CTA Qualification review

For 12 weeks between 7 April and 30 June 2025, the CIOT consulted on our proposals to revise the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification to meet current and future market need. The consultation is now closed and we are analysing responses. We appreciate the time taken by a variety of stakeholders to review the consultation documents and submit comments.

Please note: the documentation below was published for consultation. The consultation is now closed and the consultation document and draft handbook remains available for information only. We will be publishing a summary of responses and further timeline relating to the review in due course.

Consultation documents

There were two documents relating to this consultation:

Draft CTA qualification handbook

This set out the CIOT’s proposals for the CTA qualification. It also introduced a Professional Skills and Competencies Framework which defines the skills and competencies expected of a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser.

Consultation document on proposed changes to the CTA qualification (consultation closed 30 June 2025)

This set out the purpose of the consultation and background to our proposed changes, as well as the questions for consultation.