Membership gives you Professional Representation
MEMBERSHIP
ATMA membership is the necessary for all small business accountants, tax agents and BAS Agents, management accountants, and practitioners who focus on taxation, management accounting and small business management.
Whether you're a graduate or have many years' experience you can profit from joining us and joining an organisation that will provide you with great information, ensure you are up-to-date with the changing environment and access to our network to enhance and benefit your career.
Membership benefits
Tax Practice Magazine
Stay informed and up to date with our quarterly accounting and taxation magazine. It contains the latest tax and accounting news, ATO developments, tips and other useful information. You can view a copy at: LINK
ATMA newsletter and online updates
Receive our weekly tax and accounting newsletter and online web-site news updates.
ATMA Exchange and information services
ATMA Exchange is a professionally based research and opinion service for ATMA Members. Members are connected to leading professional advisers to confirm their professional view. ATMA Exchange Members also receive connection to our online databases for research and an extensive Q&A Library. Please note this is a research service only we do not supply advice or opinion.
Business alliance partner offers
Enjoy a number of third party promotions and discounts, and exposure to the latest products and services for your business through our ATMA Exchange Service.
Representation, Research and policy
Assist in improving our industry by making your contributions and comments to submissions, tax legislation and administration, ATO issues, and government policy. The ATMA also sits on a number of ATO and Government Consultative Forums and we will ensure your views are represented and members are recognised.
Education and Professional Development
Have access to our various Professional Development and specialized workshops including our Public Practice Certificate Workshop and SMSF Audit workshops. The ATMA can assist you in paving your pathway to becoming a qualified SMSF auditor.
Opportunities to Network
The ATMA offers opportunities for networking at our various events with other like-minded professionals and practitioners at our professional development and social events.
Tax Agent Services Regime Information – We will assist and guide you on your Tag Agents registration requirements and obligations.
Recognised Tax Agent Association (RTAA)
We are a RTAA and this helps increase your eligibility for registrations as a tax agent or BAS Agent through your membership with us.
Voting Eligibility
Membership with the ATMA means you are a voting member and you can have your say on the decisions and direction of the ATMA. It also ensures that you are a voting member in accordance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009. Please note that a retired member of the ATMA is not a voting member. (Please refer to our By-Laws for more information on other membership levels that do not fall in the voting category).
Recognition
Use your post-nominals to identify your status to clients and the general public. Your membership with the ATMA recognises you as an accounting and taxation expert with knowledge and expertise to provide professional advice and services.