The Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification is the leading tax advisory qualification in Ireland for tax professionals.

A three-Part qualification which delivers deep tax technical knowledge and legislative expertise, this is the professional tax qualification of choice in the marketplace.

Further details including key dates available in Chartered Tax Adviser Handbook

Who is it for?

This programme meets the needs of those who work in tax roles or aspire to develop their career in tax advisory, including:

Graduates from all disciplines embarking on their tax careers (an accounting or business qualification is not required)
Accounting and finance professionals
Legal professionals who wish to advise on tax-related issues
Tax specialists working throughout the public sector

What will I achieve through the qualification?

Deep tax technical knowledge across all tax heads in an ever-changing domestic and international environment
A proven mastery of the tax implications of life events and commercial transactions as well as related corporate, legal and accounting issues, combined with the ability to apply these skills to real life scenarios Expertise in the interpretation and application of tax legislation, case law and precedents
Professional advisory skills including the ability to research, analyse and communicate complex tax matters in clear, concise language

How will I learn?

The CTA qualification is designed, delivered and assessed in line with best practice in professional education. Using bespoke materials updated to reflect the most topical tax issues, students are taught to navigate and interpret legislation.

Delivered through a range of innovative modules, the course provides maximum flexibility to suit students’ needs, lecturers are a blend of live online and pre-recorded content. All live lecturers are recorded and made available to students to allow them to study at their own pace, and each module is supported by a comprehensive manual.

How will I be assessed?

Students are assessed by a combination of exams and professional skills assignments.

Achievement of the CTA qualification is testament to the student’s ability to provide technically correct and commercially sound tax advice. There are two exam sittings each year.