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CIPFA members and students operate in a wide variety of roles across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Often they work at the very highest levels. They are particularly widely acknowledged for their understanding and awareness of the unique characteristics and challenges facing public service organisations.
In times of constant change it is imperative that CIPFA maintains an up to date, relevant and respected professional qualification that implants the knowledge and fashions the skills which modern organisations require. In order to do that most effectively we need to have excellent awareness and understanding of the changing needs of today's world and to identify very clearly the highly relevant expertise which CIPFA members bring to their roles.
This Statement of Expertise has been developed to address these issues. It describes many of the professional skills required within organisations to enable them to operate effectively and successfully in an increasingly demanding environment and it outlines the areas of expertise which mark out CIPFA members as key and highly influential players.
Of course, some CIPFA members will occupy specialised positions which do not require all of the contributions outlined. In that sense the Statement expresses the broad collective expertise of members with several years post qualifying experience.
Finally, CIPFA's professional qualification provides a comprehensive foundation of knowledge, understanding and skills which add up to a highly valuable resource for organisations. But to maximise impact and success over the long term they must be kept up to date. The commitment of CIPFA members and their employers to Continuing Professional Development is also absolutely critical.
CIPFA's Statement of Expertise is under constant review to ensure that it remains current and continues to reflect the real roles of CPFAs in the work place. Its first review has now been completed, and we continue to welcome all your thoughts and comments on the Statement. Please send any feedback to soe@cipfa.org