ACCA Advanced Taxation (ATX)
ATX exam at a glance
- Exam length
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- Exam type
- Session CBE
- Sittings in March, June, September, December
- Pass mark
- 50%
About this Paper
Advanced Taxation provides the sophisticated knowledge needed to advise clients and employers on the impact of major taxes in various complex personal and business scenarios. This paper is about applying in-depth knowledge of taxation to perform tax planning and structure transactions efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with the relevant tax authorities. It is designed for those aiming for a specialisation in taxation, requiring a high degree of technical expertise and commercial awareness.
What You'll Learn (Curriculum)
- Complex tax issues and planning for individuals and unincorporated businesses.
- Advanced considerations and tax planning for companies (e.g., groups, overseas).
- Detailed aspects of capital gains tax and inheritance tax in sophisticated scenarios.
- The ethical and administrative aspects of tax practice.
- Strategic tax planning for both business and personal financial decisions.
Meet Your Tutor
Sai Manikanta Pedamallu
CMA (US), ACCA (UK), CSCA (US), Dip IFRS, AFA (UK), MIPA (Aus), M.Com, M.B.A
Sai Manikanta Pedamallu is a highly-rated ACCA Tutor, CMA US Instructor, and Dip IFRS Trainer with over a decade of experience in finance and education. He holds extensive qualifications, including Qualified ACCA (UK), CMA (US), CSCA (US), and Dip IFRS. In the corporate world, he serves as an ERP Product Manager and Finance Controller. Known for his dynamic teaching and practical insights, he empowers students to excel in global finance qualifications and consistently receives high student ratings.
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Exam structure
Section A: a 50-mark multi-tax case study. Section B: 2 twenty-five-mark questions.
When can I sit it?
Four sittings a year, with entry deadlines weeks before each one.
See exam dates and deadlines →ACCA 2027 changes
June 2027 is the last sitting of ATX under the current syllabus. From September 2027 the successor is STA Taxation Advisory Professional.
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