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CIPFA Business Planning and Financial Management

Understand the role of financial management and the economic environment in which organisations operate
Apply the tools and techniques used to manage financial risk in relation to treasury management
Recognise the impact of technology on financial management including the characteristics, uses and risks of different technologies
Apply financial investment appraisal techniques used to evaluate capital projects and assess risk
Calculate external and internal prices taking account of relevant economic and organisational factors
Understand effective working capital management techniques.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

CIPFA's Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ) is the only accountancy qualification designed specifically for aspiring finance professionals working in the public services.

It's a clear pathway to the internationally recognised Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) designation, a status that immediately signals technical competency and public sector expertise.

Finally, it's a future-ready syllabus includes green finance, environmental reporting and performance measures, big data, data analytics and new technologies, alongside a focus on ethical accounting and audit principles, practices, and methodologies.

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