📑 Tax Professional
Finance & Accounting career path
Technician tax papers, IRS enrolment and international tax, then CPA/CTA.
Typical roles
- Tax Associate
- Tax Preparer
- Tax Manager
- International Tax Manager
- Tax Director
Suggested certifications, by phase
Foundation
- ATT ATT Qualification (Association of Taxation Technicians)
- AAT L3 AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Core
- EA Enrolled Agent (Special Enrollment Examination)
- AAT L4 AAT Level 4 Diploma for Professional Accounting Technicians
- ADIT Advanced Diploma in International Taxation
Advanced
- US CPA Certified Public Accountant (United States)
- ACCA ACCA Qualification (Chartered Certified Accountant)
Mastery
- CTA Chartered Tax Adviser
A suggestion, not a set of prerequisites — one or two certifications per phase is plenty.