certificate in international public sector financial reporting

The Certificate in International Public Sector Financial Reporting is an online learning programme developed by CIPFA and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

The course has a unique public sector focus, and provides a practical insight into the differences between the two sets of standards, as well as the public and private sector reporting perspectives that drive these.

For more detail on IPSASs accreditation, see the Certificate in International Public Sector Accounting Standards.

Benefits of the programme

• Unique learning and assessment programme tailored for the public sector
• High quality and practical programme developed by public sector financial reporting experts
• Flexible, online learning with unlimited access for 12 months
• Learning that will help guide your organisation during the embedding period and beyond
• Supports both direct IPSASs adoption and implementation of IFRSs modified for the public sector
• Achieve a shared level of understanding of the standards across your organisation
• Online assessment, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding
• Receive a CIPFA and ICAEW recognised certificate.

Designed for finance professionals in the public sector

The Cert IPSFR will benefit anyone who requires an understanding of international financial reporting standards within the public sector.

In particular it is suitable for:

• accountants and finance staff at all levels involved in the preparation of financial statements
• IFRS and IPSAS implementation and maintenance teams
• internal auditors and consultants dealing with financial reporting
• trainers wishing to refresh their knowledge of the standards.

Get started

Download the Certificate in International Public Sector Financial Reporting brochure and then register at the ICAEW online shop. For any queries please contact us on 020 7543 5656 or students@cipfa.org.