Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

AAT information evening

A CIPFA information evening dedicated to AAT students
4 February, London
11 February, Manchester


The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification provides an excellent starting point to a career in accountancy. But it needn’t stop there. Moving on to gain a chartered accountancy qualification will build on your existing skills and improve your knowledge making you more marketable as an employee and improving your earning potential and career prospects.

Find out more about making the transition from AAT to CIPFA by downloading our brochure [PDF] for AAT students and members.

The Professional Qualification

AAT to CIPFA – a brief overview

  • exemptions from two certificate modules and the IPDS portfolio (200 days)
  • qualification can be completed in 2 years
  • dedicated support and guidance for AAT graduates to help with the transition
  • a prestigious qualification that can enhance earning potential and career prospects.

The CIPFA qualification represents a fresh and exciting challenge for AAT students wishing to achieve a professional accountancy qualification. It is the only qualification designed to equip you to deal effectively with the complexities, challenges and rigours of the modern public service environment; an environment where you can make a significant contribution to the community.

How to get started

The steps for getting started are:

'The breadth of the CIPFA Professional Qualification provides a broad base of knowledge, essential to be a finance manager and leader in the future.'

Jon Thompson MAAT CPFA
Head of the Government Finance Profession & Director General Finance, Ministry of Defence

To find out more please contact the Student Recruitment Team on:

Phone: 020 7543 5656

Email: students@cipfa.org.uk