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Build essential foundations for your CTA qualification with our online Accounting, Law, and Professional Responsibilities and Ethics modules. These short, computer-based exams (CBEs) cover key principles and knowledge in each area, helping you prepare for the main CTA papers. Study at your own pace with flexible online learning and access expert support throughout.
Average duration
6-8 weeks
Assessments
Three Computer Based Exams
Kaplan pass rate
13% higher than global average*
*Versus the global average pass rate of 53%, across all levels in 2024. Valid as of May 2025.
There are no entry requirements to commence the CTA qualification. However the CIOT strongly recommends those without an accounting or law qualification should first study ATT.
By the end of these modules, you will have a solid understanding of the fundamental accounting principles relevant to tax practice, as well as the core legal concepts related to contract, tort, and business law in a tax context. You will also gain a clear understanding of the ethical principles and professional standards expected of a Chartered Tax Adviser. These courses will equip you to effectively interpret and respond to common scenarios involving accounting data, legal obligations, and ethical challenges. Ultimately, you will develop the essential knowledge required to progress to more advanced CTA studies.
You may be eligible to sit the exams and become CTA qualified as part of an apprenticeship, depending on your circumstances.
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Material is easy to use and digest, good supplementary information online as well.
Compulsory
This CBE will test your knowledge of laws within the relevant areas of tax, including the legal framework within which they operate.
from £201.60inc.VAT
This CBE will test your understanding of the obligations of a Chartered Tax Adviser in the areas of Professional Responsibilities and Ethics.
This CBE will test your knowledge of Accounting, double entry bookkeeping and producing financial statements.
from £822.00inc.VAT
You must register with CIOT as a student at least 21 days in advance of taking your first exam. CTA Computer Based Exam details include:
Sittings: The Computer Based Exams (CBEs) can be sat at any point in the year.
Time: 1 hour
Questions: Each question is worth one mark. You’ll be assigned a set number to complete in one hour, selected before the test begins.
Format: Multiple question types – drag and drop, multiple choice, and select from a list.
Pass mark: At least 60% of the responses to the questions must be correct to pass each CBE.
Inc VAT, excludes exams
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Please note: You must purchase your 'Essential Law for Tax Practitioners', 'Professional Responsibilities and Ethics for Tax Practitioners' and ‘Principles of Accounting’ books directly from the CIOT website.
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1 Available for the Accounting CBE.2 Available for the Accounting, Ethics and Law CBEs.3 Available for the Ethics and Law CBEs.
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