Criteria

This category recognises exceptional tax leaders who consistently demonstrate advanced technical expertise and leadership, as well as creative and innovative thinking.

Applicants must also: 

• Hold a CTA designation  
• Be a member of The Tax Institute 
• Have more than 15 years’ tax experience
• Hold a senior leadership position 
• Have made a significant contribution to the tax profession, and exhibit exemplary ethics and professionalism.

This category recognises highly competent tax leaders who consistently demonstrate strong technical expertise and leadership, as well as creative and innovative thinking and practice as an accountant.

Applicants must also:   

• Be a member of The Tax Institute
• Have more than 10 years’ tax experience
• Hold a leadership position 
• Have made a significant contribution to the tax profession, and
• Exhibit exemplary ethics and professionalism

This category recognises emerging tax leaders with a commitment and passion for building a successful career in tax.

Applicants must also: 

• Be a member of The Tax Institute
• Have less than 5 years tax experience post graduation
• Be engaged with the tax community
• Demonstrate initiative and drive in developing their career 
• Exhibit strong ethics and professionalism

Winners of the Emerging Tax Star of the Year Award will also receive the Gordon Cooper Scholarship which allows registration to the full CTA program.