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CIPFA Strategic Public Financial Management

Understand the specific sources of funds and finance available to national and subnational governments
Understand the practical tools and techniques that support strategic development and objective delivery for public sector organisations
Understand the issues surrounding financial planning and strategic development, including the role of financial management in public sector organisations

Overview

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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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