The document discusses the Institute of Taxation of Pakistan (ITP), a not-for-profit organization established to develop the tax profession and support the government's tax initiatives. ITP offers various certifications in taxation, including Certified Tax Manager, Certified Tax Adviser, and Fellow and Associate Memberships. It outlines the qualifications, fees, governance structure, and committees of ITP. Contact information is provided at the end.
4. Tax Institutes in the World
• Chartered Institute of Taxation UK
• Irish Tax Institute
• The Tax Institute Australia
• The Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of NZ
• The SA Institute of Tax Professionals
• The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
• Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia
• Siri Lanka Institute of Taxation
• Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana
• Chartered Institute of Taxation Nigeria
• Chartered Tax Adviser
• Chartered Tax Practitioner
• Chartered Tax Consultant
• Chartered Tax Accountant
5. The Institute of Taxation of Pakistan
The Institute of Taxation of Pakistan is the first and foremost educational body in
Pakistan, which will be playing an active role in supporting the governments’ initiatives
for developing tax administration and tax policies in the country.
The Institute is committed to develop tax profession, regulate its members and play its
role in serving the best interests of national taxpayers in a changing world scenario
especially in the era of digital economy.
The Institute is a not- for- profit entity and itself does not directly provide tax advice. Its
members do provide such advice and other tax related services as a tax professionals.
6. Governance
The Institute is governed by a Council supported by nominated standing and other
committees.
The role of Council is to oversee the strategic direction and governance of the Institute
whereas the committees are providing support in executing the strategic decisions.
7. Office Bearers
Ansar Javed
President
Dr. Rao Raza Hashim
Vice President Finance
Mian Ahmad Farhan
Vice President Executive
Mohammad Maqbool
Senior Vice President
8. Council
1. Ansar Javed
2. Mohammad Maqbool
3. Mian Ahmad Farhan
4. Dr. Rao Raza Hashim
5. Afzal Dossani
6. Javed Ahmed
7. Mehboob Alam
8. Mohsin Nadeem
9. Muhammad Arif Mithani
10. Rashid Ibrahim
11. Sayyid Mansoob Hassan
12. Shahbaz Butt
13. Shahid Jami
14. Zia ul Mustafa Awan
9. Committees
The institute’s affairs will be conducted through the formation of following committees:
• Executive Committee
• Examination Committee
• Students and Members Committee
• Disciplinary and Conduct Committee
• Technical and CPD Committee
• Nomination Committee
• Publication Committee
• Fiscal and Economic Advisory Committee
10. Qualifications
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING MANAGER (CTM)
Knowledge Level
• Information Technology (course work)
• Accounting I
• Business Law I
• Taxation I
Application level
• Economics & Finance (course work)
• Accounting II
• Business Law II
• Taxation II
CERTIFIED TAX ADVISER (CTA)
Skills Level
• Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Direct Taxes – Technical Concepts
• Indirect Taxes – Technical Concepts
Professional Level
• Direct Taxes – Application
• Indirect Taxes – Application
• International Taxation
Advanced Level
• Advanced Case Study; or
• Research Paper
Eligibility
Fourteen years of education or equivalent
Exemptions
Based on prior learning in relevant subject
Eligibility:
CTT, relevant degree, or equivalent
Exemptions:
Based on professional qualifications
11. Student Fee
CTM
CTA
(Skills and
Professional
Level)
CTA
(Advanced
Level)
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Admission Fee 8,000 12,000 -
Annual Subscription Fee 2,000 3,000 -
Examination Standard Fee
Per Paper
3,000 4,000 12,000
Examination Late Fee*
Per Paper
4,500 6,000 18,000
* Within 3 Weeks after the standard exam entry date to be announced from time to time.
12. Membership
• Certified Tax Adviser – Passed CTA Advanced level and holds Fellow Membership
• Fellow Member – Passed CTA Professional level and holds 3 year relevant tax experience
• Associate Member – Passed CTA Skills level and holds 1 year relevant tax experience
• Affiliate Member – Passed CTM and equivalent with no relevant tax experience
• Sponsoring Member – Member of the 1st BoG / Council, or Trustee of the Trust
• Honorary Member – Approved by the Council of the Institute
Voting Member: Passed CTM or equivalent and holds minimum Associate membership of the Institute
13. Associate Members
A member who satisfies any of the following criteria:
• Passed CTA – Skills level examinations of the Institute or the equivalent examination of a recognised tax
institute; or
• A member of Institute of Chartered of Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Institute of Cost and
Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) and similar professional accounting body; or
• An advanced stage student of ICAP, ICMAP and similar professional accounting body (up till the date
specified by the Council); or
• Barrister, Lawyer or Advocate; or
• Registered Income Tax Practitioner; or
• Is or had been employed by the revenue authority engaged in taxation practice or administration at the
position of Deputy Commissioner or above; or
• voting member of another recognized international tax institute.
14. Fellow Members
A member who satisfies any of the following criteria:
• Meets the Associate membership criteria (as stated above) and has passed CTA -
Professional level examinations of the Institute or the Institutes recognised equivalent; or
• Has a Master of Tax or an Institute recognised equivalent Masters qualification; or
• A fellow member of ICAP, ICMAP and similar professional accounting body(up till the date
specified by the Council); or
• A Barrister, Lawyer or Advocate (up till the date specified by the Council); or
• Honorary or sponsoring members of the Institute.
15. Certified Tax Adviser
A member who:
• Meets the core voting membership criteria (as per the Bye-law); and
• Meets the Fellow membership criteria (as stated above); and
• Has successfully passed CTA – Advanced level examination of the Institute.
• A sponsoring member of the Institute having at least five years relevant tax experience.