Pursuing a Career in Tax Advisory: insights from Chartered Tax Advisers (CTAs)

For anyone considering their future career, episode 25 of Tax Talk offers an insightful and practical look at what Tax Advisory involves and what it offers as a career. Hosted by Irish Independent Business Editor, Donal O’Donovan, this episode brings together two Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) at different stages of their careers – Karen Clarke, Partner in Tax and Legal at Deloitte, and Sam Totterdell, an award‑winning newly qualified CTA.

Over the course of this 30-minute conversation, Karen and Sam paint a detailed picture of the Tax Advisory profession, from first steps to long-term growth. They explore a number of areas impacting the career at present including remote working and the adoption of artificial intelligence. They provide their perspectives on

  • the role and place of CTAs in business
  • the benefits of summer internships and placements
  • tips for college students and new trainees
  • the diversity of backgrounds of tax advisory teams
  • the future of the profession with the advancement of technology

Listen to episode 25, Pursuing a Career in Tax Advisory, wherever you listen to your podcasts including Apple, Spotify and Soundcloud.

Written by Irish Tax Institute

January 27, 2026

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