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Training to become a chartered tax adviser (CTA) with ForrestBrown

A rewarding career in tax does not have to begin with the Big Four.
At ForrestBrown, we welcome ambitious people like you just starting out in tax; whether you’re on the first rung of the career ladder or looking for a change in direction.
The gold standard in tax is chartered tax adviser status. And as an ICAEW-accredited training employer we have developed a proven pathway to help new recruits achieve this.
Chartered tax adviser (CTA) training at ForrestBrown
CTA training at ForrestBrown combines hands-on client work, in-house training, college and personal study. Learn with us and we’ll fully support you with your studies away from the office. You can count on:
- Your training being paid for,
- Time off for college,
- Mock exams,
- The day off before your real exams to prepare.
Introducing the ForrestBrown Learning Lab
Our Learning Lab complements your chartered tax adviser training.
Naturally, there’s a focus on research and development (R&D) tax credits. It’ll also help you to live and breathe our culture and values, and consistently reach our high standards of technical excellence and client service.
Hands-on work with clients from day one
But it’s not all about studying at ForrestBrown. We immerse our tax associates in the life of a tax professional – there’s responsibility and accountability with the recognition and reward that goes with them.
Our team-members who have experienced both ForrestBrown and the Big Four all agree that you get much more hands-on experience and client exposure at ForrestBrown.
One Learning Lab journey
Meet Daniel Middleton CTA. He joined ForrestBrown in 2016 and was one of the first to graduate from our Learning Lab. He has also passed his exams to become a fully-qualified chartered tax adviser. Daniel says: