CIPFA - CIPFA solutions for Academies

Helping Academies achieve financial excellence

Whether you are applying for academy status or have already converted to an academy, our breadth of products and services can support you with all aspects of financial management.

You don’t need to go it alone working through the transition to financial independence and the challenges that academy status brings. CIPFA is here to help improve your financial management – so that more money can be spent in the right place – improving education for children.

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Our services for academies:

Publications

We are the most comprehensive publisher of public sector financial management information. Written by practitioners our publications are a trusted and valued source of information and guidance.

Publication - Effective Governance and Financial Management in Academies

Book or CD-ROM available

This essential guide to academies, financial management, funding and accounting. Book price - £80 and CD-ROM price £195.00

Accounting for Academies: Business Solutions for Financial Reporting

This e-publication provides detailed advice and interpretation of the charities SORP and Companies Act in line with YPLA and academy requirements and more. Standard price - £195

10% Introductory offer – buy Effective Governance and Business Solutions publications for £285.20 (including VAT). Buy now

Training and accredited courses

Our training portfolio is delivered via open courses, in-house training and accredited programmes. All our courses meet CPD requirements and can be tailored to meet your specific organisational objectives.

NCSL/CIPFA Accredited Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies An in-depth course on financial reporting requirements under the Charities Act and Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) guidelines.	NASBM/CIPFA Accredited Finance Training for Academies Using a mix of classroom and online learning, this accredited course will help school business managers develop their skills in financial management and operations.
Fraud Awareness in Academies – half day 29 May London 26 June Leeds Price: £175 +VAT This course explains the fraud risks faced by academies, and helps attendees to devise strategies and procedures to tackle fraud.	Academy Finance for Non-financial Managers 7 June London Price: £295 +VAT This course explains the principles of financial management to managers and budget holders that have been given financial responsibility but little, if any, formal training in financial management or budgetary control.
Property Issues for Academies 21 June Leeds 3 July London Price: £195 +VAT This event will provide a simple and straightforward explanation of the issues around property management, property related health and safety and maintenance and much more.
For full details of our courses, please contact Claire Simmons in our Business Development team at Claire.Simmons@cipfa.org.uk

Advisory and Network services

We offer a bespoke on-site advisory service based on your business requirements. In addition, we offer a wide range of topic-focused subscription networks to help you with the knowledge, skills and insight you need to respond to the fast-changing agenda.

Children’s Services Finance Advisory Network (CSFAN) We support children’s services finance professionals to achieve best practice in financial management. We can help you improve service delivery during a period of unprecedented change. CSFAN will also be delivering a series of workshops on the accounting statements required by academies.	Advisory Service We offer a tailored and cost-effective advisory service for Academies that will address your specific issues within the organisation. For more information, please contact Claire Simmons in our Business Development team at Claire.Simmons@cipfa.org.uk
CIPFA Procurement & Commissioning Network (CPCN) Our subscription network offers workable solutions to enable our CPCN members achieve economies of scale and increase efficiencies with a transformed procurement function.	Finance Advisory Network (FAN) The FAN supports members in the delivery of financial management and accounting during a period of unprecedented public sector reform.
CIPFA Pensions Network (CPN) We offer a complete service for practitioners engaged in the administration, investment and governance of local government pension funds.	Better Governance Forum (BGF) This network is designed for public sector practitioners responsible for promoting better governance in their day-to-day jobs. We help members deliver improved leadership, stewardship and control within their organisation.