BASchool Professional Development

Online Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Reporting Training

For most businesses, managing GST obligations has become increasingly difficult. This means it is more important than ever to get it right, the first time and every time. We can support your business through our online training platform - BASchool.

BASchool is designed to support those who prepare, review or approve Business Activity Statements (BAS). The course features all you need to know about managing liabilities and claiming credits, as well as navigating special rules and preparing returns. In addition, there are specialist sessions available on areas such as property, financial supplies and working with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

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Training Modules
 

Module 1
BASchool Fundamentals
Module 2
BASchool Specialist - Property
Module 3
BASchool Specialist - Financial Supplies
Module 4
BASchool Specialist - Managing Compliance and the ATO

Details

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English

Access period: 365 days

CPD hours: 3 hours

Price: $395

BASchool fundamentals offers an introduction to GST and BASs. The training is delivered by Jeff Pfaff, PwC GST Partner, and is presented across six core chapters. You will have access to the webinar recording, and online resources for a period of 12 months.

Chapter 1: an overview of basic GST principles
Chapter 2: overview of the recent changes in GST law;
Chapter 3: some special rules and exceptions in the GST law;
Chapter 4: practical steps to managing your GST/BAS compliance and reporting obligations;
Chapter 5: common GST/BAS problem areas and practical tips on how to overcome them; and
Chapter 6: insights as to the areas that are high on the ATO's compliance agenda.

Details

Duration: 1.5 hours

Language: English

Access period: 365 days

CPD hours: 1.5 hours

Price: $275

Specialist (Property) provides a short course in GST and its application to real property transactions.

This module will cover: 

  • an overview of GST and property;

  • how to classify residential premises (including commercial residential premises); 

  • an introduction to the margin scheme including its calculation and management;

  • the GST special rules that relate to property;

  • Managing change in use adjustments; 

  • An outline of what the ATO look for in GST and property matters; and

  • A practical guide to effect GST planning - from contract clauses to lodging your BAS and navigating the GST withholding rules.

Details

Duration: 1.5 hours

Language: English

Access period: 365 days

CPD hours: 1.5 hours

Price: $275

Specialist - Financial Supplies provides training in GST and its application to the financial services sector.

This module will provide an overview of: 

  • GST and financial services, including the apportionment of input tax credits;

  • the reduced input tax credit regime;

  • special rules and exemptions that may apply to financial services;

  • how to effectively manage your GST input tax credit recovery position; and 

  • the areas that are high on the ATO's compliance agenda.

Details

Duration: 1.5 hours

Language: English

Access period: 365 days

CPD hours: 1.5 hours

Price: $275

Specialist - Managing Compliance and the ATO is a short course on working with the ATO and understanding its compliance program in relation to the GST. 

This module will cover:

  • an overview of how the ATO undertakes its GST compliance activities;

  • what to expect if you are subject to a review or audit;

  • the ATO’s data matching regime and how to be prepared for the inevitable phone call;

  • managing GST risk through the private ruling system;

  • avoiding penalties and interest;

  • what to do if you disagree with the ATO’s position; and 

  • insights as to the areas that are high on the ATO's compliance agenda.

Pricing and registration

Participants can enrol for individual webcasts or the entire BASchool series. A discount applies for series enrolments. 

Module 1:  BASchool Fundamentals  $395 (inc GST)

Register for Module 1

Module 2:  Specialist Property  $275 (inc GST)

Register for Module 2

Module 3:  Specialist Financial Supplies  $275 (inc GST)

Register for Module 3

Module 4:  Specialist Dealing with the ATO  $275 (inc GST)

Register for Module 4

BASchool Series: All four modules  $990 (inc GST)

Register for all Modules

For any queries or questions you have in relation to the modules or content, please email au_baschool@pwc.com

Jeff Pfaff

Partner, PwC

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements

CPD can be obtained through a range of educational activities, including conferences, courses (including face-to-face and online), workshops, technical discussion groups, webinars, in-house training and/or self-directed learning.

You should retain your CPD evidence for 12 months after the end of your three-year period in case you are selected for a review.

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Jeff Pfaff

Partner, Corporate and Global Tax, PwC Australia

Tel: +61 401 222 696

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