Special Tax Topics 2026-27 - Tax agents service act (TASA) refresher

This session provides a refresher on the Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) framework, focusing on the obligations and professional standards expected of registered tax practitioners. It covers key requirements under the Code of Professional Conduct, recent developments, and practical implications for day-to-day practice. The session reinforces ethical responsibilities, compliance expectations, and risk areas to support high-quality and compliant tax agent services.

Upon successful completion of this topic, learners should be able to:

• Apply the key principles of the Code of Professional Conduct (and Code Determination), including integrity, confidentiality, competence, and ethical behaviour.
• Understand the range of consequences for breaches and recognise contemporaneous regulatory change also requiring consideration.
• Identify common breach areas, including reporting requirements, and implement practical strategies to manage risk and maintain ongoing compliance with TASA obligations.
• Understand continuing professional education expectations, including annual update requirements and how to demonstrate compliance.

This session forms part of the Special Tax Topics Series . These detailed sessions have been specifically designed for an online platform to ensure training is informative, immersive and engaging.

These sessions will:

• Ensure you get the critical knowledge you need while minimising your time out of the office.
• Assist you in providing proactive tax advice and identifying tax planning opportunities early.
• Help you avoid possible traps and pitfalls.
• Give you answers to the questions most relevant to you.

Our partnership with Thomson Reuters gives you the most up-to-date information, updated regularly and enhanced by our technical specialists.

Continuing Professional Development Hours

All sessions covered in our Special Tax Topics Series constitute verifiable CPD for CA ANZ and are likely to meet the Tax Practitioners Board's CPD requirements.

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