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Former US Comptroller General calls for fiscal responsibility at CIPFA conference
 David Walker, former US Comptroller General and subject of the Oscar-shortlisted documentary I.O.U.S.A., has called for an era of greater fiscal responsibility at a conference hosted by CIPFA and HM Treasury. Speaking at the World Class Performance symposium on 12 February, David argued that political courage and leadership is needed to make fiscal responsibility a priority for individuals and for governments.
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CIPFA launches guide to IFRS support
The transition to International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS) represents a major challenge for public sector accountants, both technically and professionally. CIPFA has now launched a guide to the services it is offering to help individuals and organisations in meeting that challenge. |
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Reviews show value for money in local authorities
The economic downturn has put a renewed emphasis on local authorities to consider the value for money they generate in delivering services. CIPFA offers value for money reviews that help a council understand its costs, performance, and outcomes in a way that can be used to drive improvement. |
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CIPFA’s Warwick Diploma has another excellent year
The latest group to undertake the unique Post Graduate Diploma in Public Finance and Leadership, run by CIPFA and Warwick Business School, has achieved a pass rate of more than 80 per cent. Among the successful candidates was CIPFA’s Director of Education & Training, Adrian Pulham. |
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Finance network to begin series of accounts closure events
The CIPFA Finance Advisory Network (FAN) begins a series of events on local authority accounts closure next week. The events, which take place across the UK over the next two months, are designed to provide an insight into what needs to be done for final accounts closedown for 2008/09. |
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Visit the CIPFA stand at Jobserve Live! 15-16 March More >>
CIPFA members invited to be considered for nomination to the Council of the Association of Accounting Technicians More >>
The role of the Finance Director in public service organisations consultation closes on 27 February. Email your comments More >>
Bizpod - FREE access to over 100 accountancy study podcasts delivered by university lecturers More >> | |
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