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Not only has the course exceeded my expectations, it has given me a new and exciting career and empowered me to assist the charity in developing a greater understanding and focus for a sustainable future.
Graham Hall, The Lantern Community
The Certificate in Charity Finance and Accountancy has been designed by The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy and London South Bank University (LSBU) to enhance professional development within the charity finance sector. It is the first joint professional and academic qualification for individuals working in charity finance who do not yet hold a recognised finance qualification specific to their vocation.
Why choose to study for the qualification?
Over recent years a climate of regulatory change has shaped the charity finance landscape imposing significant new demands on individuals fulfilling charity finance roles. The Certificate in Charity Finance and Accountancy has been developed in accordance with these unique challenges and the specific vocational requirements of charity finance professionals.
Critically, the course also facilitates a specific performance standard, equipping participants with the specialist knowledge needed to inspire new stakeholder confidence.
Uniquely, the course is of one year duration minimising time spent away from the office.
A Uniquely Relevant Qualification
The course is unique in that all the content is directly relevant to charities and the not for profit sector. It provides a framework which is absolutely essential for all charity sector finance workers to efficiently and effectively carry out their duties.
Sam Rogerson, Head of Finance, The No Way Trust
Delivered by a dedicated team of experts in this field, the Certificate gives individuals the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification that is specific to charity finance and accredited by a respected industry body.
The syllabus is uniquely tailored to the demands of charity finance functions ensuring that the themes covered are directly relevant to this specialist and increasingly complex area.
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Industry Support
The need for charities to produce clear and meaningful accounts has never been greater, with the public, stakeholders, and service providers demanding clear and transparent explanations of how organisations use their funds. The Certificate in Charity Finance and Accountancy fills a gap and helps to drive up standards in charity finance. As the regulator for charities in England and Wales, we welcome this initiative and support this qualification that can help to deliver improved accounting throughout the charity sector.
Andrew Hind, Chief Executive, Charity Commission
It is pleasing to see CIPFA recognising the importance of the charity sector by developing a course that provides an opportunity for those working in finance roles to develop their skills.
Keith Hickey, Chief Executive of the Charity Finance Directors Group
The Certificate in Charity Finance and Accountancy has gained support from a number of respected professional bodies. These include The Workforce Hub and The Charity Finance Directors Group, an organisation committed to promoting best practice in charity finance.
