Is A level maths or A level economics more important for a career in tax?

Dean I.

Assistant Tax Advisor

I did A level maths and economics and did geography and archaeology as my university degree

Whilst the quantitative aspects might just help you think around problems it certainly isn't a requirement

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Eleanor G.

Assistant Tax Advisor

I did A level maths and I haven't found it particularly relevant to my career to date. It definitely helps to be strong at maths but definitely isn't essential. especially with how complicated A level maths is.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Sanit K.

So is A level economics more relavant to this than maths?

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Dean I.

Assistant Tax Advisor

Hi Sanit. I've done both but to be honest I think neither are essential for a role in tax. However, if you had to pick one I would say economics as tax ties into the wider business world and the economy. Whereas the maths required is majority of the content covered at GCSE e.g. proportions, percentages, etc.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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