CTA Qualification
Chartered Tax Advisor
Become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), with the industry recognition and credibility that is recognised by leading firms as the pinnacle of tax excellence. Elevate your tax expertise, specialise in advanced technical tax strategies, and build your reputation as a leading tax expert.
Pass rates up to 20% higher than the global average*
Trained 2/3rds of all accountants in England and Wales
Working with 28 of the Top 30 Accountancy firms in the UK
Course overview
Sharpen your accounting skills, master financial transactions, and learn double-entry bookkeeping, all while building confidence in using accounting software. You’ll also learn core skills in costing, sales, and purchase ledgers, while gaining new perspectives into business practices to prepare you for junior accounting roles.
Pass with assurance
We’re confident you’ll pass your eligible exam first time – so confident that we'll give you extended access to course materials and tutor guidance until you do.
- Price
- Online Live from £200.00Price includes VAT
Choose your courses
Computer Based Exams
Law (CTA)
Understand the different aspects of law that can affect a taxation practitioners responsibilities, including legal frameworks. Also includes any law relating to businesses, property, trusts, wills and intestacy.- Physical Course Book
- Physical Exam Practice Kit
- ZVLE9 Digital VLE
Principles of Accounting (CTA)
Knowledge on the areas of accounting that are likely to affect a taxation practitioners responsibilities. Considers the application of accounting businesses such as sole traders, partnerships and companies, and how users can analyse business performance.- Physical Question Bank
- Physical Study Text
- ZVLE9 Digital VLE
Professional Responsibility & Ethics (CTA)
Understand the ethical frameworks that a tax and a taxation practitioner's operates within and the legal commitments regarding money laundering.- Physical Course Book
- Physical Exam Practice Kit
- ZVLE9 Digital VLE
Advanced Technical Level
Taxation of Individuals
Learn the techniques that can identify and resolve tax issues associated with individuals. Understand how Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and NI payable by individuals is calculated and how tax liabilities are influenced by residence and domicile status.- No extra learning materials
- Physical Revision Question Bank
Taxation of Larger Companies & Groups
Understand the legislation and technical knowledge required to manage tax issues typically found in large firms, FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 companies. Analysis of Corporation Tax, Stamp Duty and Capital Gains impacts on corporates and groups.- No extra learning materials
- Physical Revision Question Bank
Taxation of Owner Managed Businesses (AT)
Explore how to identify and solve tax issues in owner-managed businesses. Understand the taxes that apply to incorporated and unincorporated businesses, to include Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax, and Corporation tax. Assess, exercise judgement and use technical knowledge to analyse tax problems.- No extra learning materials
- Physical Revision Question Bank
Application and Professional Skills
Taxation of Owner Managed Businesses (APS)
Explore how to identify and solve tax issues in owner-managed businesses. Understand the taxes that apply to incorporated and unincorporated businesses, to include Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax, and Corporation tax. Assess, exercise judgement and use technical knowledge to analyse tax problems.- Physical Revision Question Bank
Why choose BPP for CTA?
Ways to pay
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The CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) qualification is a professional qualification designed for tax professionals seeking to specialise in complex areas of taxation.