Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

 

Application Pack

Practice Assurance Application

The full definition of public practice is provided in the Council Statement on Public Practice.  In order to be eligible for a Practising Certificate, you must confirm that you comply with CIPFA’s CPD requirements, Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Practice and Statement of Expertise. You will also need to comply with CIPFA’s regulations regarding Professional Indemnity Insurance and be regarded by the Institute as a ‘fit and proper’ person.

The Council Statement on Public Practice and the regulatory documents relating to the aforementioned areas can all be found in the Members in Practice Handbook http://www.cipfa.org.uk/practiceassurance/handbook.cfm.

You should make sure you read the accompanying guidance notes before completing this form.  Your completed form, application fee and supporting documents may be sent to;

CIPFA Membership Operations
3 Robert Street
London
WC2N 6RL

Once your application has been processed and confirmed as complete you will be issued with your Practising Certificate and given access to the help sheets on the CIPFA Learning Centre.  Please note that applications may take up to 21 days to complete.

Should you have any questions about the scheme please contact the Practice Assurance Coordinator via practiceassurance@cipfa.org.uk or by telephoning 020 7543 5665.

Application Form 2012
(PDF 140KB)		 This form should be completed by all members who think they need to hold a practising certificate.
Application - Guidance Notes
(PDF 74.5KB)		  
Clients’ Money Declaration
(PDF 80KB)		 This form must accompany your application/annual return if you hold, or will hold, any clients’ money