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Delivery information

How much it costs to deliver your study materials and how long it takes depends on where in the world you live.

If you're completing a Live Online course, you will need to download and/or print off a copy of the course workbook ahead of the first day of your course.

Delivery fees are as follows:

UK and NI - £7 for the first package, £7 for subsequent packages
EU - £35 for the first package, £30 for subsequent packages
Rest of the World - £50 for the first package, £50 for subsequent packages

Delivery fees for ACA are as follows:

UK and NI - £7.20 (£6 + VAT) for the first package, £7.20 for subsequent packages
EU - £35 (£29.17 + VAT) for the first package, £30 for subsequent packages
Rest of the World - £50 (£41.67 + VAT) for the first package, £50 for subsequent packages

Please note that due to varying interpretations of the post-Brexit EU/UK trading agreement, some EU countries are imposing import duty on the value of the goods received from the UK. It is payable by the end consumer via the delivery company and your delivery may be withheld until paid. This may vary from country to country and be up to a value of 20% of the value of the study material.

A package relates to all the materials for a specific subject, for example ATT Personal Taxation (PTX), CTA Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses or ACA Management Information (MI). If purchasing a course for more than one subject, the additional package charges will apply.

Delivery fees are capped at 3 x the cost, per single order. So, if you buy 5 courses for UK delivery in a single order, it will be £7 x 3, rather than £7 x 5. For ACA if you buy 5 courses for UK delivery in a single order, it will be £7.20 x 3, rather than £7.20 x 5.

Our standard delivery times for Live Online, OnDemand, Online and Distance Learning are:

UK – 3 to 5 working days
EU – 5 to 7 working days
Rest of the World – 7 to 10 working days subject to availability.

Our standard delivery deadline for UK classroom courses is one week prior to the first course date.

Delivery charges apply to all Classroom, Distance Learning, OnDemand, Online and Live Online courses which include printed materials. If delivery charges are applicable for your course they will be shown during the online checkout process, before you complete your payment details.

For ACA Live Online students purchasing a separate tuition and revision course for the same subject, the relevant cost above will be split across the two packages e.g. £3.60 for tuition and £3.60 for revision for UK delivery.

For ATT and CTA May Tuition courses: Your hard copy tuition materials will be delivered via two separate deliveries as the content is produced by the ATT Approved publisher. If you have booked onto a Tuition and Revision course for May, your Tuition and Revision materials course materials will be delivered via three separate deliveries.

For ATT and CTA November Tuition courses: Your hard copy materials will be delivered in a single delivery per the standard delivery times above. If you have booked onto a full Tuition and Revision course your Tuition and Revision material will be included within this single delivery.

CTA Advanced Technical

In CTA Advanced technical you will be tested on the depth of your technical knowledge in the areas of taxation which you choose. You can choose two areas that you are interested in to focus on, and learn about how to identify and solve tax issues.

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Full qualification (excluding exams):

from £2,338-£8,469 (inc. VAT)

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1. Structure and syllabus

2. Study methods

3. Exams and sittings

4. Study materials and delivery costs

5. MyKaplan: online learning environment

6. Tutor support

7. Testing and mocks

8. Course pricing and funding options

1. Structure

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements to commence the CTA qualification. However the CIOT strongly recommend those without an accounting or law qualification register for the ATT-CTA tax pathway route to qualification.

To join the ACA CTA joint programme, you’ll need to register as an ACA student first. When you get your ACA student number, you will be able to register with the CIOT.

Syllabus

Advanced Technical paper (choose two subjects) - from £480 per subject (inc. VAT)

Choose two from:

Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses
Taxation of Individuals
Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Estates
Taxation of Major Corporates
Human Capital

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Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses

Number of lessons:
Classroom: 4 days (tuition), 4 days (revision)
Live Online daytime: 4 sessions(tuition), 4 sessions (revision)
Live Online evening: 4 sessions(tuition), 4 sessions (revision)
Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: written exam

You’ll learn how to identify and solve tax issues in owner-managed businesses. You’ll cover taxes applicable to both incorporated and unincorporated businesses, to include Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax, and Corporation tax, and use your judgement and technical knowledge to assess tax and answer tax problems.

£480.00 - £2,212.00
(inc. VAT) Buy now

Optional

Taxation of Individuals

Number of lessons:
Classroom: 4 days (tuition), 4 days (revision)
Live Online evening: 8 sessions (tuition), 4 session (revision)
Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: written exam

You’ll learn how to identify and solve tax issues individuals may face. You’ll cover taxes applicable to individuals; to include Income Tax on employment income, property income and foreign income, Capital Gains Tax, and National Insurance, and learn how these are affected by an Individual’s residence and domicile.

£480.00 - £2,212.00
(inc. VAT) Buy now

Optional

Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates

Number of lessons:
Classroom: 4 days (tuition), 4 days (revision)
Live Online daytime: 4 sessions (tuition), 4 sessions (revision)
Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: written exam

You’ll learn the skills needed to identify and resolve tax issues that are found in individuals, trusts and estates; to include Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax.

£480.00 - £2,212.00
(inc. VAT) Buy now

Optional

Taxation of Major Corporates

Number of lessons:
Classroom: 5 days (tuition), 4 days (revision)
Live Online daytime: 5 sessions (tuition), 4 sessions (revision)
Distance Learning: study at your own pace
Subject assessment: written exam

You’ll gain an understanding of the legislation and technical knowledge needed to find and solve tax issues that are found in major corporates, primarily FTSE 100 and FTSE 350 companies; to encompass Corporation Tax, Capital Gains in relation to corporates and groups, and Stamp Duty.

£480.00 - £2,212.00
(inc. VAT) Buy now

Optional

Human Capital

You'll learn how to identify and solve tax issues that arise for employers. You'll cover Income Tax and National Insurance. Whilst the focus of the paper is primarily from the perspective of the employer rather than the employee, you'll need to understand tax implications of employment income for the employee. You'll use judgement and technical knowledge to solve tax issues considering the clients needs.

£513.60 - £2,107.08
(inc. VAT)

Recommended pathways

There are four recommended pathways to achieving this qualification, depending if you’re exempt from the Awareness paper.

Do note: the CBEs must be passed before entering for your final written paper (n.b.there are transitional rules in place in relation to the new Accounting CBE). Also, as the Application paper technical knowledge is largely taken from the related Advanced Technical paper, it is advisable that, where possible, the related Advanced Technical paper is sat at the same sitting as the Application paper.

Exempt from the Awareness Paper:

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Pathway 1	1st Advanced Technical paper	2nd Advanced Technical paper & Application paper	-
Pathway 2	1st Advanced Technical paper	2nd Advanced Technical paper	Application paper

Not exempt from the Awareness Paper:

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Pathway 1	Awareness paper & 1st Advanced Technical paper	2nd Advanced Technical paper & Application paper	-
Pathway 2	Awareness paper	1st Advanced Technical paper	2nd Advanced Technical paper & Application paper

2. Study methods

Do you prefer face-to-face learning? Online learning in your own time? Have family or work commitments? We have three study methods that suit different learning styles, to fit around your life. You'll benefit from award-winning tutors, practical learning methods, and ongoing support, right up until your exam.

Study methods available for this qualification

You can be confident in your exams whatever study option you choose, as we offer numerous practice questions and marked course exams. We provide expert support during evenings and weekends, and we have flexible study options and course start dates.

We offer both tuition and revision courses for the CTA papers. On tuition courses the focus is on learning the key areas of the syllabus covered in the course workbook, laying down a foundation of technical knowledge. Revision courses build upon this knowledge, focusing upon exam question practice and technique to prepare you for the real exam.

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Mix and Match available soon

If you would like to mix and match study methods for different CTA courses, you will need to select them individually, add them to your basket and build your bespoke course before you check out. We are working on an improved study method mix and match and it will be on the website shortly.

Classroom and Live Online are split into two different course types - Tuition and Revision. You can choose which study method and which course type you want. So, for example, you can choose Classroom Tuition, with Live Online Revision.

Distance Learning is a complete course so you do not need to choose the individual elements.

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Classroom ›

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A traditional scheduled programme with face to face tutor led classes.

Classes with your peers at set times of the day
Centrally located in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Islington, Manchester and Southampton.

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Tuition

Work through key and difficult aspects of the CTA syllabus. Test your understanding as you progress through each topic.

Revision

Recap key topics and improve your exam technique with extensive question practice.

Buy both for a Pass Guarantee

Buy both Tuition and Revision courses to get the Complete Package which comes with a Pass Guarantee. If you're unsuccessful in an exam you can take unlimited courses until you pass.

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Live Online ›

The same as classroom, but live interactive online classes at a set time.

Live lectures delivered online by a tutor
Re-watch and replay lessons through recordings
Full weekday, weekend, afternoon or evening classes available

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Tuition

Work through key and difficult aspects of the CTA syllabus. Test your understanding as you progress through each topic.

Revision

Recap key topics and improve your exam technique with extensive question practice.

Buy both for a Pass Guarantee

Buy both Tuition and Revision courses to get the Complete Package which comes with a Pass Guarantee. If you're unsuccessful in an exam you can take unlimited courses until you pass.

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Distance Learning ›

Self study online modules for you to work through at your own pace.

Study remotely with printed and online materials
Includes a variety of online resources and course exams

Timetables - Classroom and Live Online

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3. Exams and sittings

Timings and working towards a sitting

Sittings take place every six months, with exams in May and November.

Choose two papers from:

Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses
IHT, Trusts and Estates
Human Capital Taxes
Taxation of Individuals
Taxation of Major Corporates

Advanced Technical Papers

The Advanced Technical Papers are three and a quarter hours long, including the 15 minutes of pre-examination reading time where you will be permitted to annotate the question paper. Each Advanced Technical paper is a ‘stand alone’ paper. The pass mark is 50%, and you’ll receive a credit in that paper. You’ll be expected to answer all questions which make up the paper..

The Advanced Technical Papers typically contain five or six long style questions for either 10, 15, or 20 marks each (totalling 100 marks). These will be a mix of computational and written style questions requiring the use of communication, judgement and evaluation skills, as well as an ability to understand and apply technical skills to scenarios.

How long does it take to pass?

Students tend to take up to two years to complete the CTA qualification, but this depends entirely on your preferred way of learning and study pathways chosen. You must register with CIOT as a student at least four months in advance of taking your first exam.

4. Study materials and delivery costs

Study materials

All study methods include online and printed materials. These differ depending on which study method you choose.

Materials included in every course:

The following materials are included in every tuition course:

Study Programme

The Study Programme provides you with detailed guidance on all the key aspects of your CTA course. It recommends how you should organise your studies to ensure you cover all of the content, and to use the resources in the best way to achieve exam success.
Study Manuals and accompanying Question Banks

The Study Manuals cover the syllabus for each course and are the key source of your learning material. The Question Banks are designed to test your understanding of the fundamental principles covered in each chapter in the corresponding Study Manual.
Course Workbooks and Workbook Q&A

The Course Workbooks are available if you’re a Classroom or Live Online student. These detail the core areas of the syllabus which will be covered during the Classroom and Live Online courses, incorporating worked examples. Additional questions to attempt in class are provided in the workbook Q&A section.
Pre-revision question bank

The pre-revision question bank contains more challenging questions for you to consolidate your knowledge of the full syllabus for each paper.

The following materials are included in every revision course:

Revision question bank

The revision question bank contains exam standard questions and recent past papers (all with answers updated to the relevant Finance Act), providing excellent final preparation for the exam.
Memory joggers

The memory joggers contain short summaries of the key rules covered in each chapter of the study manuals and also include any useful proformas. They are designed to refresh your knowledge on any areas you’re stuck on as you work your way through the revision question bank.

Delivery costs

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How much it costs to deliver your study materials and how long it takes depends on where in the world you live.

Delivery fees are as follows:

A package relates to all the materials for a specific subject, for example CTA Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses. If purchasing a course for more than one subject, the additional package charges will apply.

Delivery fees are capped at 3 x the cost, per single order. So, if you buy 5 courses for UK delivery in a single order, it will be £7 x 3, rather than £7 x 5.

Our standard delivery times for Live Online, OnDemand, Online and Distance Learning are:

UK – 3 to 5 working days
EU – 5 to 7 working days
Rest of the World – 7 to 10 working days subject to availability.

Our standard delivery deadline for UK classroom courses is one week prior to the first course date.

Delivery charges apply to Classroom, Distance Learning, OnDemand, Online and Live Online courses which include printed materials. If delivery charges are applicable for your course they will be shown during the online checkout process, before you complete your payment details.

For May Tuition courses: Your hard copy tuition materials will be delivered via 2 separate deliveries as the content is produced by the ATT Approved publisher. If you have booked onto a Tuition and Revision course for May, your Tuition and Revision materials course materials will be delivered via 3 separate deliveries.

For November Tuition courses: Your hard copy materials will be delivered in a single delivery per the standard delivery times above. If you have booked onto a full Tuition and Revision course your Tuition and Revision material will be included within this single delivery.

If you're completing a Live Online course, you will need to download and/or print off a copy of the course workbook ahead of the first day of your course.

5. MyKaplan: online learning environment

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MyKaplan is an online learning portal with additional resources to help you prepare for your exams. Your MyKaplan account forms the core of your study experience with Kaplan and includes the following:

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PDF versions of your study manuals and question banks
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PDF versions of your Course Workbooks (Classroom and Live Online only)
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Links to recordings of the tricky topic tutorials and the Live Online recordings (Classroom and Live Online only)
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Your course exam question papers and returned marked scripts (unless you are required by your employer to sit these in centre/under pre-agreed arrangements) and the course exam model answers
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Study calendar and reminders
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Other additional learning resources

Online Features

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View your online materials in one place and access your content in a few clicks
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You can email a tutor or request a callback
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See instantly when your assessments have been marked

Access duration

Your chosen study method determines how long you can access your content for.

Classroom
6 months from last course date

Live Online
6 months from last course date

Distance Learning
6 months from enrolment date

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6. Tutor support

We'll support you every step of the way throughout your CTA learning experience with us. You can contact a tutor and get the help you need quickly and easily.

Provided by Tutor Support team (our dedicated team of expert tutors):

Email and request a callback (we'll get back to you within 48 hrs)

Please note request a callback is only available to UK based students and is available between 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday only.

Academic Support opening times

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 1pm

Ways to get support

If you think you'd benefit from additional tutor support while studying, we recommend the structured study methods provided through our Classroom and Live Online courses.

7. Testing and mocks

We have a wealth of materials to help you revise for and pass your exams.

For tuition, you’ll get the following:

Course exam
The course exam has been designed to test your understanding of the material covered during your studies. It is at a simpler level designed to test your knowledge as you work through the content.

Pre-revision mock
The pre-revision mock has been designed to be attempted after you’ve worked through the the pre-revision question bank. The pre-revision mock is harder than the course exam, designed to prepare you for the revision phase of your studies.

For revision, you’ll get:

Revision mock
The revision mock should be attempted after you’ve have worked through the revision question bank. This is an exam standard exam designed to prepare you for sitting the real exam.

8. Pricing structure

Subject prices can differ depending on your study option and subject you choose to study. Go to our study methods page to learn more about each option.

For CTA, subjects are priced individually, with full courses broken down into Tuition and Revision courses which you can book on. Where a full Classroom and/or Live Online course (i.e tuition and revision) is selected, there is a 10% discount available.

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Classroom	Live Online	Distance Learning
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Funding options

Apprenticeships ›

You may be eligible for an Apprenticeship through your employer, depending on your circumstances. For more information, speak to our Student Services team.

Employer sponsored ›

Your employer may fund the costs of your studies if you're already working in a related field and want to develop your learning. You'll need to speak to them to see if you're eligible.

Payment plans ›

Available for any course as long as the total cost is a minimum of £500 (before any discounts). Any available discounts can be applied, provided the terms and conditions of that discount have been met.

Classroom and Live Online course fees must be repaid over the duration of the course(s) purchased, up to a maximum of 12 months. The final payment must be made one month prior to the final date of the last course. Distance Learning course fees must be repaid over three months per subject purchased, up to a maximum of 12 months.

Why study CTA with Kaplan?

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Flexible

We have designed our courses to empower our clients and students, providing the opportunity to manage the journey to qualification flexibly within our supportive and responsive environment.

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Pass rates

Pass rates across the board for CTA examinations consistently exceed the national average.

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Broad course offering

We offer classroom courses around the UK, and offer Live Online daytime and evening courses.

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Support

All of our students are given access to expert tutors through our dedicated Academic Support team who are available 362 days a year, including Sundays and Bank Holidays.