ATT/CTA Tax Pathway
Gain both ATT and CTA qualifications faster and specialise in an area of tax from an early stage. Our leading training programme will help you prepare and pass the joint Tax Pathway exams.
Date and prices
Our course dates and prices will help you to plan ahead and organise your schedule.
How Tax Pathway works
The Pathway consists of five elements – Core Knowledge 1, Core Knowledge 2, the Computer Based Examinations, Advanced Technical knowledge, and Application & Professional Skills.
Joining the Tax Pathway
If you are a current ATT or CTA student, you can join the Tax Pathway, provided you meet certain criteria.Exam Registration
Exam sittings take place twice a year. Register with the Association of Taxation Technicians by the end of February for the May examinations and by the end of August for the November examinations.
Please note that anyone residing outside the UK, its crown dependencies or the GCC are not permitted to register to take any ATT qualifications.
You are still able to undertake training with Tolley but will not be permitted to sit any ATT examinations.
I know what papers I want to book
With our flexible study options, you can book your papers individually or together. You can also assign different sittings that fit around you.
Book an ATT/CTA Tax Pathway training courseHelp me understand what papers to take
Our expert tutors are on hand with practical advice on what papers you should take, and in what order, to help you succeed.
More about the ATT/CTA pathway papersStudy options
One of the reasons for our students’ excellent exam results is the wide range of study options that we offer, including a Guaranteed Pass Scheme, Online Tuition Live and Distance Learning options.
Pass rates
Our ATT May 2025 pass rates
We are confident our pass rates will continue to significantly surpass the national average and our wide range of study options help to achieve this.
| Tolley Exam Training* | National Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 92% | 68% |
| Paper 2 | 90% | 73% |
| Paper 3 | 86% | 89% |
| Paper 4 | 97% | 78% |
| Paper 5 | 100% | 76% |
| Paper 6 | 86% | 77% |
| Overall | 92% | 73% |
* Pass rates for those enrolled on the Guaranteed Pass Scheme
Our CTA May 2025 pass rates
We are confident our pass rates will continue to significantly surpass the national average and our wide range of study options help to achieve this.
| Tolley Exam Training* | National Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness | 95% | 65% |
| Technical | 84% | 57% |
| Application | 65% | 50% |
| Overall | 82% | 56% |
* Pass rates for those enrolled on the Guaranteed Pass Scheme
Meet Tolley's ATT and CTA training tutors
Our training tutors are made up of the most respected tax industry experts in the country.
