Chartered Tax Professional (CTP)

The Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) designation is the undisputed professional credential for persons who typically advise clients on income tax situations.

After completing this comprehensive program, certificants will be prepared to handle almost any individual and small business income tax situation encountered.

Curriculum

Candidates must successfully complete a series of six 30-hour, computer-administered courses in income tax preparation. All courses are offered via the Internet and can be completed anywhere, anytime-24/7 � instructor support is included with each module.

Each module consists of ten 3-hour lessons and can be completed in 5-10 weeks (one or two lessons per week). The entire program could be completed in less than eight months, but generally students complete the program in 18-24 months.

Required Courses

Examination Requirements

Candidates are required to take an online exam for each module and need a passing score of 80% or better.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must meet an experience requirement of working at least two tax seasons (a minimum of 500 hours) as a tax preparer while in the program (prior tax preparation experience will count for experienced tax professionals who test out of the Basic and/or Intermediate courses).

Continuing Education Requirements

Beginning with the year after qualifying as a Chartered Tax Professional, certificants must complete 16 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) annually to maintain their CTP status.

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