DITT learning outcomes

The overall learning outcome for this Diploma is that the holder will have sufficient knowledge to understand and participate in a tax-tech project team, including the ability to liaise with experts in tax and technology. The DITT is made up of nine compulsory modules, and then depending on the route you select a further module of your choice. Each module has a set of learning outcomes and the content within each module will be updated on an annual basis.  We have created a detailed list of learning outcomes for each of the modules.


2024 syllabus update

Keeping the DITT syllabus up to date is essential to ensure its relevance to tax professionals, for whom advancements in technology and changes in regulations require training in the latest tools and techniques shaping the future of tax compliance and advisory services.

The DITT syllabus received its first annual update in April 2024, with content changes throughout the programme reflecting fascinating recent developments in the world of tax technology. The learning experience on Tolley Academy has also been simplified, making it quicker to navigate through the course using master PDFs provided for each module. Updated content covers topics including:

  • Recent literature and developments in tax technology, with special attention to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications
  • Developments in the regulatory framework for managing risks and ethical issues associated with the use of tax technology
  • Legislative changes to the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules
  • Advancements in predictive analysis, ML for tax forecasting, AutoML tools, and platforms with the generative AI revolution
  • Current programming trends such as Transformers, GPT, LLMs and AI-assisted coding tools
  • Shifts towards digital administration around the world, including greater personalisation and use of real-time data by tax authorities
  • Updates to the rollout of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme in the UK.

View the 2024 DITT learning outcomes to find out more.