submit my Application Form on paper, where do I send or fax my completed Application Form?

Course Coordinator
Taxation Institute of Australia
Level 2, 87-95 Pitt Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
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Fax: 02 8223 0077

What is 'Conditional' Enrolment?

For the Advanced Tax course if candidates have not completed 5 years' relevant experience they may still enrol and complete the assessment for Advanced Tax. They will receive the award of Certificate of Advanced Tax, however entry to Fellowship will not be conferred until 5 years' of relevant professional experience.

Can I apply to enrol with overseas qualifications?

Foundation Tax does not require any previous knowledge in Australian Tax. In some cases for Applied Tax it may be necessary for you to undertake the Overview module of Foundation Tax and do additional reading of tax publications. This will depend on each individual. With Advanced Tax it is necessary for you to have a working knowledge of Australian Tax and to have worked for a number of years in the profession.

Can I enrol if I am not a member of the Taxation Institute of Australia?

Yes, after successful completion you will be given the opportunity to join the Taxation Institute.

Do I have to be working in tax to study?

The answer to this question will change for each individual. While it is ideal to be already employed in tax, if you do not work in this area but are trying to make a career change there may be some additional strategies or work applications that we can suggest.

Lectures

Who do I contact if I am unable to attend one of my lectures?

Please advise your employer if you are sponsored and also contact the Education Department.

What if I am sick and cannot make a lecture?

A doctor's certificate is required for absences due to illness. We also ask you to contact our Education Department to inform us of your absence. You should send the doctor's certificate to the National Office marked 'Private and Confidential'.

Membership Pathway

Can I use a post-nominal of the Taxation Institute of Australia?

Fellow Membership may use the post- nominals "FTIA" while Associate Members may use the post-nominals "ATIA" after their name on stationary and correspondence. For more information on utilising the Taxation Institute Logos, please click here.
 
To achieve Fellow membership status, applicants must successfully pass the Taxation Institute's Advanced Tax assessment and possess 5 years of relevant experience. To achieve Associate membership status, applicants may apply after successfully passing the Taxation Institute's Applied Tax assessment or through alternative qualifications including membership of CPA, ICAA or NIA, having a graduate degree in Taxation, Law, Commerce or Accounting, being a Solicitor or Barrister, or a full-time lecturer in a prescribed subject at tertiary level. For a full list of membership eligibility criteria, please click here.

If I have done the CA, the CPA or a Masters do I get any credit for these courses so I can become a Fellow?

To become a Fellow of the Institute you will need to pass the assessment of the Advanced Tax course. You do have an option of sitting the assessment only if you feel you have the knowledge and experience and satisfy the learning outcomes of the course.

If I am an existing Associate Member do I need to do a test for Fellow status?

Yes, you will need to complete the Advanced Tax Assessment and have at least five years of practical experience in the profession. If you only have three years and complete the assessment you will need to stay at Associate level until you complete the 2 years experience.