Welcome to CIPFA Europe

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CIPFA Europe represents the professional interests of CIPFA members living and working in Europe. It has members in 15 countries.

CIPFA members working in Europe have the opportunity to keep up to date with professional developments and aid their continuing professional development by attending the group's annual seminar and other events. These provide the opportunity for a positive exchange of ideas and support links with CIPFA in London.

Of the members working in Europe, most work on a permanent or temporary basis for one of the European institutions in Brussels or Luxembourg. Others work in the private sector in various countries. 

And finally, a reminder for anyone who may need support. CIPFA’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is available to you and anyone in your personal or workplace networks. The hub brings together information and support on a wide range of topics. Access is free of charge, anonymous and there’s no need to register.

Contact us

If you would like to get involved please email us at E: europe@cipfa.org.

Who's who in your region

President

Leslie Milne

Email: regeur.President@cipfa.org

Members of CIPFA Europe's Executive Committee are listed online.

What's going on in your region

Statement on European Group status

The European Group is currently reviewing its mode of operation and giving consideration to the best way to achieve its main objectives, which are to deliver services to members and for members to support CIPFA in delivering its objectives.

During this period there will be reduced activity in terms of provision of major events for members, while a new structure is developed.

It is planned to take this important consultation work forward over the next two to three years with the CIPFA secretariat, the CIPFA regional forum and the relevant CIPFA Boards (International and Students & Members).

The Group hopes to continue work with colleagues in CIPFA during this time on the provision of services to members and in supporting the development and implementation of the Insitute's international objectives.

Planning to work in Europe?

Read our advice for CIPFA members on working in another EU member state, careers information for the EU and the latest news from the EU recruitment office.

Contributions from members willing to share their experience and insights with other members are always welcome. E: cipfaeurope@cipfa.org.

Meetings and minutes

CIPFA European Group Seminar and General Meeting

Draft minutes of the Group's latest meeting, held in November 2019, are now available.

Minutes of the 2018 meeting, at which elections were held for the Group's office holders, are also available.

The delayed 2015 European Group Annual Seminar and General Meeting took place on 10 March 2016 at the Federation of European Accountants in Brussels. Elections for group officers were held at the general meeting. Minutes of the meeting are available to download.

New President announced

Read the profile of Paul Sime, our new President and the first CIPFA European Group President to originate from a non-UK country.

Managing your membership

  • MyCIPFA
    update your contact details and access benefits
  • Membership fees
    current fees and how to pay
  • FAQs
    a list of popular questions to help guide you

Regional forum

A forum for CIPFA members and students in the regions to share ideas, documentation and discuss future plans.

The forum is restricted to CIPFA region members and uses the same login details as the CIPFA website. You will be asked to login if you are not already logged in to the website.

We have produced a guideline document on how to use the forum and some best practice hints and tips to help you get started.

Volunteering in your region

You could help your region to support members and students, in a variety of ways as a regional volunteer. We need the help of willing volunteers and have a broad range of opportunities for any member or student who is interested in getting involved.