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CIPFA Business Planning and Financial Management

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

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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Delivery method
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Face to face

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Virtual

Course duration
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60 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • face to face icon

    Face to face

  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

Course duration
Duration icon

60 hours

Competency level
  • Working icon

    Working

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