About the CTA
The Chartered Institute of Taxation is the leading professional body in the United Kingdom concerned solely with taxation. Members of the Institute have the practising title of 'Chartered Tax Adviser'. The Institute deals with all aspects of direct and indirect taxation and is a member of the Confédération Fiscale Européenne, the umbrella body for taxation advisers in Europe.
The examinations for the Chartered Institute of Taxation qualification (CTA) are widely recognised as some of the most demanding professional exams, and the qualification is therefore highly regarded in within the tax profession.
Candidates will need to pass four written papers on taxation which can be taken separately or altogether find out more about the exams and course structure.
Eligibility
In order to sit the CTA examinations, candidates need a Confirmation of Eligibility from the Institute. This can be gained through passing the qualifying examination of professional bodies including the Association of Taxation Technicians, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, Solicitors or Barristers. It is also granted to those who have passed the Inland Revenue FT2 or Customs and Excise VAT Legal and Technical training examinations.
Registration
You must be registered with the Institute for at least six months before sitting your first examination. The Institute do not accept late applications and that registration with them is entirely separate from your enrolment with us, to find out more visit www.tax.org.uk.
Furthermore you will need to apply separately for examination entry before the dates specified below.
| Key CTA Deadlines |
May Exams |
November Exams |
| Registration |
31st October |
30th April |
| Exam Entry |
28th February |
31st August |
For further information regarding registration, credits or other examination matters please contact the Institute directly:
The Chartered Institute of Taxation
1st Floor
Artillery House
11 - 19 Artillery Row
London
SW1P 1RT
Telephone: 0844 579 6700
Fax: 0844 579 6701
Email: post@ciot.org.uk
Website: www.tax.org.uk
Credits & exemptions
A number of exemptions / credits are available to candidates who have previously passed examinations with other professional bodies find out more about credits for prior exam performance.
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