Tax technology diploma launched by CIOT

The Chartered Institute of Taxation has unveiled its diploma in tax technology (DITT).

The diploma reflects that tax advice and the demands on tax professionals have changed immeasurably over the past 20 years partly because of technology. The rapid growth of information and communications is leading to a fully digital tax system with HMRC’s ten-year strategy including extension of making tax digital services that work closer to real-time and increased use of digital channels to contact the tax authority.

CIOT president Susan Ball said: ‘The diploma will bring much-needed training and guidance for existing tax professionals including those looking to develop their careers for those wanting to return to tax after a career break as well as those working in the tax software industry.

‘We have worked hard in the past year to make it specific to the needs of the tax...