@babyrozzz: Has anyone done the CIOT CTA and how bad are the exams, I’ve already done ADIT which was low key hard lol and I’ve heard CTA exams are ghastly and you can’t do them from home yikes
I’ve done ACA and I’ve CTA is harder but girl just do it!! You’ve got it 💪🏽
2026-09-14 16:32:56
3
LifewithNat :
I’m Cima but thinking about doing CTA also not sure what exemptions I get 😭😭😭
2026-09-14 20:23:06
1
Kaneo :
I did it a decade ago... the final exam was brutal AF.
and its added sweet FA to my £ 🤣
2026-09-30 14:42:35
1
serenasyed :
No idea but you’d SMASH it … next post will be “I passed”. 😏
2026-09-14 15:59:43
1
LS :
It was tough, but with the right prep you can deffo ace it! I would recommend using a course provider if at all possible. They really help you nail the right technique. Plus, once the pre-seen material drops, they map out potential exam scenarios. I sat mine in nov last year and the question was pretty much as my tutor predicted (although not always the case). That said, given your experience and ADIT qualification, self-study is deffo doable, just a bit harder.
2026-09-14 16:43:37
4
Liverpool JG :
There is a lot of information to absorb and apply, but if you've been working in tax you should be ok. I worked in audit and found CTA hard because I was on the accounts side of things, I passed all first time as I just focused on question practice.
2026-09-15 14:54:26
2
maleehah:) :
also tax girlies are baddies too !!
2026-09-14 16:42:16
5
irsa :
Hi! I attempted the CTA (put it on pause for now because it’s so hard and got ACA instead) it is really hard but if you have experience in the area and can write technical advisory pieces then yes it’s entirely possible with correct exam technique. I’m ATT if that helps!! 💗💗 go for it!
2026-09-23 15:15:14
1
Mar🧼 :
Have you done ATT? And how was it?
2026-09-16 10:51:29
0
.xo :
Re is it worth it - Why do you want to do it? Are you at HMRC again? Not so sure it would be worth it for a career at HMRC but better for outside for sure
2026-09-19 13:12:52
1
A :
Currently doing the CTA, doing the advanced technical papers at the moment. I think the application would be good to take at the same time as ur AT. I definitely think its doable. I’d also recommend Tolleys x
2026-09-14 22:22:36
2
Neesha Rai | Recommends :
Can't answer, but you look great and will be killing itttt[Twin hearts]
2026-09-16 15:13:15
1
.xo :
I do know someone who did CTA fully at home - self funded with the bare minimum so no lectures or course time. They passed everything first time. Definitely is a smart person for sure but can be done ☺️
2026-09-19 13:14:59
1
maleehah:) :
I’ve not done application yet, currently trying to do advanced tech - they’re tough but not impossible and I think having that much experience will seriously help because you’ll have the technical knowledge you’ll just need to perfect the technique side of it
2026-09-14 16:42:00
1
To see more videos from user @babyrozzz, please go to the Tikwm
homepage.