CIPFA

International Public Financial Management

Study for our suite of International Public Financial Management qualifications and get recognised as a member of the global body for public finance and become an expert in professionalising public financial management.

At CIPFA we update our qualifications regularly to reflect developments in managing better finances in the public sector. Our new 2016 CIPFA International Public Financial Management (IPFM) qualifications reflect the evolving environment and challenges faced in managing public finances effectively wherever you are in the world.

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  IPFM exam dates November 2016  (pdf, 79 KB)

  IPFM rubrics chart  (pdf, 109 KB)

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Syllabus

The new CIPFA IPFM syllabus will be examined from June 2016. It comprises of 4 levels and 12 exams, which includes one case study paper.

Certificate in International Public Financial Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting

Diploma in International Public Financial Management 

  • Public Sector Financial Reporting 
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Financial Management
  • Business and Change Management
Advanced Diploma in International Public Financial Management 
  • Governance, Public Policy and Ethics 
  • Public Finance 
  • Strategy and Policy Development
  • Company Financial Reporting
Strategic level
  • Strategic Public Finance
  • Strategic Case Study

Entry routes

Whether you are a graduate, a full or part qualified accountant, an Auditor or senior professional there is a route into the IPFM qualifications for you, depending on your qualifications and experience. 

Where to study
Study for the IPFM suite of qualifications through CIPFA Live Online. Get the training, support and knowledge you need to get through the CIPFA qualifications, in a virtual classroom wherever you may be in the world. You can easily access workbooks; question packs; and tuition progress tests.

Accredited training partners
Tuition courses and examinations for the IPFM qualification are currently offered in countries where we have partnerships with local tuition providers, professional accountancy organisations, governments or others with a desire to improve public financial management at a local or country level.

 

Successful competition of the IPFM qualifications leads to full Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) status, and provides recognition along the way.

To become a full member of CIPFA students must also complete the Practical Experience Portfolio to ensure the relevant experience in public sector finance has been completed.

Contact us

For more information about the IPFM qualification please contact the CIPFA Student team at students@cipfa.org

IPFM Sylabuses (zip 2Mb)