About Advanced Taxation
(ATX) exam
Advanced Taxation (ATX-UK) is designed to ensure that candidates can provide clients – both individuals and businesses – with the information and advice they require regarding the impact of the major UK taxes on their financial decisions and situations. The emphasis is on the practical application of tax rules to given client scenarios, and the production of helpful, clear advice. Students are advised to complete the Ethics and Professional Skills module (EPSM) before attempting ATX-UK.
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ATX is a three-hour, 15-minute exam comprising two sections. All questions are compulsory.
There are a total of 20 professional skills marks available, in the areas below:
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Prepare – Set out a response using an appropriate format.
Calculate – To ascertain by computation, to make an estimate of; evaluate, to perform a mathematical process.
Explain – Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reason for an event.
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