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CTA — Chartered Tax Adviser

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Old URL (tax.org.uk/cta-qualification) 404s. Confirmed the CTA Direct Route requires 7 exams (4 tax exams + 3 computer-based exams), with alternate routes via ATT-CTA Tax Pathway, ACA-CTA Joint Programme, and CA-CTA Joint Programme. No formal prerequisites for the Direct Route.

Issuer
CIOT (Chartered Institute of Taxation)
Industry
Finance & Accounting
Domain
Tax
Level
Expert
Exam fee
GBP registration + per-paper exam fees

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Membership requires 3 years of relevant tax work experience

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 1 year. Renew by cpd.

Annual CPD and membership subscription

Recognition

Premier UK tax qualification

Career paths that include CTA

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