Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

“Since I took on a volunteer role the personal rewards have been enormous. I have learnt a valuable new skill and been welcomed by regional council members.”

Craig Adams, NAO



 

 

 

 

Education and Training

CIPFA's Education & Training directorate is responsible for the development, delivery and promotion of CIPFA’s qualifications. We are an awarding body and a provider of student training and learning support. The quality assurance of providers of CIPFA qualifications is also a key area of our work. Education and Training has a significant research function, ensuring our students receive the most current and relevant knowledge and skills in the field of professional education

There are opportunities for volunteers to get involved in the work of the directorate in a number of ways.

One is to get involved at committee level. Panels include the Members Development Panel, the Qualifications Development Panel, the Qualifications Quality Assurance Panel and the Examinations Panel.

The National Student Forum is a body that represents all CIPFA students and acts on their behalf. Members come from different backgrounds, employers, regions, etc to ensure fair representation of a cross-section of CIPFA students. The National Student Forum is closely linked to the various Regional Student Societies. See www.cipfa.org.uk/students/nsf/

If you'd prefer a more hands on rather than a committee role you might want to think about volunteering to talk to students about CIPFA and the careers available with the CIPFA qualification at careers fairs. CIPFA is keen to promote the uptake of the Professional Qualification at university careers fairs and these are taking place in a wide range of locations in 2009, click here for details.

At the the other end of the qualification road there are also opportunities to invigilate at the Institute's examinations in a number of areas. We have a very active Retired Members Invigilation Panel which has groups in Leeds, Scotland, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, and London.

Fill in the form at www.cipfa.org.uk/volunteers/become.cfm to find out more.