This program gives you the training, supervision, and realworld experience needed to start building your career in taxation — and there are only two places remaining.
The TaxAssist Academy Program is designed specifically for professionals ready to make a career change into public practice with a TaxAssist Accountants franchise. The training offers a clear, structured pathway to gaining the knowledge, experience, and start accumulating supervised hours required for your future Tax Agent application.
Why Join the February Academy Intake?
Starting in February places you in the perfect position to complete your Initial Training Course (ITC) in time for Tax Season 2026, allowing you to begin mentored client work and accumulate supervised experience hours during this busy period. Enrolled participants gain access to training, practice software, clientfacing work, and ongoing mentorship from experienced Tax Agents.
Recent applicants have already secured their places — and with demand high, we expect the final two spots to fill quickly.
The 3-Step Structure of the Academy Program
Below is a recap of the full 12month TaxAssist Academy journey
- Initial Training Course (ITC)
All Academy members begin with the TaxAssist Initial Training Course, completing case studies across:
- Individual tax returns
- Sole trader tax returns
- Trust and Company tax returns
Training is delivered using ITR workpapers and Xero workpapers in Xero XPM, providing handson experience with the tools used in practice.
Graduation from the ITC signals that students are ready to begin supervised work.
- Mentoring Through Real Client Work
After the ITC, students move into supervised client work under the guidance of the Tax Agent training team. Supervision is tracked through Status updates in XPM, and feedback is provided on each tax return to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
Supervisors approve completed tax work, provide feedback on corrections, and sign off on relevant experience timesheets required by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for Tax Agent registration.
This phase is where students begin accumulating genuine, TPBrecognised experience hours — a critical requirement for their future Tax Agent applications.
- Build Your Own Client Base Under Supervision
As confidence and competence grow, Academy members may be signed off to:
- Start building your own client base before Joining TaxAssist Accountants as a franchisee.
- Support Franchisees during Tax Season by completing client work
- Continue building Tax Agent supervision hours.
This provides valuable exposure to business development and practical client management while still operating within a supported and compliant framework.
Graduates at the end of the 12month program are offered three pathways:
- Become a TaxAssist Franchisee
- Continue contracting to franchisees
- Leave the Academy with your graduation certificate to pursue other opportunities outside TaxAssist.
Who Is This February Intake For?
This intake is ideal for:
- Qualified accountants seeking a career transition into public practice
- Individuals aiming to complete TPBrequired experience hours
- Candidates wanting structured training, supervised experience, and a supportive community
- Those planning to become Tax Agents or future TaxAssist Franchisees
If you are ready to start this journey, the February 2026 intake is the perfect opportunity — and with only two spaces left, we encourage you to secure your place as soon as possible.
Ready to Apply?
To secure one of the remaining spots in the February Academy intake, book a meeting with Mandy Sigaloff who can discuss the suitability depending on your own personal situation.
Complete the application form and send it to [email protected].
