Welcome to CIPFA in the Midlands!
Check out the Events listing at the bottom of the page!!
Deloitte Future Finance Leaders Programme
Organisational development and succession planning are critical to all local authorities and the local government sector as a whole. With this in mind Deloitte has developed a unique programme aimed specifically at developing the skills and capabilities required by the next generation of finance leaders in local government. CIPFA in the Midlands is supporting the programme. Read more......
2012 AGM and Development Session - 8th March 2012 - Bookmark the date!
This is the 4th year CIM have held an award winning development session alongside their AGM. This event is open to all CIPFA members and students and will include the opportunity to meet the National President and network with colleagues across the region. If you have recently qualified, this is your opportunity to receive your certificate from the National President. Read more.....
Regional Annual Seminar and Dinner
CIPFA in the Midlands hosted its hugely successful annual seminar and dinner at the Birmingham Hyatt on the 11th November 2011. Speakers from the public sector (local government, health, central government) and the private sector, provided their thoughts on the challenges facing services and the need for growth. Read more and see the photos.....
Treasurer - 
Change Agents UK - Oakham
Change Agents UK is an environmental education charity that drives projects with young people, graduates, business and communities working and learning together for a sustainable future. It is seeking a Treasurer, to succeed the current postholder who resigns at the end of December 2011. View the Treasurer role and the Director role. To apply please send a CV to sarabranch@changeagents.org.uk
Lisa Commane, Regional President, is very pleased to let you know that Brian Berry was awarded the Hedley Marshall Award at the Conference for the Regions dinner in September. This is in recognition of Brian's long standing and excellent support to CIPFA through his volunteering activities. Brian was awarded the honour jointly with George Clark from the North East. Brian and his wife Jan were there to celebrate the achievement. Well done Brian!!
Make a Difference to the Career Chances of Young People in your Area
The Career Academy is one of the ways that the Management Team in Finance and Legal Services at Coventry City Council is working to support a school in Coventry. Could you or your employer support a school near you? Read more...
CIPFA in the Midlands is 100 years old!!
The forerunner to CIPFA in the Midlands held its inaugural meeting in March 1911 in Birmingham. The history of the first 50 years 1911- 1961 was recorded in a fascinating booklet published at the time.
CIPFA Invigilation Arrangements
For many years CIPFA has relied upon retired members panels organised by Dick Coppard and Arthur Boulter to assist with invigilating at the CIPFA mock and real exams at various centres throughout the UK. From January 2011 all invigilation arrangements are made at CETC and potential invigilators should contact Liz Curran at liz.curran@cipfa.org.uk
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Join the CIPFA in the Midlands Facebook Group or Twitter and keep up to date with news and events and network with other members! There are also Facebook Groups for the Students Society and CATS and a CATS Twitter group!
Volunteer for a Careers Fair!
CIPFA is keen to promote the uptake of the Professional Qualification at university careers fairs. If you could perhaps volunteer to attend a fair and talk to students about CIPFA and the careers available with the CIPFA qualification, please contact Annabelle Simm, Business Development Executive, CIPFA, Tel. 020 7543 5714, e-mail annabelle.simm@cipfa.org.uk
Speakers' Presentations from Recent Seminars
Download the speakers' presentations from seminars held in the region.
CIM Students' Society
The Region's Students' Society is for CIPFA students and recently qualified members. Check out the latest news and events, explore its website or join Facebook.
Volunteer!!
Could you help to arrange local lectures and events in your area? - please click here to find out more...
