PrintBenefits of becoming CIPFA Qualified
- Earning potential
As a chartered accountant you can expect to be in greater demand by employers as a result of the skills and experience you will have gained. Chartered accountants typically earn more than accounting technicians so gaining the CIPFA qualification can greatly improve your earning potential.
- Greater career opportunities
CIPFA’S qualification is a passport for the dedicated professional who aspires to lead; whether as a senior manager; a director, maybe even as chief executive. As a future CPFA you can expect involvement at the highest level within organisations. Many AAT graduates have gone on to become CIPFA qualified and then on to leadership positions within their organisations.
- Flexible study route
The CIPFA qualification is modular with most certificate and diploma modules inter-dependent of each. Students typically study two modules for each exam sitting but studying can be taken at your own pace.
- Range of study methods
Studying for CIPFA is flexible and designed to suit your needs, lifestyle and work commitments. The range of study options to choose from includes:
- Student Learning Centre – study guides, discussion forums, self-assessment tools, and more
- Added value course provision – choose to supplement your studies with day or block release courses at one of a range of providers across the UK [link to colleges page on Current Students section]
- Revision courses – most course providers offer intensive revision courses which are open to all students to attend and can help make all the difference in preparing for exam success
- Mock exams – to test how you are progressing through the module mock exams can be sat at home, work or in class and submitted for marking and feedback
- Workshops – a number of workshops are run across the country and can be used to interact with peers and tutors face-to-face
- Ask the Tutor Service – a telephone and email helpline service that helps you get the answers you need to academic questions
- Support and guidance
Detailed and dedicated advice just for AAT graduates can be found on the Student Learning Centre once you have enrolled. This has been designed to ensure you have the best support to help you initially with the transition and then on an ongoing basis through to full CIPFA membership.