Press Release
30 January 2012
AITIs to Gain International Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) status
International mark of excellence in tax
Irish Tax Institute President Bernard Doherty today announced that Associates of the Irish Tax Institute (AITIs) are to be given Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) status, the brand that represents the highest standards in tax internationally.
Over 4,000 AITIs are now eligible to use the designation AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and become part of the 20,000 strong Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) group internationally.
Mr. Doherty said: “The Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) designation is an international initiative undertaken by the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) in the UK to promote the highest standards of tax advice internationally. “This brand is a global mark of excellence in tax and is the ‘go to’ brand for the highest quality tax advice”, he added.
“Given the growing international nature of tax and our reputation in Ireland for tax expertise I believe this is an important and significant step for AITIs working in Ireland and internationally. We are delighted to collaborate with CIOT in promoting excellence in tax advice”.
“This collaboration has come about as a result of standards of excellence in our AITI programme and our reputation for tax expertise here at the Irish Tax Institute.
CIOT President Anthony Thomas said “Our aim is to promote excellence in tax internationally by developing the CTA designation as a mark of quality and professionalism.
“Whether someone is an employer or a taxpayer seeking expert advice, they can be reassured that when they engage a CTA they will be taking on a tax professional who has proved themselves to be of the highest calibre.”
Pictured in London (l to r): Peter Fanning, Chief Executive, CIOT, Anthony Thomas, President, CIOT, Bernard Doherty, President, Irish Tax Institute, Mark Redmond, Chief Executive, Irish Tax Institute.
Pictured in London (l to r): Peter Fanning, Chief Executive, Bernard Doherty, President, Irish Tax Institute, Mark Redmond, Chief Executive, Irish Tax Institute CIOT, Anthony Thomas, President, CIOT.