The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is one of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK and the only one that specialises in the public services. We have been successfully training accountants, financial managers and auditors for over 100 years. Whether you are working in local government, the NHS, central government, voluntary sector or private sector firms dealing with public services, CIPFA's accountancy qualification is unique in delivering the skills that you require to succeed in the world of finance.
The CIPFA Professional Qualification will take on average three years, and will most commonly be completed while working for a public sector organisation or an organisation working with the public sector.