Steering Groups and Committees

Each Steering Group and Committee is accountable to Council and has a responsibility to act in accordance with the strategy and objectives as set out in their Terms of Reference. This includes both consideration and delivery of items delegated from Council and also referral to Council of any matters identified at the Steering Group which have a wider relevance or require Council approval.

Each Steering Group/committee is chaired by a member of Council and supported by ATT executive staff.

For details of Steering Group/committee membership, please click on the titles below.

Audit & Risk Committee

(a joint committee with the Chartered Institute of Taxation)

  • Reviews any matters relating to the appointment of the external auditors and internal financial control policies for both ATT and the CIOT;
  • Provides a platform for input by Committee members to the CIOT Officers' Group and ATT Leadership Team on managing risk and challenging the operation of the risk management process.

Examination Steering Group

  • Oversees the administration arrangements for the exams.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

(a joint committee with the Chartered Institute of Taxation)

  • Sponsors a culture among volunteers and other members and students that actively values differences and recognises people from different backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.

Finance Steering Group

  • Oversees the financial activities of the ATT, including the safe management of ATT's assets.

Member and Business Development Steering Group

  • Oversees the needs of current and future members and their employers.
  • Oversees the marketing activities of ATT, including the strategy for growth in student and member numbers and the employer engagement programme.

Professional Standards Committee

(a joint committee with the Chartered Institute of Taxation)

  • Sets and makes members and students aware of the high ethical standards expected of them;
  • Monitors developments in Government and other professional bodies and benchmarks the requirements of ATT and CIOT against the same;
  • Supports the ATT and CIOT in their role as AML Supervisors.

Technical Steering Group

  • Oversees the technical activities of the ATT.