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Briefing notes

Based on our experience and expertise, CIPFA has produced a set of Briefing Notes for each of the main stakeholders involved in a professionalising public financial management programme. Click on the relevant link to see our guidance for you:

• Members of Council
• Professional Accountancy Organisations 
• Training Providers
• Senior Finance Managers
• Donors and Development staff

CIPFA Case Studies

CIPFA has published a series of case studies on the professionalisation of PFM in Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria and Tanzania.

• A summary of the case studies may be downloaded here
• And the full case study document progress towards professionalisation may be downloaded here

Other resources

• IFAC
• IFAC PAODC
• IFAC Guide to establishing and developing a professional accountancy body
• World Bank PFM Reform database
• DFID
• INTOSAI Guide to professional qualifications for audit staff
• INTOSAI Guide to building capacity in SAIs
• European Centre for Development Policy Management Discussion Paper: Capacity, Change and Performance Study Report
• Stepping stones on the transition from cash to accrual accounting
• Development of the accountancy profession in Brazil, India, Nigeria and China.