the chartered tax adviser program Leaders in tax education taxinstitute.com.au

the chartered tax adviser program Leaders in tax education taxinstitute.com.au

the tax institute Australia s leading professional association and educator in tax Focusing solely on tax, our mission is to equip tax professionals with everything they need to demonstrate the highest level of expertise and to increase the advancement of public knowledge and understanding. Tax is constantly changing and, at times, very complex. To provide the best advice, tax professionals are required to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. In addition to offering extensive learning resources, advocacy and education seminars, conventions and publications, the Institute offers formal tax education through The Chartered Tax Adviser Program. The program has been developed to support tax professionals throughout their career, from new entrants to experienced tax practitioners, and is the industry s choice for innovative tax education and training. By achieving the Chartered Tax Adviser designation through our CTA3 Advisory Exam, the Institute is committed to propelling tax professionals into the future and onto the global stage. CTA1 Foundations CTA2 Advanced CTA3 Advisory CTA3 Advisory Exam THE Chartered Tax Adviser Program

WHY STUDY AT THE TAX INSTITUTE? Preferred by Australian tax professionals Program benefits Relevant and practical The courses are designed and delivered by leaders in the tax field, in close collaboration with a wide pool of tax practitioners to ensure that they are relevant, current and practical. By leaders for leaders Practising tax experts write, present and assess the courses, allowing you to gain direct access to this influential community of members and tax industry experts. Highly valued by employers The technical breadth and practical relevance of these courses are highly valued by employers as they provide immediate workplace application. Sought after by candidates Career-minded professionals, who are aware of the broad implications of tax, seek out these courses for both their practical client focus and the recognition they receive on graduating. Global opportunities The Chartered Tax Adviser Program allows you to attain the prestigious Chartered Tax Adviser designation. Attaining this status means you will join a network of thousands of Chartered Tax Advisers worldwide who are recognised for their tax expertise on the international stage. Recognised The Tax Institute courses receive recognition from a number of higher education providers, including the University of New South Wales, the Australian School of Taxation & Business Law (Atax) and Curtin University s School of Business Law and Taxation. The Tax Institute is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) approved provider. In addition to formal university recognition, graduates can receive recognition for qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia. Flexible We understand that you are a busy working professional and require education solutions that allow you to fit your study around your work and personal schedule. A number of study opportunities are offered throughout the year so you can arrange your preferred schedule. Study options Face-to-face lectures CTA1 Foundations and CTA2 Advanced candidates can attend face-to-face lectures, which are typically held fortnightly in most Australian capital cities, and are three hours in length. CTA3 Advisory also holds face-to-face lectures subject to demand. Distance learning CTA1 Foundations, CTA2 Advanced and CTA3 Advisory candidates can choose to study via distance learning and receive support from comprehensive electronic, online and printed resources, as well as web/teleconference tutorials. Intensive learning CTA1 Foundations candidates may opt to choose the intensive study format, which is typically held over a six week period that concludes with an exam. Assessment only CTA1 Foundations, CTA2 Advanced and CTA3 Advisory candidates can accelerate their studies by progressing directly to the assessment for the course if they have the required prior study, qualifications and experience. Single unit study CTA1 Foundations candidates can purchase single course modules if they wish to fill a specific knowledge gap or support their career development without having to enrol in a full course. In-company Available on request and in response to demand, in-company delivery of courses is available and can be customised to your firm s needs.

WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Choose the level that meets your needs The Chartered Tax Adviser Program provides different levels of dedicated education to meet the needs of all tax professionals. The courses build on each other so you can step in or up to the level you need, at a time that suits your needs. Course in Australian Taxation Law The definitive Australian tax law course for those wishing to register as a tax agent. Approved by the TPB as suitable courses in Australian tax law, the Course in Australian Taxation Law is based on the successful completion of the CTA1 Foundations and CTA2 Advanced courses. The program is ideal for anyone who is looking to meet the education requirements of the TPB for registering as a tax agent, and provides you with a detailed understanding of the concepts and practical applications of tax law in Australia. The courses are also an excellent refresher if you are currently practising in the area of tax law and deal with compliance issues on a daily basis, or if you are wishing to practise in the areas of accounting, tax law and financial management. CTA1 Foundations Do you want to establish your career in tax? CTA1 Foundations is the essential course for anyone starting out in their career, including recent graduate accountants, cadets, bookkeepers, and overseas professionals wanting to gain the necessary skills to complete common Australian tax compliance tasks. For more information visit taxinstitute.com.au/foundations CTA2 Advanced Do you want to stake your claim in the tax profession? CTA2 Advanced is the ideal course for those with at least 12 months tax experience, or if you have a background in accounting or law and wish to specialise in tax. The course provides tax professionals with the skills to manage complex tax affairs and planning issues. For more information visit taxinstitute.com.au/advanced CTA3 Advisory Do you want to take the next step and become a technical expert in your field? CTA3 Advisory is designed for tax professionals with at least three years tax experience. The course will develop their tax planning and advisory skills across the different tax specialisations by immersing them in the complex tax case studies on which the CTA3 Advisory Exam is based. For more information visit taxinstitute.com.au/advisory CTA3 Advisory Exam Do you want to join a growing international network? CTA3 Advisory Exam is the pathway to the global designation and ensures that industry leaders seeking Chartered Tax Adviser status can demonstrate the highest levels of professional tax skills, quality advice and acute commercial skills. For more information visit taxinstitute.com.au/cta-exam

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