About CTA

Candidates need to pass four written papers on taxation which can be taken separately or altogether.

The four taxation papers are:

• Two Advisory Papers
• One Awareness Paper
• One Application and Interaction Paper.

In addition there are two one-hour E-Assessments:

• One on Professional Responsibilities and Ethics.
• One on Law.

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.

Modules and structure

Kaplan Financial offers Distance Learning, Tuition and Revision courses at a number of our centres across the UK.

All centres offer a comprehensive mix of Awareness, Advisory and Application papers to allow you to attempt the qualification that meets your needs.

Credits

A number of exemptions / credits are available to candidates who have previously passed examinations with other professional bodies.

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