Accelerate your tax career with the CA CTA Joint Programme.

Through our partnership with the Chartered Institute of Tax (CIOT), you can accelerate your career, achieve dual membership of both prestigious bodies and earn the designations of CA (Chartered Accountant) and CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) in as little as four years.

The Joint Programme is ideal for current CA students working in a tax role.

Why choose a dual qualification?

By completing the CA CTA Joint Programme, you’ll earn two internationally recognised designations (CA and CTA). Not only will this qualification strengthen your professional profile but also allow you to specialise in one of three tax areas, opening doors to a variety of roles, increased salaries and global opportunities.

  • Achieve two internationally recognised designations
  • Increase your employability and earning potential
  • Grow expertise in a specialist area
  • Fast-track your career progression

Choose to specialise in one of three areas of tax:

  1. Direct Larger Companies and Groups  
  2. Owner-Managed Businesses  
  3. Indirect tax
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The information on this page relates to the CA CTA Joint Programme from 2026 onwards. For information about the existing Joint Programme, please get in touch at students@icas.com