Benefits of training and employing CTA qualified staff

The CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) is one of the most respected tax qualifications in the world. Globally recognised, it's ideal for taxation professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of the sector and advance their careers.

Develop your organisation’s expertise

As the gold standard of taxation education, the CTA will equip your employees with the skills and the knowledge to successfully navigate an increasingly sophisticated tax system. Once your employees achieve this qualification, they will be entitled to put the prestigious designatory letters CTA next to their names.

Flexible pathways

There is no 'one size fits all approach' when it comes to studying the CTA: your employees have the freedom to choose a route that's right for them. They can continue working full-time or part-time while working towards the qualification, although we strongly recommend that they take some study leave, especially before the examinations.

Various learning options

The CTA is taught through a mixture of taught classes, distance learning, online tuition, and revision courses for the examinations.

For a detailed guide to the CTA syllabus, please click here.

Exemptions available

Students may be exempt from some of the examinations if they have if they hold certain professional qualifications.

For a detailed guide to exemptions and how to apply, please click here.

Reassurance for clients

Clients who know that their tax affairs are in the hands of qualified staff are reassured about the firm's competence.

Marketing opportunity

You can sell your services more effectively to current and prospective clients if you can demonstrate that your staff have achieved professional qualifications by examination.

Regularly updated

The CTA is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in taxation.

To sponsor an employee for the CTA qualification, register here.