Anglia Ruskin University

Course overview

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is an externally awarded qualification. CIPFA is the leading public services accountancy qualification, and is ideal for students who wish to strategically lead public services into the future. Upon qualification, you have chartered status and many choose to work in the private sector as well as the public sector. Registration with CIPFA is required, and more details are available at: www.cipfa.org

Additional course information

The CIPFA qualification is recognised as the leading accountancy qualification in the public services, and will prepare you to work in the public and private sectors. Our teaching is aimed at examination success, and our University has some of the highest pass rates for CIPFA in the country.

Our syllabus is wide-ranging and dynamic, and will equip you with a range of skills, including financial and management accounting, taxation and audit, leadership and management, strategic business management and an insight into public policy and finance.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by CIPFA and is by examination only.

Links with industry and professional recognition

CIPFA lecturers at our University are recognised leaders in their field with strong links to the institute, national examiner roles on behalf of CIPFA, and a leading interest in public service research.

Links with industry and professional recognition

CIPFA lecturers at our University are recognised leaders in their field with strong links to the institute, national examiner roles on behalf of CIPFA, and a leading interest into public service research.

Associated careers

Most senior finance managers in public services are members of CIPFA. Membership gives access to the higher-level management posts and chartered status. The CIPFA qualification is recognised throughout the world as the foremost public service finance qualification in the world, and our University is the only full-time tuition provider.

Entry requirements:

Minimum Requirements
You can study for CIPFA if you have a minimum of three GCSE's (grades A-C) and two A Levels (grade A-C), or the Scottish, Northern or Southern Irish equivalents. Subjects must include Mathematics and English at either level.
BTEC and SCOTVEC National Certificates are also accepted. The minimum vocational qualification is an NVQ/GNVQ at Level 3, or the Scottish equivalent. Mature entry: candidates can become a CIPFA student if aged 21 or over, with a minimum of three years' relevant work experience and the support of their employer.