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"I wholeheartedly recommend the CIPFA Professional Qualification to finance professionals working in the public services. The reason the majority of Finance Directors in local government and the NHS are CIPFA members is because the qualification has given them the technical and non-technical skills and insights to reach the very top."
John Matheson, Director of Finance, NHS Scotland
“While fully covering the knowledge and professional standards required by all accountants, the CIPFA qualification is tailored to the needs of the public sector, including central government.”
Alastair Bridges, Finance Manager, Home Office
“The financial management tasks facing the public sector are complex, hugely varied and require innovative thinking. CIPFA’s qualification equips students with the professional skills to handle the challenges they face in the central government arena, whether working in an operational agency or a policy unit. And whatever your career path, CIPFA’s post-qualification support keeps you up to speed and up to the job.”
Stuart McKinnon-Evans, Head of Finance Professionalism, Department for Work and Pensions
“The CIPFA Professional Qualification not only covers all the aspects of the syllabus covered by other professional accountancy bodies, but it adds value by providing knowledge and insight into the management of public finances.”
Hiru Bhudia, Head of Group Financial Skills & Specialist Advice Team, Department for Transport
“The breadth of the CIPFA Professional Qualification, encompassing leadership and strategy, as well as traditional financial disciplines and skills, provides a broad base of knowledge essential to be a finance manager and leader in the future.”
Jon Thompson, Head of the Government Finance Profession and Director General Finance, Ministry of Defence
“CIPFA is the premier accountancy qualification for the public sector and acknowledged so on a national basis.”
Bob Jones, Technical Accountancy Manager, Cardiff Council
“CIPFA is a key part of our succession planning and ensures we have excellent financial managers whilst making the best use of our resources. The qualification is about much more than accountancy and is very much rooted in the real world, equipping members to deal with the challenges of managing in complex organisations.”
Jane Lovett, Accounting Manager-Fire, Hampshire County Council
“The CIPFA Professional Qualification trains people to enable them to make a strategic contribution to their organisation.”
Jeremy Randall, Head of Financial Services, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
“CIPFA offers a qualification that is tailored to the public sector, and as a result, we get accountants who are experts on the technical aspects but also have relevant practical skills.”
Patrick McGuckin, Senior Financial Manager, Leeds County Council