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CIPFA Governance and Risk Management

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    Understand the principles of good governance and ethical conduct to private and public sector organisations
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    Understand the features of effective organisational risk management systems
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    Understand the types of organisational configuration that can be used as part of effective governance arrangements
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    Understand the features of performance management systems in the effective governance of organisations

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.

Furthermore, 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