Become a student member
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy has been training accountants, financial managers and auditors for over 100 years. CIPFA is one of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK and the only one that specialises in the public services. We have a number of financial qualifications and levels of membership to suit both individuals and employers.
Talk to a trained CIPFA Educational Adviser about our qualifications.
Qualifications
The Professional Qualification
Whether you are working in local government, the NHS, central government, voluntary sector or private sector firms dealing with public services, CIPFA's accountancy qualification is unique in delivering the skills that you require to succeed in this area. Find out more
Certificate in International Public Sector Financial Reporting (Cert IPSFR)
This new learning programme, developed by CIPFA and ICAEW is designed to meet the needs of finance professionals in the public sector. It includes the latest information on IFRS and IPSAS that you need for the upcoming financial reporting transition and embedding the new reporting requirements. Find out more
Certificate in International Treasury Management - Public Finance
A new professional qualification in the fundamentals of treasury management for the public services developed by both CIPFA and the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT). Find out more
Certificate in Charity Finance & Accountancy
Designed by CIPFA and London South Bank University - it has been specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in the finance functions of charities. Find out more
Postgraduate Diploma for Leaders in Public Finance
The qualification is specially designed for qualified accountants in senior management posts who want to broaden their outlook and develop as a leader and manager in the public or third sector. It will also provide a full two years for CIPFA’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Find out more
CIPFA Certificate Investigative Practice Qualification (CCIP)
Aimed primarily at investigators who have some experience but who lack any formal qualification. Find out more
This Masters top up programme has been developed to recognise the level and depth of the Accounting qualification that you hold. To complete the MSc Accounting and Finance you will be required to study a research methods module, one further academic module and complete a dissertation. Find out more
Call our student recruitment team today on 020 7543 5656 or email students@cipfa.org.uk
