August 2017

Hello and Welcome

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the CTA student newsletter for all news on key updates and ongoing essential information within the Institute. I hope 2017 is treating you well so far.

Firstly congratulations to those who were successful in the May 2017 exams – very well done. If you did not get the results that you hoped for then please do take a look at the Examiners' reports on our website.

The deadline for entering for the November 2017 exams, should you be eligible, is the last day of August.

For those candidates who want/need extra training for the exams, this September we will be holding Training Days in London and online, and for the first time we will be holding an online webinar for the Advisory Advanced Corporation Tax paper, as well as the Application and Interaction paper. These will provide you with valuable tips and information on exam technique to assist you in the CTA examinations.

Our technical article this month is tips on how to pass an Advisory paper by Nitin Rabheru.

We appreciate feedback on our newsletters and welcome any suggestions at studenttraining [at] ciot.org.uk - we would really like to hear from you.

Yours sincerely

Rosalind Baxter
Director of Education

November 2017 Exam Entry Closing Date

Don't forget that if you are eligible to sit for the CTA exams in November, the deadline for entry is the last day of August (to avoid the £100 late fee. Please note that no entries will be accepted under any circumstances after 30 September 2017). You can enter via our website with your student number.

Enter for your CTA Paper(s) Here

Taxation of Major Corporates (TOMC) Paper

If you are an ACA CTA Joint Programme student sitting the TOMC paper only, the deadline to enter is the last day of September.

Enter for the TOMC Paper Here

Top Tips on Passing a CTA Advisory paper

Technical Article

Nitin Rabheru, a senior tutor from BPP Professional Education, gives some tips on passing a CTA advisory exam:

Knowledge
Structured Question Practice
Learn to Give Advice
Be Prepared
Rehearsal
Plan your question before you start writing
Exam Technique is Crucial

Read the Full Article Here

VAT Practitioners Group (VPG)

CTA Indirect Tax Route Students

For students on the Indirect Tax route, the VPG can be a source of information and an informal place to ask questions and discuss technical issues. The meetings could enable you to get more context and a broader knowledge of VAT in tandem with the studying. It may also be a source of networking, which for some can be invaluable when starting out in a career. There are branches all over UK which regularly hold events.

The website below has more details as to how to join, or for more information on the VPG in general: www.vpgweb.com

Professional Responsibilities and Ethics Manual

The manual for the Professional Responsibilities and Ethics is being updated this year. It will include the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) regulations, which came into force on 1 January 2017 and the changes that have been made to Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT) relating to guidance on tax planning.

The current 3rd edition of the Ethics manual will be examinable up to 28 February 2018. This is currently available to purchase on the website for £45.

The new 4th edition of the Ethics manual will be available to purchase on the website from mid-October 2017 and will be examinable after 1 March 2018.

A revised mock exam will be available on the website on 1 March 2018, for those who will be sitting their CBE after the 4th edition of the manual becomes examinable.

Buy the Manual Here

Exam Resources: Past exam papers, examiners’ reports, candidate scripts and suggested answers

As an extra study tool you can view and download past exam papers, examiners’ reports, candidate scripts and suggested answers from previous exam sessions.

View Here

Stay Connected

Keep up-to-date with important information and deadlines by following CIOTCTAStudent on Twitter and connect with us: CTA - Chartered Tax Adviser Student Group. You will receive notifications of when exam results are released, when exam entry closes, new information on our website and more.

CIOT Admission Ceremony

CIOT students who complete their CTA qualification are invited to an Admission Ceremony when they become a member. The function is a great way to be inducted into the Institute and you can view the most recent ceremony photos here to inspire you to qualify and become a member.