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Derek YuleNew Chair for CIPFA Scotland 
Derek Yule, Head of Finance at Aberdeenshire County Council, is the new chair of CIPFA Scotland. Derek has been involved with CIPFA for over 25 years and brings a wealth of experience from the NHS and local government. He said: 'As head of finance I have been dealing with running services that have a major impact on the lives of everyone in the community. I want to do everything I can to involve the brightest and the best young people in Scotland in this most challenging of activities.' 

Role of the Finance Director
CIPFA has issued its draft Statement on the Role of the Finance Director in Public Service Organisations for consultation. Learn more and contribute.

CIPFA Mentoring Scheme Relaunch
In 2003 CIPFA in Scotland, in partnership with its Executive Committee, developed a tailored mentoring scheme. This involved training of CIPFA members as mentors, assigning these trained mentors to partners and facilitating a process whereby the mentor can advise, guide and support the partner in their professional career and personal development. Find out more here.

2009 Future Leaders Awards
Nominations for the 2009 Future Leaders awards are now open and can be made online at the Public Finance Magazine website.

CIPFA Scottish Branch

The CIPFA Scottish Branch comprises the whole CIPFA membership in Scotland. Formed in 1906, the Scottish Branch has over 1,000 CIPFA-qualified full members and 300 student members. A number of important Branch activities take place each year including the Annual Conference and the Development Weekend.

The principal function of the Scottish Branch is to promote the policies and reputation of the Institute in Scotland as provided by the Royal Charter and Bye Laws, in particular the science of public finance and accountancy.

CIPFA Volunteers - satisfaction survey

The link below will take you to CIPFA's now permanent survey facility, which enables the institute to gather in feedback and suggestions from all volunteers. If you haven't done so in the last year, please take a moment to click on this link and complete the short series of questions here


CIPFA in Scotland

CIPFA in Scotland

Development Plan 2008/09:
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Annual Report 2007-8:
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