CTA Qualification review
We are seeking your views on our proposals to revise the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification to meet current and future market need. We encourage all interested stakeholders to respond to the consultation.
Consultation documents
There are two documents relating to this consultation:
This sets out the CIOT’s proposals for the CTA qualification. It also introduces 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
This sets out the purpose of the consultation and background to our proposed changes, as well as the questions for consultation.
How to respond
There are two ways to respond:
- By Microsoft Form (preferred)
This is our preferred method of response, as it will help us to collate and analyse responses. None of the questions is mandatory, so you can leave blank any you do not wish to answer.
- Alternatively, please send your responses to the CIOT by email to [email protected]
There are 22 questions within the consultation. We recognise that not all questions will be relevant to everyone, but we encourage you to respond to the questions on which you have an opinion or evidence to contribute.
This consultation will run for 12 weeks, from 7 April 2025, closing at 5pm on 30 June 2025.
Who can respond
Anyone can respond to the consultation. We welcome responses from our students, members, employers and other stakeholders including: consumers of taxation services, training providers, regulators and other institutions (e.g. HMRC) who have an interest in the CTA qualification, and any other interested parties.