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CIPFA Public Sector Financial Reporting

Apply the external financial reporting framework for public sector organisations in the UK, including the requirements for preparation of consolidated financial statements
Understand the financial statements prepared by organisations in central government, local government, health and charity sectors in the UK
Prepare financial statements for single-entity public sector organisations in the UK which includes the requirements of examinable IFRSs and other sectoral regulations.

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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