As a regulated industry Registration as a BAS or Tax Agent is compulsory for the provision of bookkeeping services.
Prerequisites include:
Academic qualifications
Appropriate Insurance
Experience
Ongoing education (CPE points)
Accreditation of an approved Accounting / Bookkeeping body
The benefit of using a registered BAS agent is peace of mind that they are capable of providing the service & they can represent you with the ATO. They also get fast tracked access to the ATO & lodgement extensions