CIPFA - Qualifications

Become a student member

CIPFA is the only accountancy body in the world specialising in the public services. This makes us the global authority on public finance matters. From our gold standard Professional Qualification to become a chartered accountant, to our other qualifications for professional development, we give you more opportunities for career success.

Talk to a trained CIPFA Educational Adviser about our qualifications.

Qualifications

The Professional Qualification

Become a qualified accountant and develop the finance, management and leadership skills to take you to the top. Tailored to the public services but opening doors across all sectors, the qualification is your route to leadership positions and a rewarding, varied and fulfilling career. 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 and social enterprises. Find out more

CIPFA Accredited Certificate in Financial Reporting for Academies

An in-depth course on financial reporting requirements under the Charities Act and Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) guidelines. The course has been designed in conjunction with the National College for School Leadership and provides the knowledge and skills to be successful in the financial management of academies. Find out more.

Postgraduate Diploma for Public Finance & Leadership (PDPFL)

The qualification is specially designed for those 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

Postgraduate Diploma for Leaders in Finance (PgLIF)

The Postgraduate Diploma for Leaders in Finance qualification is the next level up from the Postgraduate Diploma for Public Finance & Leadership and specially designed for qualified accountants in senior management posts who want to broaden their outlook and develop as a Financial Director operating at board level in the public or third sector. 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

Call our student recruitment team today on 020 7543 5656 or email students@cipfa.org.uk