CTA Qualification – Direct Route

Most typical CTA students complete the modular seven exams in two to three years. One important point to note is regardless of how quickly students may complete the exams, the CTA qualification is not awarded until they have three years of relevant professional experience, and have applied to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. 

For further information you can download our Prospectus and Syllabus. 

The careers section will give you an idea of where the CTA can take you. Gaining the CTA sets you on the right path to a fulfilling career in taxation.

Structure 

One Awareness exam 

3 hours and 15 minutes in length. 

Choose three modules (must not be the same subject as the corresponding Advanced Technical exams): 

A: VAT including Stamp Taxes 
B: Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates 
C: Corporation Tax 
D: Taxation of Individuals 
E: Taxation of Unincorporated Businesses

Three Computer Based Exams (CBEs)

1 hour in length. 

• Principles of Accounting 
• Law 
• Professional Responsibilities & Ethics 

Two Advanced Technical exams

3 hours and 30 minutes in length. 

Choose two (must not be the same subject as the corresponding modules in the Awareness exam): 

• Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses 
• Domestic Indirect Taxation 
• Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates 
• Human Capital Taxes 
• Taxation of Individuals 
• Cross-Border Indirect Taxation 
• Taxation of Larger Companies & Groups

One Application and Professional Skills exam

3 hours and 30 minutes in length. 

Choose one: 

1. Taxation of Individuals 
2. Taxation of Larger Companies & Groups 
3. Owner-Managed Businesses  
4. Human Capital Taxes 
5. VAT and Other Indirect Taxes  
6. Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates 

If you have any further queries please contact us. We would be delighted to hear from you.