r/CIOT

Hi all, I have about 4 years of corporate tax and some transfer pricing experience from a Big Four (Aus), and I’m now currently in the UK. I’m planning to start CTA via the direct route once I have a job but I wanted to start with preparation now. For those who’ve done it (especially without ACA/ACCA):

1. What made the biggest difference in passing the Awareness and Advanced Technical papers?
2. Did your employer fund it, and what should I ask about in interviews?
3. Are there free resources you’d actually recommend for the early foundations, before buying a provider’s course?

Thank you in advance! :)