Accreditation Progression
Accreditation – a mark of recognition across the profession – is based on both qualifications and practical tax experience. Tax professionals have a choice of three categories to reflect their professional stature and two specialisations to highlight their area(s) of expertise.
Not sure which to apply for? See below or set up an account, tell us your background and be informed immediately of the qualifying accreditation tiers available to you.
Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)
Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP)
| Income Tax |
≥ 3 years of income tax experience |
AND |
Any one or more of the following qualifications:
- Tax Academy's Income Tax Programme Level 2
- ISCA's ATTS Specialist Certificate in Taxation
- CPA Australia's Singapore Taxation exam
- Both ACCA's "Taxation (TX)" and "Advanced Taxation (ATX)" modules
(ACCA certification completed overseas is not accepted as TX and ATX are local-based modules.)
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| GST |
≥ 3 years of GST experience |
GST Programme Level 2 by the Tax Academy of Singapore
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| Income Tax & GST |
≥ 3 years of experience in each specialisation |
Fulfil the qualifications for both ATP (Income Tax) and ATP (GST) |
Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional) (PTP)
| Income Tax |
≥ 3 years of income tax experience |
OR |
Any one or more of the following qualifications:
- Tax Academy's Income Tax Programme Level 2
- ISCA's ATTS Specialist Certificate in Taxation
- CPA Australia's Singapore Taxation exam
- Both ACCA's "Taxation (TX)" and "Advanced Taxation (ATX)" modules
(ACCA certification completed overseas is not accepted as TX and ATX are local-based modules.)
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| GST |
≥ 3 years of GST experience |
GST Programme Level 2 by the Tax Academy of Singapore
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| Income Tax & GST |
≥ 3 years of experience in each specialisation |
Fulfil the qualifications for both PTP (Income Tax) and PTP (GST) |
Relevant approved practical experience would include income tax or GST experience, or both as the case may be gained in academia, commerce, industry, public practice and the public sector. The years of experience may be concurrent.
Tax professionals who hold memberships in relevant organisations and/or have passed relevant examinations and/or have acquired relevant approved practical experience may apply for admission as an Accredited Tax Advisor, Accredited Tax Practitioner or an Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional).
All applications subject to the Board's approval. The Board's decision is final.
Have qualifications that differ from the above and wish to be accredited? Call SCTP at +(65) 6360 5960 or email enquiry@sctp.org.sg and talk to our friendly team today!
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