Professional Qualifications - Tax

What will my professional development look like?

As part of the Tax Graduate Programme, you will have the opportunity to pursue two internationally recognised professional qualifications, and become both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.

You will sit both the ACA exams and the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) exams, all while receiving world-class exam support, paid study leave and benefits provided to help you succeed.

You also have the option to pursue the AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) exams only, if you wish. 

• Your training contract with EY will support you through the completion of relevant work experience and your professional exams.
  
  
• You will receive paid study leave in excess of the recommended study leave by the Professional Institutes in Ireland. 
  
  
• EY will pay for all associated costs in relation to tuition and exam entry fees for first attempt exams, admission to membership and subscription fees.

The length of your training contract is determined by the institute exemptions you have received via your educational background. You will begin your training contract with the ACA exams, and following this you will complete the final AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) exams. 

Why complete a training contract at EY?

At EY, you will be supported from day one through a multitude of learning and development supports.

• EY Talent Development: Our dedicated EY Talent Development team will work with you from day one, to ensure you are set up for a successful career at EY. 
  
  
• The EY Ed Team: A dedicated internal team who are there to support you through your professional qualifications.
  
  
• Faculty EY: Additional exam support sessions hosted by experienced and recommended lecturers, to assist all EY ACA and CTA students with their upcoming exams. This support is offered as an additional resource, on top of that already offered by the education providers, the Chartered Accountants of Ireland (CAI) and the Irish Tax Institute. It will help you to recognise the links between exam and workplace learning and advise you on when and how you should focus your study time coming up to exams. You will have internal and external lecturers on hand to offer advice as we deliver, quite simply the best professional education experience.
  
  
• Udemy access: An online learning platform with a vast offering of engaging open online courses.
  
  
• EY Badges: A programme allowing graduates to earn digital credentials in future focused skills.
  
  
• Non-technical exam support sessions: These sessions focus on study leave preparation tips, study plans and exam preparation techniques to ensure you are ready for your next exam.
  
  
• You will be eligible for exam bonuses for 1st attempt exam passes/placings.
  
  
• You will have access to EY supports such as peer channels and Exam Champions to help you along the way.