Federation of Tax Advisers
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The Federation of Tax Advisers (formerly "FTA") is a former professional body concerned with UK taxation issues. The FTA was established in 1997. On 3 June 2009 it became a part of the IFA Group through a merger with the Institute of Financial Accountants.
Purpose
The Federation of Tax Advisors ("FTA") regulated professional tax advisers on a voluntary basis. The FTA campaigns for a fairer and less complex tax system. Its purpose was to encourage the study of taxation and to promote best practice in the administration of taxation in the UK. It also provided a qualification and regulatory structure for its members.
Membership
Persons who met the requirements of relevant work experience and accountancy and tax examination requirements, were eligible to apply for membership. Members were denoted by the acronym/ post nominal "FTA" indicating they were a member of the Federation of Tax Advisors.
Merger
As indicated above, on 3 June 2009, the FTA became a part of the IFA Group through a merger with the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and is now its tax faculty.
Following this merger, some former FTA members became Tax Advisors of the IFA. There are two levels of tax advisors of the IFA:
Associate Tax Advisors of the IFA, denoted by the acronym/ post nominals "ATA".
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