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24 October 2007 / Richard Curtis
Issue: 4131 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , Admin
So what does a CTA do all day? RICHARD CURTIS talks to three about their work and aspirations

KEY POINTS

  • The CTA acting as a sole practitioner.
  • The role of the CTA in a mid-tier firm.
  • The opportunities available in the Big 4 environment.

The fact that at the time of writing it is the CIOT's Tax Advice Week also means that this may be a good opportunity to look at the work that CTAs are doing in different firms around the country. Tax advisers come in all shapes and sizes but instead of getting involved in their individual personal statistics perhaps we could liken them to the size of drinks on offer from your ubiquitous local coffee bar. The sole practitioner perhaps the espresso of the tax world — what you see is what you get; the mid-tier firm the cappuccino — a greater mix of ingredients and a bigger cup; and the...

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