CTA1 Foundations
Your link between academic studies and workplace practice
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Introducing the Chartered Tax Adviser Program From 2013, The Tax Institute will be implementing a new program – The Chartered Tax Adviser Program – replacing the existing Tax Education Program. Going forward, the Certificate in Foundation Tax will now be known as CTA1 Foundations. Are you a current or future candidate? Find out how we have enhanced the program. |
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Course overview
CTA1 Foundations offered by The Tax Institute is an introductory course providing you with a vital link between your academic studies and workplace practice.
Establish your career in tax
Essential for all new entrants to the Australian tax profession, the course builds a solid career foundation through hands-on training, provides a pathway for registering as a tax agent, and is ideal for established tax professionals who are looking to broaden their tax skill set.
Developed and delivered by tax practitioners
Highly regarded by employers, CTA1 Foundations provides you with a working knowledge of the tax compliance requirements of the Australian tax system, and other key principles and processes, which are required to be successful in the tax profession and an asset to your firm.
Why choose CTA1 Foundations?
- Achieve your employment goals with access to industry resources and experts.
- Increase workplace productivity by undertaking everyday tax compliance tasks.
- Gain confidence with using key business systems and terminology.
More information
- Course snapshot
- Course units
- Learning and career outcomes
- Structure and workload
- Recognition and progression
- Key study dates
- International tax body alliances
- Candidate testimonials
- How to apply
- Contact us
Course snapshot
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Delivery |
Face-to-face, distance, intensive, assessment only, or single unit study. |
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Duration |
17-19 weeks (110 hours) |
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Workload |
5-6 hours per week |
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Awarding authority |
The Tax Institute |
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Professional |
CTA1 Foundations contributes to the two-semester Course in Australian Taxation Law as approved by the TPB to register as a tax agent (conditions apply). Please refer to the TPB website for registration requirements. CTA1 Foundations contributes to 30 hours of structured CPD. |
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Benefits |
You will receive student membership benefits for the duration of the course, as well as complimentary access to the following online publications from our business alliance partners:
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Entry requirements |
There are no enforced prerequisites for enrolling in CTA1 Foundations. This course is recommended to you if you are interested in gaining entry level skills that enable you to perform common compliance tasks when working with tax agents, accounting firms or corporations. |
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Course fees¹ |
Early bird enrolment: $1,200² Late enrolment: $1,320² Assessment only: $660² Single module (member): $230³ Single module (non-member): $270³ |
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Academic pathway |
Contact us
To contact our Education Division, submit a course enquiry, call
+61 2 8223 0038 or email taxeducation@taxinstitute.com.au to discuss your personal education requirements.
¹Course fees are quoted in AUD and are subject to change without notice. An additional $100 is charged for candidates located outside of Australia.
²Fee is exclusive of GST.
³Fee is inclusive of GST.
